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Marvel Names Doctor Doom Clone Vic as Captain America's New Sidekick
Marvel has named Vic as Captain America's new sidekick in upcoming comics featuring Steve Rogers.
Vic is a child clone of Doctor Doom, first introduced in Captain America #10, but he was activated without Doom's memories.
Steve and Vic will be on the run in a dystopian future after reality is warped and Captain's reputation is damaged.
The summary for Captain America #17 says a U.N.-backed S.H.I.E.L.D. demands that Steve hand Vic over, bringing him into conflict with Nick Fury.
Vic appears in Iron Man-style armor in art for issue #19, alongside Steve and a silver-armored figure.
The story follows rising distrust of superpowered people after Avengers Armageddon, while the covers hint at corrupted versions of familiar heroes.
Marvel's issue summaries indicate Vic will remain with Steve through issue #19.
Marvel has named Vic, a child clone of Doctor Doom, as Captain America’s new sidekick.
Steve Rogers will travel with Vic in a future storyline set outside Earth-616 canon.
The story places Captain America on the run after the events of Armageddon.
A U.N.-backed S.H.I.E.L.D. demands that Vic be turned over, putting Steve at odds with Nick Fury.
Artwork for Captain America #19 shows Vic wearing an Iron Man-style mask and gauntlet.
- Who
- Steve Rogers, Captain America, and Vic, a child clone of Doctor Doom.
- What
- Marvel has confirmed Vic will be Captain America’s new sidekick.
- When
- In upcoming issues of Captain America; the announcement was published on Nov. 2, 2026.
- Where
- In a dystopian future outside Earth-616 canon.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Vic first appeared in Captain America #10.
Screen Rant reported that Marvel had confirmed Vic would return as Captain America’s sidekick.
Captain America #17’s summary says Steve goes on the run with Vic after Armageddon.
- Sidekick
- Vic, a child clone of Doctor Doom
- First appearance
- Captain America #10, in April
- Captain America #17
- Steve goes on the run with Vic after Armageddon
- Demand
- U.N.-backed S.H.I.E.L.D. demands Vic be turned over
- Captain America #19
- Artwork shows Vic with an Iron Man-style mask and gauntlet
What people are saying
ON THE RUN! In the aftermath of ARMAGEDDON, Captain America goes on the run with VIC, the child clone of DOCTOR DOOM.
The U.N.-backed S.H.I.E.L.D. has demanded Vic be turned over, pitting Cap against NICK FURY.