Destroyer (real name Roger Aubrey) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe. He first appeared in Invaders vol. 1 #14 (1977). He is the lover of previous "Destroyer", Brian Falsworth. This article is about the comic book company. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... The V-Battalion is fictional organization. ... This article is about the comic book company. ... This article is about Marvel Comics superhero. ...

Roger Aubrey was initially known as Dyna-Mite, a member of the Crusaders. He was only 12 centimeters high, but with a full size man's strength. After regaining his normal height, he took over Brian Falsworth's first costumed identity. The Crusaders is the name used by two teams of superheroes, one group appearing in DC Comics and the other in Marvel Comics, at around the same time as part of an informal crossover. ...

Fictional character biography

Aubrey, a close friend of the hero Lord Falsworth, one of the Union Jacks, supported peace between Germany and Britain. Around 1938, the pair went on a German tour. War began and the two quickly discovered the evils of the Nazis. Both were thrown in prison. Falsworth's connections helped him but he could not help Aubrey, who was taken away.

German scientists experimented upon Aubrey, while Falsworth became the 'Destroyer', fighting a guerrilla war against Germany. Aubrey is shrunk to just a foot in height but manages to keep the strength of a full size man. He was brainwashed and sent to fight the Allies. He was eventually captured and reprogrammed. He joins the superhero team, the Crusaders, as Dyna-Mite.

After some time, Aubrey regains his full height and is reuinited with Falsworth. They began a romantic relationship. Aubrey takes on the persona of the Destroyer, evolving it to the Mighty Destroyer. Falsworth adopts the Union Jack identity.

The two continue to battle the Axis powers. After the war, they form the V-Battalion, which hunts down war criminals. In 1953, Aubrey loses Falsworth in a car accident. He carries on as leader of the Battalion's Penance Council. The V-Battalion is fictional organization. ...

At some point, Aubrey has a time travel adventure to the Stone Age, which he finds unpleasent. Stone Age fishing hook. ...