Chad Burdette
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON, a new event series by acclaimed writer Chip Zdarsky and rising star artists Delio Diaz and Frank Alpizar, is set to transform Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in a way not seen since Avengers: Disassembled.
Spinning out Zdarsky’s current run of Captain America as well as One World Under Doom, Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon and more, the long-awaited saga sees some of Marvel’s greatest icons assemble against Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, A.K.A the Red Hulk, whose takeover of Latveria puts the entire world in jeopardy.
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When the dust settles on the cataclysmic showdown, a new era of Avengers begins, complete with a bold new lineup that includes an all-new hero with unrivaled power. Today, fans can see all the covers for the debut issue and a special sneak peek.
On what to expect in AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON’s aftermath, Zdarsky told Marvel.com, “It’s going to be pretty fractured, but when things are looking dark, someone will always step up. But what they’ll face will be wildly unexpected. Man, oh man, I’m pretty excited for people to see where we’re going
The new preview brings together heroes from all across the Marvel Universe including the Fantastic Four, Wolverine, Bucky Barnes, Namor and the recently introduced Captain America, David Colton. The preview also reveals the terrifying new Hulk squad, one of the many way Ross aims to keep Latveria in his tight grip…
In addition to Dike Ruan’s main cover, AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #1 will feature variant covers by Jerome Opeña, Skottie Young, Chip Zdarsky, Kaare Andrews and Jenny Frison. The issue will also have a variant cover featuring artwork from Alex Ross’ Marvel Dimensions and a top secret Spoiler Variant Cover by Marco Checchetto offering a glimpse at the seismic shocks in store for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
Plus, each first printing of AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #1 will come with an exclusive Magic: The Gathering promo card featuring art by Ryan Stegman. This special “Warstorm Surge” card will also be presented a variant cover.
Jerome Opeña Variant Cover:
Skottie Young Variant Cover:
Chip Zdarsky Variant Cover:
Marco Checchetto Spoiler Variant Cover:
Kaare Andrews Foil Variant Cover:
Jenny Frison Variant Cover / Virgin Variant Cover:
Ryan Stegman Magic The Gathering Variant Cover:
Alex Ross’ Marvel Dimensions Variant Cover:
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #1 – 75960621563800111
- Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
- Art by DELIO DIAZ & FRANK ALPIZAR
- Cover by DIKE RUAN
- Foil Variant Cover by KAARE ANDREWS – 75960621563800121
- Variant Cover by JEROME OPEÑA – 75960621563800117
- Variant Cover by JENNY FRISON – 75960621563800181
- Virgin Variant Cover by JENNY FRISON – 75960621563800118
- Promo Variant Cover by CHIP ZDARSKY – 75960621563800151
- Spoiler Variant Cover by MARCO CHECCHETTO – 75960621563800161
- Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG – 75960621563800171
- Marvel Dimensions Variant Cover by ALEX ROSS – 75960621563800131
- Magic: The Gathering Variant Cover by RYAN STEGMAN – 75960621563800141
Preorder AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #1 at your local comic shop. Don’t miss a special prelude for the saga in ARMAGEDDON/X-MEN #1 CGD 2026, available at your participating local comic shop on May 2, Comics Giveaway Day.
