Post-Armageddon Marvel Universe Previewed in Cap, Spidey, & Black Panther/Namor
New York, NY— August 20, 2026 — AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON, the five-issue event series by writer Chip Zdarsky and artists Frank Alpizar and Delio Diaz, is now underway. In addition to igniting an all-new era of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in AVENGERS #1 by Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto this November, the event sets the stage for a radically transformed Marvel Universe, with fallout extending into titles like the recently announced MAXIMUM X-MEN and various ongoing titles and upcoming limited series.
There will be a pre-Armageddon and a post-Armageddon Marvel Universe as the Avengers’ epic battle with Red Hulk in Latveria changes the way Marvel’s heroes are viewed forever! Read on for a glimpse of what awaits following this explosive global conflict, including an all-new arc of CAPTAIN AMERICA and issues of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN and BLACK PANTHER/NAMOR: DOOMED.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #17
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by TON LIMA
ON THE RUN!
In the aftermath of Armageddon, Captain America goes on the run with Vic, the child clone of Doctor Doom. The U.N.-backed S.H.I.E.L.D. has demanded Vic be turned over, pitting Cap against Nick Fury. Meanwhile, one of Cap’s oldest enemies returns!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1003
Written by JOE KELLY
Art by PATRICK GLEASON
ARMAGEDDON’S BACKLASH!
Spider-Man races to stop a deadly assassin, while a staunch enemy turned ally of the wall-crawler returns to his old tricks! But tensions are high in the aftermath of Armageddon as Mayor Cage’s office and Spidey’s new favorite buds, Damage Control, try to keep a lid on an NYC ready to boil over.
BLACK PANTHER/NAMOR: DOOMED #3 (OF 5)
Written by ETHAN S. PARKER & GRIFFIN SHERIDAN
Art by STEFANO NESI
DOOM: ALLY OR ENEMY?
Egos and masterminds collide as the enemy triumvirate of Black Panther, Namor and Doom must unite! But what happens when a greater enemy still targets all three for the one thing they share? Will they be able to set their own priorities aside and conquer the Kingkiller — or is this the beginning of the end for the monarchs of the Marvel Universe?!
