20 Years Later, Marvel Is Essentially Remaking Civil War With Epic New Avengers Series

Published Oct 17, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT Mark has been a comic book journalist for over 15 years and has interviewed comic book creators like Gail Simone and Caspar Wijngaard. And when he's not writing, he's working on beating his record of 1,200 comics read in a year. Some comic book crossovers are so big that they go beyond the comic book industry and make it into mainstream media. Marvel Comics has produced more than its share of iconic storylines over the years. One of the most famous (or infamous) is 2006’s Civil War. During Marvel Comics' Civil War, Captain America and Iron Man led two separate teams that fought over a law. Steve Rogers’ side believed it was wrong for heroes to be forced to register their powers and secret identities with the U.S. Government. Tony Stark felt that the Superhero Registration Act was meant to be followed and would allow the superhero community to regain faith from the people they were saving. After a variety of infighting within the hero community, a Skrull invasion, and Norman Osborn’s Dark Reign, the Superhero Registration Act was abolished. But Marvel has never been above revisiting these story beats, with its latest development. 20 years later, it looks like Marvel Comics could be returning to the dark days of the Civil War, thanks to the events of Avengers: Armageddon. How Avengers: Armageddon Could Divide People In Avengers: Armageddon #3, former Captain America David Colton and Bucky took all the world’s nukes and threw them into the sun. Sadly, they didn’t get them all. Russia had more and launched them worldwide. The heroes stopped some of them, but the one they could get to was inside Red Hulk. He detonated, killing innocent Russian civilians and Bucky Barnes. In the image above, you can see where the leaders of the world are placing the blame. It’s not shocking that the heroes are being blamed for the people who were injured and killed in Red Hulk’s blast. It doesn’t matter that the Winter Guard knew that Ross had been turned into a bomb. All people will see is that America’s heroes didn’t mind their own business. It doesn’t help their cause that U.N. Secretary-General Renata Riani told Reed Richards not to interfere back in issue #1 of Avengers: Armageddon, and they didn’t listen. In the final issue of Avengers: Armageddon, world leaders will speak at the United Nations to decide what’s next for the world. Should superpowered people be allowed to run around unchecked? There are pros and cons to both sides, but that is irrelevant thanks to Nick Fury Jr. Nick Fury believes that humans need to protect themselves, and he’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen. That’s why he found a way to negate superhuman abilities and renamed S.H.I.E.L.D. (it's now Strategic Human Intelligence, Enforcement and Logistic Defense). After the events in Russia, Fury will have the ear of the world and the means to protect the world from forces stronger than them. That could lead to a new version of the Superhero Registration Act. Here Come The Newest Avengers In a world where Dr. Doom was the unquestioned ruler of Earth, and Reed Richards is Galactus’ emergency contact, it’s understandable that regular people want to feel safe. Unfortunately, safety is an illusion in a universe with literal gods, monsters, and demons. That’s why Earth needs Avengers. There have been a lot of Avengers rosters, but this one is one that's needed. The world must see heroes that they can relate to, and Logan, Luke Cage, Daredevil, and Spider-Man are the right picks. Each of them works closely with regular civilians. As a bonus, Luke Cage is currently Mayor of New York and a man of the people. Joining them is Carol Danvers, who will need the Avengers as much as the world needs her. She will continue to blame herself for not being able to stop Red Hulk, and will likely lean on her teammates more than ever. She’ll also be the one who may be forced to stop their newest teammate, David Colton (now Miracle Man), who’s partly to blame for everything that’s happening. Spider-Man Is The Heroes' Only Hope If the rumors are true about Spider-Man leading the Avengers, it’s a brilliant move. Spidey will understand everything that’s happening more than anyone because he’s tuned into how regular people feel about heroes. He’ll hear both sides of the argument and use that to regain the trust that’s been lost. Peter Parker's connection to two worlds could be the only thing stopping a new Superhero Registration Act. Even though superhumans like Luke Cage and Wolverine are street heroes, their identities are public. That will force people to be hesitant to talk to them. Meanwhile, Spider-Man can use what he hears as Peter Parker to better protect people and lead the Avengers. For once, in his long history, Spider-Man's identity being a secret is finally an advantage.