Golden Age Marvel Superhero Makes Shocking Return With a New Identity

Image via Marvel Comics Published Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT John Dodge is an MTV Writer for CBR who specializes in movies, television, comics, and pop culture. He has a deep knowledge of franchises like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel, and DC Comics, along with a passion for indie and horror titles. An expert on obscure productions from the ’80s and ’90s, John is known for his encyclopedic recall of cult classics like Beetleborgs. Sign in to your CBR account The Marvel Universe is facing a whole new version of a Golden Age icon, and the latest Miracleman is a bigger threat than anyone could have imagined. With the release of Avengers: Armageddon #4 (by Chip Zdarsky, Delia Diaz, Frank Alpizar, Jesus Aburtov, and VC's Cory Petit), fans have finally gotten a glimpse at the true nature of Dave Colton's incredible powers. After being nearly obliterated by an exploding Red Hulk, the former Captain America's visions of his deceased mother implore him to say the magic word, and with just a whisper of "Kimota," Dave Colton is transformed into the Marvel Universe's very own Miracleman. Avengers: Armageddon #4 Introduces a New Miracleman Image via Marvel Com...