A Timeless Super Hero Makes His Miraculous Marvel Universe Debut In Avengers: Armageddon #4

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by Jay Cochran
September 16, 2026

On stands now, AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #4, the penultimate issue of the five-issue event series by Chip Zdarsky, Delio Diaz and Frank Alpizar that ushers 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.

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?

�Dave Colton is a fascinating, complicated character, now much more so as he takes on the mantle of Miracleman,� Avengers Editor Wil Moss shared. �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. 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.

AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #4 (OF 5)
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by DELIO DIAZ & FRANK ALPIZAR
Cover by DIKE RUAN
Spoiler Variant Cover by MICHAEL CHO
On Sale Now!

AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #5 (OF 5) � 75960621563800511
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by DELIO DIAZ, FRANK ALPIZAR & ARIO ANINDITO
Cover by DIKE RUAN
Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. � 75960621563800541
On Sale 10/21

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since83 - 2026-01-17 @ 7:43 pm

I'm not reading this, but Torment is gonna be super easy for the Legends team to pull off.

leokearon - 2026-01-16 @ 8:32 am

Wow, didn't think Spider-Carnage would be getting a 30th anniversary celebration

Hogun - 2026-01-16 @ 1:41 am

So, Peter will be the evil male counterpart to Mary-Jane's Venom? Is this what they have planned for TASM #1000, or will this be a short-lived concept in time for #1000?

Atlantis - 2025-07-01 @ 11:57 pm

Unfortunate news-Jim Shooter, former editor-in-chief of Marvel comics in the 1980s, Jim Shooter, as Marvel's Editor-in-Chief in 1982, purchased the idea for a black Spider-Man suit from fan Randy Schueller for $220, died today at age 73, after a long fight with esophageal cancer. Read it in Forbes magazine. Sad.

SUPREME007 - 2025-06-24 @ 10:37 pm

Man love berjemo batman so much, his art is so captivating. Wish he was on a run again.

Atlantis - 2025-01-15 @ 4:46 pm

OH! That Gil Kane cover! Takes me back. Glorious days, those.

JayC - 2025-01-15 @ 2:17 pm

Writer Joe Kelly and artists Pepe Larraz and John Romita Jr. begin a new era of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN this April. To celebrate the years most anticipated launch, the debut issue will be have variant covers by todays top talent, including Eisner-nominated artist Simone Di Meo. Depicting Spidey gracefully swinging across the skyline, the cover is a stunning example of Di Meos vibrant and kinetic style. His first Marvel work in nearly five years, the cover marks Di Meos exciting return to the House of Ideas following previous work on series like Champions and Immortal Hulk."This is my first AMAZING SPIDER-MAN cover! Di Meo shared. That's already a great honor, but to be able to do it for a new launch by three legendary creators who I'm also a BIG fan of is even better! I'm sure that Joe, Pepe and John will do an incredible job on the series. I've been following all their work for many years, and they know how to weave the right webs--I can't wait to read it!"In addition to gracing some of Marvels hottest series with stunning variant covers in the coming months, Di Meo is working on interiors for a yet-to-be-announced Marvel Comics series launching later this year. On his future at Marvel, Di Meo said I'm really excited to be back working at Marvel. Being able to work with some of the most iconic characters in the world fills me with pride and emotion! The project we are building together is truly a dream. It will be a little longer before Im able to talk about it, but it is something that I hope the fans will appreciate. The team and I are doing our best to create something unique. It is a new artistic challenge for me, but I love to challenge myself!"Check out Di Meos new cover along with more AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 variant covers by Ryan Stegman and Lee Bermejo, plus a Hidden Gem cover by industry legend Gil Kane. Preorder AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 at your local comic shop and stay tuned for more news about the series and Di Meos upcoming new project!AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 75960621001500111Written by JOE KELLYArt by PEPE LARRAZ & JOHN ROMITA JR.Wraparound Cover by PEPE LARRAZVariant Cover by RYAN STEGMAN 75960621001500161Variant Cover by SIMONE DI MEO 75960621001500131Variant Cover by LEE BERMEJO 75960621001500171Virgin Variant Cover by LEE BERMEJO 75960621001500122Hidden Gem Variant Cover by GIL KANE 75960621001500118On Sale 4/9

RobertD - 2024-12-31 @ 5:49 pm

On 12/21/2024 at 2:17 AM, leokearon said:
He also wrote him during Brand New Day and gave us that toxic Michelle Gonzales, so I don't have high hopes

I mean, sure he wrote him during Brand New Day but it also happens to be the only decent arc out of the BND era so...

Gonzales was Guggenheim's creation, though. Kelly has only written like, 2 issues with her in it.

My main takeaway from this article is that I really want the Legends team to make a Queen Goblin figure.

SpiderS - 2024-12-22 @ 12:33 am

I actually expected they would give Spider-Man back to JMS, his run is still among the most popular Spidey runs ever, maybe they will do it later or maybe JMS doesn't wanna touch it ever again considering how badly it ended last time.

leokearon - 2024-12-21 @ 8:17 am

On 12/20/2024 at 11:25 PM, tarot said:
Kelly was the man who gave us the excellent Deadpool and Spider-man comic so I know he can do Spider-man properly.

He also wrote him during Brand New Day and gave us that toxic Michelle Gonzales, so I don't have high hopes

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