In a new comic storyline, Captain Marvel's power is officially reduced to 10% of its former level ahead of an Avengers relaunch with a street-level focus.
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01Summary
- 01The power downgrade occurs in Avengers: Assemble #5, following the events of Avengers: Armageddon.
- 02Carol Danvers absorbed much of Red Hulk's explosive energy, which overloaded her abilities and damaged her energy-absorption capacity.
- 03Reed Richards informs Captain Marvel that she retains superstrength and photonic blasts, but at a severely reduced level.
- 04The new Avengers Volume 10, launching on November 4, 2026, features a low-powered team including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Luke Cage, Daredevil, Captain Marvel and Miracleman.
- 05A new Captain Marvel series from G. Willow Wilson and Rachael Stott will continue this status quo.
02Why it matters
This change redefines Captain Marvel's role in the Marvel Universe, shifting her from a cosmic powerhouse to a street-level hero, which affects how readers will see her in upcoming storylines and team dynamics.
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