Avengers: Armageddon - Earth's Mightiest Heroes Face Off Against Red Hulk
Marvel Comics is gearing up for its next major event, with the Avengers set to face off against Red Hulk. The upcoming five-issue event series, Avengers: Armageddon, is scheduled to launch in June. This event follows the aftermath of previous events like One World Under Doom and Captain America and Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon, promising a new chapter for the Avengers and the Marvel Universe as a whole.
The storyline of Avengers: Armageddon kicks off in Latveria, where Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, also known as Red Hulk, seizes control of Doom’s homeland, sparking a global conflict. As the Avengers rally against him, the escalating tensions will lead to a significant shift in the team dynamics, reminiscent of the impact felt during Avengers: Disassembled. This pivotal moment will set the stage for a fresh era of the Avengers, set to unfold later this year.
Chip Zdarsky will be the writer for Avengers: Armageddon, with artwork by Frank Alpizar and Delio Diaz. The first issue of the series is slated for release on June 3, 2026. The solicitation for Avengers: Armageddon #1 teases a massive showdown as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, along with other iconic characters like the Fantastic Four and Wolverine, unite to confront the destructive force of Red Hulk. The outcome of this cataclysmic event will reshape the Marvel Universe, marking a distinct before-and-after era.
Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe may recognize Red Hulk from the recent Captain America 4 film, where the character was portrayed by Harrison Ford. The live-action debut of Red Hulk in the MCU has set the stage for the character's comic book counterpart to take center stage in Avengers: Armageddon. Stay tuned for the thrilling saga that promises to redefine the Avengers and their place in the Marvel Universe.