Avengers: Armageddon #5: Bucky Barnes dies in nuclear blast, over 9,000 killed
Marvel's Avengers: Armageddon #5 confirms the Russia explosion killed Bucky Barnes and more than nine thousand civilians, and reignites calls to control superhumans.
Bucky Barnes is killed and more than nine thousand innocent people die in the nuclear explosion at the centre of Avengers: Armageddon #5, according to Screen Rant. The issue, written by Chip Zdarsky with art from Delio Diaz, Frank Alpizar and Jesus Aburtov, goes on sale October 21, 2026, from Marvel Comics.
The blast follows David Colton's rush to intercept nuclear warheads without direct cooperation with the Avengers. In his Miracleman form, Colton's actions lead to the detonation in Russia, and the explosion obliterates Bucky Barnes with nuclear energy.
The death toll of over nine thousand is confirmed in issue #5, which also shows the political fallout: the blast reawakens pushback against the world's superhero community, with governments discussing ways to control superhumans and vigilantes.
Earlier in the crossover
In Avengers: Armageddon #4, Colton's decision resulted in the explosion of a nuclear bomb in Russia. The Armageddon storyline also features Red Hulk alongside the Avengers.
Avengers: Armageddon #5 is available October 21 from Marvel Comics.
Quick answers
When does Avengers: Armageddon #5 come out?
The issue is available October 21, 2026, from Marvel Comics.
Who dies in Avengers: Armageddon #5?
Bucky Barnes is killed in the nuclear explosion, which also kills more than nine thousand innocent people.
Who made Avengers: Armageddon #5?
It is written by Chip Zdarsky, with art by Delio Diaz, Frank Alpizar and Jesus Aburtov.