The Marvel Universe is barreling toward a monumental shift, and the Marvel’s Armageddon event is the catalyst that promises to redefine the Avengers in ways not seen since the iconic Avengers: Disassembled. Orchestrated by superstar writer Chip Zdarsky, the groundwork for this summer blockbuster is being meticulously laid within the pages of his Captain America (2025) run and the upcoming Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon (2026) prelude series. As May approaches, the tension between legacy and power reaches a breaking point, setting the stage for a June debut that will likely leave the superhero landscape unrecognizable.
What is the Marvel Armageddon Event?
This upcoming event serves as the culmination of several high-stakes storylines, most notably the power vacuum left in the wake of Victor Von Doom. Following the fall of the dictator at the end of One World Under Doom (2025), Latveria is on the brink of civil war. This instability isn’t just a local problem for the Latverian people; it has become a global race to secure the remnants of Doom’s advanced technology and mystical artifacts. Zdarsky is positioning this crisis as the “spark that starts the fire of ARMAGEDDON,” suggesting that the conflict over Doom’s legacy will force heroes into impossible moral dilemmas.
How Does Captain America #11 Lead into Armageddon?
In Captain America #11, illustrated by the talented Valerio Schiti, Steve Rogers finds himself in the middle of a geopolitical nightmare. While trying to prevent a global conflict over Doom’s kingdom, Steve discovers a “startling secret about Doom’s legacy” that forces him to act as a protector of the very weapon everyone else wants to seize. Zdarsky’s work on Steve Rogers has been exceptional, arguably presenting the character at his absolute best, but this path puts him on a “dangerous collision course with Red Hulk’s ALL-NEW, ALL-HULK strike team!” The inclusion of Red Hulk and a revamped S.H.I.E.L.D. suggests that the U.S. government is no longer interested in Steve’s diplomatic approach, leading to a confrontation where, as Marvel warns, “there are some wars not even Captain America can win.”
What is the Primewarrior Program in Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon?
While Cap fights in Latveria, Wolverine is dealing with a different kind of ghost from the past. Alongside David Colton, the new Captain America introduced earlier in Zdarsky’s run, Logan is hunting down a super-soldier program known as Primewarrior. This program appears to be an evolution of the Weapon X project, pulling in “some of the past’s greatest successes, from Wolverine to Nuke.”
The presence of David Colton adds a fascinating layer of unpredictability to the story. While he is a welcome addition to the mythos, he currently seems to be “going down a dark road.” As the final pieces of the puzzle click into place, readers are left wondering if Colton will emerge as a steadfast ally for Steve Rogers or a formidable new enemy. The stakes escalate further when they discover a “mysterious ‘origin box’ device originating from another universe.” According to the teaser, the activation of this device will “unleash a power that will change the face of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,” effectively serving as the final prelude for the Armageddon epic.
