Marvel Comics has confirmed Avengers: Armageddon writer Chip Zdarsky will relaunch the main series this November, and that he will reunite with Daredevil artist Marco Checchetto on the book. The new Avengers run will pick up in the immediate aftermath of Armageddon, and feature a line-up consisting of Spider-Man/Peter Parker, Wolverine/Logan, Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers, Daredevil/Matt Murdock, Luke Cage, and the new hero who’ll be introduced in Zdarsky et al.’s summer event.
Zdarsky states, “It’s obviously a massive honor getting to write the world’s greatest super hero team! And after what happens in Avengers: Armageddon, this lineup is angry as hell and ready to avenge. Avengers is a book that should lead the Marvel Universe, where big things happen and surprises keep hitting. That’s what Marco and I are doing with every issue and I can’t wait for people to fall in love with these gorgeous pages.”
Checchetto comments, “Here we go again. Chip and I, assembled. We had a blast on Daredevil, and since wrapping up Ultimate Spider-Man, I’m thrilled there was an opportunity to do something new with him. It’s in moments like these where Chip’s utter madness comes through, and the result is right before your eyes. I love this team. It’s going to be great to see these characters interact with one another and see how they untangle themselves from the situations we’re going to throw them into.”
Editor Wil Moss adds, “Chip and Marco have come up with SUCH an exciting direction for this new volume of Avengers, striking just the right balance of quality AND spectacle, of pitch-perfect characterization AND shocking takes, of a sense of legacy AND a true trailblazing spirit. Chip and Marco’s Avengers is going to be the heart of the Marvel Universe going forward — trust me, you won’t want to miss a beat. Just wait till you learn the full roster…”
Zdarsky and Checchetto’s Avengers will begin on November 4, shortly before the team’s return to the big screen in Avengers: Doomsday on December 18. The first issue will have a variant cover by Zdarsky (which you can check out below), and more, some of which will only be available in blind bags. In the meantime, Avengers: Armageddon #1 (of 5), by Zdarsky, Delio Diaz, and Frank Alpizar, will begin on Wednesday, June 10. Zdarsky’s first Avengers series, 2024’s dystopian future take Avengers: Twilight, is also available now from all good bookstores.
