By Chad Burdette

on September 22, 2026

AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #4, the penultimate issue of the five-issue event series by Chip Zdarsky, Delio Diaz and Frank Alpizar ushered in the next era of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, delivered a game-changing revelation: the source of the Origin Box that gave David Colton his mysterious—and unparalleled—powers was none other than MIRACLEMAN.

A pioneer of modern super hero storytelling, MIRACLEMAN remains one of the medium’s most revolutionary characters. Now, the character returns in the Marvel Universe as his awesome power finds a new champion in David Colton, the 21st-century Captain America introduced in the opening arc of Chip Zdarsky’s acclaimed Captain America run.

David Colton, the former Captain America introduced in Chip Zdarsky’s acclaimed Captain America run, inherited Miracleman’s legacy and extraordinary power amidst the team’s epic showdown with Red Hulk in Avengers: Armageddon #4.

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Build Up To Avengers: Armageddon:

When the dust settles from this cataclysmic battle, a new era for Marvel’s heroes begins and Miracleman will be at the center of it as the final member of a bold new Avengers lineup debuting in AVENGERS #1 by Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto, on sale November 4.

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Colton’s transformation couldn’t come at a more pivotal moment. AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON is reenergizing the Marvel Universe—and comic shops with sold-out printings—as the Avengers face a battle that will forever change how the world sees them as protectors. Now, David Colton assumes the mantle of MIRACLEMAN, who once deconstructed the very idea of what it means to be a super hero, to help usher in this new age.

But as Colton embraces his new power and brings it to the forefront of the fight, will there be an Earth left standing to avenge?

Avengers Editor Wil Moss shared:

“Dave Colton is a fascinating, complicated character, now much more so as he takes on the mantle of Miracleman. Chip has BIG plans for him that will affect not just the Avengers, but the entire Marvel Universe. This is the beginning of something really special.”

Check out Michael Cho’s newly revealed SPOILER VARIANT COVER and pick up AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #4 at your local comic shop today.

Michael Cho Spoiler Variant Cover:

Plus, get a first look at the final cover for AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #5, now featuring David Colton as Miracleman, alongside a previously classified variant cover by John Romita Jr. Stay tuned later this week to learn more about MIRACLEMAN’s future in the Marvel Universe

On Sale October 21, 2026

AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #5 (OF 5) – 75960621563800511

John Romita Jr. Variant Cover:

Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by DELIO DIAZ, FRANK ALPIZAR & ARIO ANINDITO
Cover by DIKE RUAN
Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. – 75960621563800541

Fans can also check out the final main cover for AVENGERS #1, now featuring Miracleman alongside the team, plus a slew of previously classified variant covers spotlighting the iconic character.

The newly revealed covers include TRUE BELIEVERS BLIND BAG EXCLUSIVE COVERS, including a brand-new piece by definitive Miracleman artist Alan Davis. Also unveiled are stunning covers by Artgerm, Skottie Young, Jim Cheung, and Julian Totino Tedesco, as well as the complete Kaare Andrews Wraparound Cover, now featuring Miracleman.

Also revealed is Mark Spears’ DISPLAY BOX EXCLUSIVE VARIANT COVER, available only in AVENGERS #1 TRUE BELIEVERS DISPLAY BOXES. Each TRUE BELIEVERS DISPLAY BOX contains 20 copies of the issue, including one copy of the Spears variant cover in a special polybag and 19 TRUE BELIEVERS BLIND BAGS.

AVENGERS #1 TRUE BELIEVERS BLIND BAGS will only contain exclusive variant covers not available for regular ordering. The main cover and regular open-to-order variant covers cannot be found in True Believers Blind Bags. See below for a list of the exclusive blind bag variant covers. In addition to those listed, fans can once again look forward to super rare exclusive covers by surprise contributors, including hand-drawn, one-of-a-kind sketch covers.

EACH BLIND BAG CONTAINS ONE OF THESE AVENGERS #1 VARIANT COVERS:

COLOR BLOCK BLUE WRAPAROUND VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA
COLOR BLOCK WHITE WRAPAROUND VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA
FOIL VARIANT COVER BY CLAYTON CRAIN
VARIANT COVER BY ADI GRANOV
VARIANT COVER BY ALEX MALEEV
VARIANT COVER BY ALAN DAVIS
VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO
VARIANT COVER BY SIMONE BIANCHI
VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ARTGERM
MARVEL STUDIOS AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY VARIANT COVER
BLANK VARIANT COVER
OR ONE OF SEVERAL RARE, HAND-DRAWN SKETCH COVERS BY SURPRISE CONTRIBUTORS!

Chip Zdarsky Variant Cover – 75960621380100118

Peach Momoko Blindbag Exclusive Variant Cover

Simone Bianchi Blind Bag Exclusive Variant Cover

Clayton Crain Foil Blind Bag Exclusive Variant Cover

Kaare Andrews Wraparound Variant Cover

Ryan Stegman Variant Cover

Jim Cheung Variant Cover

Julian Totino Tedesco Variant Cover

Skottie Young Variant Cover

Stanley Artgerm LauVariant Cover – 75960621380100191

Variant Cover by ROSE BESCH – 75960621380100119
Color Block Red Wraparound Variant Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621380100121
Variant Cover by MR GARCIN – 75960621380100151
Blank Variant Cover – 75960621380100181
True Believers Blind Bag – 75960621380100141

AVENGERS #1

In the aftermath of Armageddon, the world has turned its back on Earth’s Mightiest Heroes—but it may need them now more than ever as the devil has come to collect his due! When a demonic invasion erupts on Earth, CAPTAIN MARVEL, SPIDER-MAN, DAREDEVIL, WOLVERINE, LUKE CAGE and MIRACLEMAN assemble to save a world that no longer trusts them.

But the unpredictable David Colton may not be able to be trusted with his godlike new abilities. And when gods cry war…the world may pay the price.

Written by CHIP ZDARSKY

Art and Cover by MARCO CHECCHETTO

Variant Cover by CHIP ZDARSKY – 75960621380100118
Wraparound Variant Cover by KAARE ANDREWS – 75960621380100161
Variant Cover by RYAN STEGMAN – 75960621380100117
Variant Cover by JIM CHEUNG – 75960621380100116
Variant Cover by JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO – 75960621380100171
Variant Cover by MR GARCIN – 75960621380100151
Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG – 75960621380100131
Variant Cover by ARTGERM – 75960621380100191
Variant Cover by ROSE BESCH – 75960621380100119
Color Block Red Wraparound Variant Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621380100121
Blank Variant Cover – 75960621380100181
True Believers Blind Bag – 75960621380100141

Preorder AVENGERS #1 at your local comic shop today and see the outcome of David Colton’s transformation in AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #5, on sale October 21, 2026, from Marvel Comics

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