The Avengers Confirm A Shocking New Team Member, And They Are Joining Soon

Image via Marvel Studios Published Sep 17, 2026, 3:36 PM EDT Annie Banks is a Rotten Tomatoes–approved critic, and CBR editor and writer specializing in anime, comics, and superheroes. Her work has also appeared in Collider and The Mary Sue, where she covered pop culture, fandoms, and entertainment trends. A lifelong fan whose love for storytelling began with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Annie blends critical insight with genuine passion for geek culture, from sci-fi to K-pop. Sign in to your CBR account Months before Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel Comics has confirmed that a new Avenger will join the roster for an entirely new story. In an official press release, Marvel Comics announced that "Earlier this week, a legendary comic book superhero was reborn in the Marvel Universe: MIRACLEMAN! David Colton, the former Captain America introduced in Chip Zdarsky’s acclaimed Captain America run, inherited Miracleman’s legacy and extraordinary power amidst the team’s epic showdown with Red Hulk in Avengers: Armageddon #4. When the dust settles from this cataclysmic battle, a new era for Marvel’s heroes begins, and Miracleman will be at the center of it as the final member of a bold new...