Iron Man’s Asgardian “Iron Destroyer” armor has been given a striking makeover thanks to the incredible fan art created by the online artist Kobe Abdo. During the fearsome invasion of Earth by Odin Borson’s fear-inducing brother, Cul Borson, also known as the Serpent, Tony Stark crafted an innovative set of armor from the mystical Nidavellirian metal, uru. This armor was endowed with the same enchanting characteristics as other uru-forged artifacts, like Mjölnir.
Kobe Abdo, known on Instagram as @bosslogic, initially shared this fan art redesign, which poses a fascinating what-if scenario for extended comic book media. It is often mistaken for official concept art due to its high quality. Abdo’s portrayal of the Iron Destroyer armor showcases Iron Man’s extraordinary creative and inventive prowess, fueling fans’ imaginations about the armor’s true potential had Tony Stark not abandoned it prematurely.
As Thor grapples with the sinister influence of an Elder God in the current comic series, there may soon be a need for Stark to reconstruct his enchanted armor.
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Fan Art By @bosslogic
In Kobe Abdo’s artistic vision, his rendition of the mystical armor vividly displays the original armor’s lethal energy beam, alongside mystical mandalas akin to those employed by Doctor Strange in the MCU.
Modeled after the Asgardian sentinel weapon known as the “Destroyer,” the Iron Destroyer armor was infused with Odin’s divine will, rendering it nearly indestructible. Despite the significant anticipation surrounding its creation, the armor was never actually deployed in battle. If the armor possesses the same array of powers as the Destroyer, including a versatile energy beam capable of slicing through uru or annihilating entire planets, the Iron Destroyer armor would fully harness Asgardian magic, particularly the Power of the All-Father.
Envisioned in Kobe Abdo’s art, this version of the mystical armor prominently features the original armor’s deadly energy beam and magical mandalas reminiscent of Doctor Strange’s in the MCU. However, as was the case for Tony Stark during the Fear Itself event, the Iron Destroyer could only be wielded temporarily. Powered by the life force of others, the original Destroyer typically overpowers the will of its power sources, suggesting that the Iron Man armor might have a similar limitation.
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Thanks to Kobe Abdo’s brilliant fan art illustrating a reimagined Iron Destroyer armor, Marvel might draw some inspiration to resurrect this nearly invincible suit.
While the MCU is unlikely to feature Tony Stark’s Iron Man again or delve deeply into Asgardian narratives, the comics present a different landscape. In Al Ewing’s ongoing Immortal Thor series, Thor and Hercules are bracing for a cataclysmic event led by the Elder Gods, Gaea and Utgard-Loki. Following the resurrection of Thor’s nephew, Zeus, with powers from another Elder God sibling, Utgard-Thor, his mind and soul have been corrupted by the same malevolent force the other Elder Gods intend to unleash.
Now would be an opportune moment to reintroduce the Iron Destroyer armor in the comics. If the Marvel Universe manages to withstand the current apocalyptic Venom War, it may soon face another divine threat. Thanks to Kobe Abdo’s captivating fan art, Marvel might find the inspiration needed to bring back this formidable suit, granting Iron Man and the Avengers an advantage when the Elder Gods’ fury finally descends upon Earth.
Source: Kobe Abdo (@bosslogic) on Instagram
Iron Man
Anthony "Tony" Edward Stark, AKA Iron Man, is a Marvel Comics superhero who has enjoyed several years of the spotlight and has become a mainstay in several Marvel media franchises. After suffering a critical injury, Tony creates a specialized armored suit powered by an arc reactor, which keeps him alive. Egotistical but good-hearted, Tony utilizes his super intellect and inventions to fight to protect humanity from various threats, eventually becoming a founding member of the Avengers. In 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was kicked off with the film Iron Man, which starred Robert Downey Jr. as the superhero.