After a huge nerf, Marvel confirms Captain Marvel's superpowers are diminished, but she remains an Avengers powerhouse
A major change for Carol
In the aftermath of the nuclear explosion at Pletetsk, Daredevil checks on Carol Danvers. She tells him she can no longer fly and that, although she remains largely invulnerable, she now feels pain.
Reed Richards explained in Avengers: Armageddon #5 that Captain Marvel is “operating at ten percent” of her usual power. Daredevil compares the reduction to a billionaire becoming a millionaire.
Still among the strongest Avengers
Captain Marvel’s abilities have let her challenge many of the Avengers’ heavy-hitters, though results depend on each character’s version and the circumstances. She can absorb and release immense energy, and her Binary form can overwhelm Thor.
Carol has acknowledged she cannot defeat Hulk, but the article says he would struggle to beat her without upgrades such as his Infernal and World-Breaker power-ups. Iron Man, Wonder Man, Hercules and Vision could face a long, exhausting fight against her.
A new team takes shape
Marvel’s new Avengers series, written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Marco Checchetto and Matt Wilson, introduces an official team line-up. Daredevil, Luke Cage and Spider-Man are prominent figures in this era.
Captain Marvel remains one of the team’s strongest members and can lead the Avengers without flying. The article also describes David Colton, known as Miracleman, as so powerful that Thor, Hulk and Sentry would be outmatched by him.
Key points
- Captain Marvel has lost her ability to fly and can now feel pain.
- Reed Richards says Carol Danvers is operating at ten percent of her usual power.
- She remains largely invulnerable and among the strongest Avengers.
- Marvel’s new Avengers team features Daredevil, Luke Cage and Spider-Man prominently.