Avengers: Armageddon #5 Reveals Bucky Barnes Survived Nuclear Blast
Marvel's Avengers: Armageddon #5 shows Bucky Barnes regenerating after a nuclear explosion, leading into the Immortal Soldiers one-shot in January.
Marvel Comics has revealed in Avengers: Armageddon #5 that Bucky Barnes survived the nuclear explosion depicted in issue #4. The issue, available now, shows Bucky's body regenerating after being left as a burnt corpse in the snow for nearly two weeks.
Following his revival, Bucky is confronted and recruited by Nick Fury Sr., setting the stage for further story developments. According to Screen Rant, the survival is framed as a resurrection, with the mystery of his new powers set to unfold into early 2027.
Marvel had previously announced the one-shot Immortal Soldiers, arriving in January, which continues the story of Bucky Barnes and Nick Fury Sr. The one-shot is written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Christian Rosado.
Background
In Avengers: Armageddon #4, a nuclear explosion triggered by Red Hulk killed thousands of people, including seemingly Bucky Barnes. Marvel had promised ahead of release that Armageddon would have lasting consequences and a body count.
Quick answers
Is Bucky Barnes alive in Avengers: Armageddon?
Yes, Avengers: Armageddon #5 reveals that Bucky Barnes survived the nuclear explosion and his body regenerates.
When does Immortal Soldiers release?
Immortal Soldiers, a one-shot continuing Bucky Barnes and Nick Fury Sr.'s story, arrives in January.
Who is creating Immortal Soldiers?
Immortal Soldiers is written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Christian Rosado.