Marvel Confirms Its Newest Hero Is More Powerful Than Every Other Fighter

Published Jul 23, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT Sam Fang primarily covers news for CBR, with over a decade of experience writing about entertainment and pop culture and degrees in both journalism and art. Marvel isn't holding back when it comes to its newest superhero's incredible powers. The publisher's ongoing Armageddon event has unleashed an unpredictable new character into the Marvel Universe. Avengers: Armageddon, written by Chip Zdarsky, sees Red Hulk bringing devastation across the globe that forces Earth's Mightiest Heroes to unite and stop him. The event has seen the Avengers, The Fantastic Four, Wolverine, and many more joining forces in a deadly event that Marvel is already teasing will end with several of its most beloved heroes meeting their ends. For now, Armageddon's story has seen the Avengers working with a shocking new ally that may soon prove to be more dangerous than expected. David Colton, the 21st-century Captain America, is taking on a pivotal new role in the story. Marvel Teases New Hero's Brutal Powers Are On A Level of Their Own In a preview of Avengers: Armageddon #3, Marvel spoke with Zdarsky about Colton's explosive introduction in the upcoming issue. Colton prove...