Marvel’s Avengers #1 With a Shocking New Team and a Whole Lot of Trouble!

And this time, they’re not messing around.

Last week on November 4, 2026, Marvel Comics launched an entirely new era of The Avengers, bringing together a team that looks nothing like the classic lineup we’ve come to know over the years.

No Iron Man. No Thor. No Steve Rogers leading the charge.

Instead, we’ve got Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain Marvel, Daredevil, Luke Cage, and one addition that might surprise even longtime comic book readers.

Miracleman!

Yes, you read that correctly.

And with writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Marco Checchetto taking over Marvel’s flagship superhero title, this could be one of the more interesting Avengers shake-ups we’ve seen in quite some time.

A New Team for a World That’s Had Enough of Superheroes

The new series picks up following the events of Avengers: Armageddon, a five-issue storyline that dramatically altered the Marvel Universe.

And apparently, the world isn’t particularly interested in welcoming its superheroes back with open arms.

The fallout has left Earth’s Mightiest Heroes facing a world that no longer trusts them. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean the threats have disappeared.

Quite the opposite!

Marvel’s published synopsis introduces a demonic invasion that forces this unusual group of heroes to come together, whether they’re prepared for it or not.

And that’s what makes the premise interesting.

The Avengers have traditionally been the team you call when the situation becomes too dangerous for any single hero to handle.

But what happens when the people you’re trying to save don’t particularly want your help?

That’s a pretty compelling starting point for a new series!

Spider-Man, Wolverine, Daredevil, and… Miracleman?

Let’s talk about this lineup for a moment.

Spider-Man and Wolverine have both served with the Avengers before, and Luke Cage has plenty of experience leading superhero teams.

Captain Marvel brings enormous power and leadership experience, while Daredevil adds a completely different perspective to the group.

But Miracleman?

Now that’s where things get really interesting!

The character has one of the more unusual histories in comic book publishing, with roots stretching back to the British superhero Marvelman and later stories that helped redefine mature superhero storytelling.

And the version joining this Avengers team isn’t simply a familiar character returning from the past.

It’s David Colton, a character introduced during Zdarsky’s Captain America run who inherited the Miracleman legacy during Avengers: Armageddon.

That development was revealed in September, following the fourth issue of the event series.

Now Colton is stepping into the Avengers with extraordinary abilities and some very serious questions surrounding whether he can be trusted with them.

Think about that.

You’ve got a group of experienced superheroes trying to protect a world that already distrusts them, and one of their most powerful teammates might be their biggest wild card.

Sounds like a recipe for disaster.

And possibly a pretty fantastic comic book!

The Creative Team Behind Daredevil Is Back Together

One of the biggest reasons to pay attention to this relaunch is the reunion of Zdarsky and Checchetto.

The two previously worked together on an acclaimed run of Daredevil, delivering a darker, character-driven story that explored Matt Murdock’s personal struggles and the consequences of his decisions.

They also bring considerable Marvel experience to this new assignment, including Checchetto’s artwork on Ultimate Spider-Man.

And now they’re taking that creative partnership to a much bigger stage.

In Marvel’s official announcement, Zdarsky explained that he wants The Avengers to be a title where major events happen and readers are continually surprised.

Checchetto expressed similar excitement about returning to work with Zdarsky and exploring how this unusual group of characters interacts.

That’s an important detail.

Because an Avengers comic isn’t necessarily great just because it has a bunch of powerful superheroes throwing punches.

Some of the best Avengers stories come from the personalities, disagreements, and relationships between the characters.

And putting Daredevil, Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Miracleman together should create some pretty interesting conversations.

Assuming they survive long enough to have them!

Comic Book Collectors Have Something Extra to Look For

Marvel is also giving collectors another reason to pay attention to this debut.

Avengers #1 is part of the publisher’s True Believers Blind Bag program, featuring exclusive variant covers that aren’t available through ordinary individual cover orders.

The announced selection includes artwork from major comic book artists such as Alan Davis, Peach Momoko, Alex Maleev, Adi Granov, and Simone Bianchi.

There’s even a connection to the upcoming Marvel Studios film Avengers: Doomsday through a special variant cover.

And for collectors who enjoy the thrill of finding something unusual, Marvel has also announced rare hand-drawn sketch covers among the blind-bag possibilities.

Of course, there’s a difference between enjoying a surprise variant and chasing every cover on the market.

Personally, I think the artwork and the story should always come first.

But I certainly understand why some collectors will be checking out those blind bags when they visit their local comic shop.

Do You Need to Read Avengers: Armageddon First?

Here’s the good news.

You don’t necessarily have to go back and read decades of Avengers history to understand why this new series matters.

But if you want to know how the team reached this point, Avengers: Armageddon is the most directly relevant place to start.

The five-issue event provides the setup for the changed Marvel Universe and explains the circumstances surrounding David Colton’s transformation into Miracleman.

Readers who want even more background can explore Zdarsky’s Captain America run, where Colton’s story began.

Still, the arrival of a new number-one issue makes this a natural opportunity for readers to jump into the title and see where the story goes.

Is This the Beginning of Something Bigger?

That’s the real question, isn’t it?

Marvel has introduced plenty of unusual Avengers lineups over the years.

Some have become fan favorites. Others have disappeared almost as quickly as they arrived.

But this particular team feels like it has the potential to do something different.

Instead of simply assembling the most powerful heroes available, Zdarsky and Checchetto are bringing together characters with very different experiences, personalities, and ideas about what it means to protect people.

And they’re doing it at a moment when the Marvel Universe itself has been turned upside down.

Will these six heroes become the team that restores the world’s faith in superheroes?

Or are we about to watch one of the most dysfunctional Avengers teams ever assembled?

Either way, I’m interested!