Avengers: Armageddon #4, the penultimate issue of the five-issue event series by Chip Zdarsky, Delio Diaz and Frank Alpizar, is now on sale. The comic is set to usher in the next era of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, and today's issue 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 superhero 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 set to reenergize the Marvel Universe, 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 superhero, 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 said today. "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."
Miracleman is a complicated character, and you can learn more about his history here.
Below, you can check out Michael Cho's newly revealed "Spoiler' variant cover, along with 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.
A KEY MOMENT IN MARVEL HISTORY AS A NEW CHARACTER TAKES THE STAGE... The Marvel Universe changes forever right here and right now! The Avengers are torn apart as a shocking character makes their debut, setting the stage for November's AVENGERS #1!
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #4
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by DELIO DIAZ, FRANK ALPIZAR
Cover by DIKE RUAN
On Sale 9/16
DARKNESS BEFORE THE DAWN: THE FALL OF THE AVENGERS... The point of no return! After the cataclysmic events of AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #4, the world is torn asunder. Humanity turns against super heroes. And for David Colton, what is the price of all that great power? See where the pieces fall in preparation for Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto's AVENGERS #1!
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #5
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by DELIO DIAZ, FRANK ALPIZAR
Cover by DIKE RUAN
On Sale 10/21