Destro

Destro is the 2nd-in-Command of Cobra.

## Biography

### 1995 Raid

In June of 1995, McCullen had betrayed Cobra Commander before he was arrested by G.I. Joe. *Old Snake*

Later that year on July 4, McCullen ordered all of Cobra Leadership to flee Heroica Veracruz, Mexico, when G.I. Joe began a raid there. He was called a coward by General Mayhem, before he fled with Decimator and Munitia. He then rendezvoused with the Cobra Leaders in Dr. Venom's Old Compound in Baloria, and reassured his comrades that they would be safe from G.I. Joe. *A Cold Lie*

### Undercover Cobra

On December 1, 2008, James McCullen was contacted by Steel Cobra. James told Steel Cobra that to keep Cobra's existence a secret, they would have to cut him off. When Steel Cobra made it to Ghana, McCullen told Steel Cobra that Agent Vaughn was on the way. *Sgt. Slaughter and the Marauders*

### Return of Cobra

In November of 2022, when Cobra Commander arrived in the Belarus Base, McCullen was smacked for his betrayal. He then showed Cobra Commander the growth of Cobra, before taking him to Dr. Mindbender. When suggesting a brain sample for Dr. Mindbender's experiment, McCullen had suggested Ezekiel-Amadeus Oxton, and had to settle for Dr. Castler instead. *Old Snake*After Cobra Commander left Cobra, he ordered Firefly to contact the Dreadnoks, and was told that they're busy in Wakanda. When Drath returned to The Nest, McCullen was informed that Drath had been followed by G.I. Joe agents, and ordered Drath to hide. After Dusty and Cross Country had been captured by Cobra, McCullen interrogated him. He even ordered Storm Shadow to torture Cross Country if Dusty refused to reveal information. He revealed to the Joes that Cobra Commander had stepped down as leader. After the Joes were taken away to be executed, he tried to comfort Baroness, only to be warned by Ghost Bear. He then informed Zartan and the Dreadnoks of the new Cobra Emperor. When G.I. Joe raided The Nest, McCullen grabbed a machine gun and began firing on Joes. He was eventually defeated when Blowtorch scorched his face, and McCullen fled with a disfigured face. McCullen then made his way to a Cobra Submarine and boarded with Baroness and Dr. Mindbender.

His face was then turned metal by Dr. Mindbender's nanomites. McCullen asked what Mindbender did to his face, before being dubbed Destro. Destro suggested to find Old Snake and ask him for suggestions of avenging Cobra. After Firefly boarded The Sub, he informed Firefly that Mindbender's Hypno-Ray was in North Korea. After Firefly left to North Korea, Destro mentioned that he was hungry, and was informed that he won't be able to eat the same way again, which caused Destro to yell in frustration. *Serpentor* *The American Archer*

He and Baroness tracked down Old Snake to Russia, and was shot by the latter when he hugged Baroness. He was led to Brekhov's Compound, and was surprised when Old Snake knew of Cobra's defeat and informed Old Snake how Cobra had been defeated. He was informed of Old Snake's plans to rebuild the Soviet Union. He was contacted by Firefly and ordered him to hit their target. After Firefly completed his mission, Destro ordered him to rendezvous with them in Russia. When Serpentor arrived in Brekhov's compound, he informed the later of their completed plan. He was told by Dr. Mindbender that he captured Lady Kaye, and Destro ordered him to bring her, only to be told by Old Snake to leave her. *Retaliation*He then left Brekhov's compound with Baroness and Serpentor.

In the Cobra Submarine, Destro infomed Baroness that they were heading to France. When Firefly found them, Destro ordered him to take the Hypno-Ray directly to Old Snake, before telling Baroness that Cobra shall regroup in France.

In Marseille, France, Destro and Serpentor spoke to Tomax and Xamot about Cobra's defeat and how to rebuild Cobra, before deciding to build a base on Amsterdam Island.

On Amsterdam Island, Destro had informed Serpentor that Dr. Mindbender failed to kill Lady Kaye. *Renegades Part 1*Some time later, Destro was ordered by Serpentor to have the New Cobra War Ships remove their tracking devices. *Renegades Part 2*

A couple of Months later on January 19, 2023, Destro led a team of Cobra Strikers in attempting on freeing several Cobra Agents. He contacted Blipwire and ordered him to delete all of Victor Drath's files. Upon leading them into freeing the captured Cobra agents, he failed when Zeke led the Joes in defending the Prisoners. *The American Archer*

Several months later on June 20, 2023, Destro found Serpentor's throne empty and tried to sit on it, only to be electrocuted. He then spoke to Serpentor about eliminating G.I. Joe, and was joined by Baroness. After the Baroness embarrassed herself, Destro joined her on checking the production on Project: Olympus. Destro was told by Victor Drath on the production, and told him that Serpentor would be pleased. Hours later, Destro was ordered by Baroness to send a large squadron of Cobra Strikers to Washington, D.C.

A Day Later on June 21, when Serpentor noticed that General Hawk was missing in Washington, D.C., Destro was ordered by him to hunt the Rogue General down. *Broken*

### Domination Over America

On June 24, Destro approached Serpentor with Dr. Burkhart, Datatrax, and Heavy Duty as his prisoners. *G.I. Steve*

On July 2, Destro informed Serpentor that the B.A.T.s failed to capture all the Joes in Montana and that Lady Kaye was arrested. He was ordered to 'take care' of Lady Kaye.

A Day Later on July 3, Destro informed Serpentor that Zartan had arrested several Joes in Calgary, Canada. *Operation: Fire Age*He returned to inform Serpentor that Zartan was dropping off prisoners in Fargo to search for a missing prisoner near Bismarck. He was then ordered to bring Lady Kaye to Washington, D.C., dead or alive. *A Cold Lie*

On July 21, Destro informed Storm Shadow that they have orders to execute the Joes in the Morning. The next morning moments after midnight, Destro is informed that the Cobra Hangar near Arlington had been attacked by G.I. Joe and ordered for a squad of B.A.T.s to investigate. He then informed Zartan that the Washington Prison Complex was under attack by G.I. Joe. ABout an hour later, he was ordered by Serpentor to rally all Cobra forces to Washington to stand an attack from G.I. Joe, and to have Dr. Mindbender move all of his equipment to Cobra Island. *Fangs in the Dark Part 1*

The Next Day on July 22, Destro was ordered by Serpentor to fortify the Capitol Building alongside the Crimson Twins, Tomax & Xamot. After the Battle began, Destro informed Serpentor that only a small First Wave of Joes were attacking. An hour later, Destro informed Serpentor that Star Bird is attacking The Iron Hammer, only to be told by Serpentor that Cobra was going to lose the Battle, before being ordered to retreat. He was ordered to start retracting Cobra's forces, before asking where the American President was. After the Cobra submarine arrived, Destro began to make his way to it, and was chased away by a group of Joes, led by Sgt. Duke. He then fled Washington aboard the Cobra Sub. *Fangs in the Dark Part 2*

### The Oktober Guard Movement

On July 24, Destro was ordered by Serpentor to move Cobra's equipment to Cobra Base 1. *Fangs in the Dark Part 3*

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## Relationships

* Cobra -Allies
	+ Anastasia de Cobrai/ The Baroness -Love Interest
* G.I. Joe -Enemies
	+ Allison Faireborn/ Lady Jaye -Cousin

## Appearances

1. Old Snake
2. Serpentor
3. Retaliation
4. Renegades Part 1
5. Renegades Part 2
6. The American Archer
7. Sgt. Slaughter and the Marauders
8. Broken
9. G.I. Steve
10. Operation: Fire Age
11. A Cold Lie
12. Fangs in the Dark Part 1
13. Fangs in the Dark Part 2
14. Fangs in the Dark Part 3