As the Thunderbolts prepare for their much-anticipated live-action debut, Marvel Comics is set to elevate the excitement with significant developments in their comic series. The current Thunderbolts team is central to the gripping "One World Under Doom" crossover event, and fans can look forward to a brand-new Thunderbolts team shortly after the movie hits theaters.
Marvel has unveiled "New Thunderbolts*," an exciting new series penned by Sam Humphries, known for his work on "Uncanny X-Force," and illustrated by Ton Lima, who has previously worked on "West Coast Avengers." The cover art for the first issue, created by Stephen Segovia, promises a visually stunning addition to the Thunderbolts saga. You can see the cover for issue #1 below:
While "New Thunderbolts*" is designed to leverage the buzz around the upcoming movie, including featuring Bucky Barnes as the team leader and the intriguing asterisk in the title, the team's lineup diverges significantly from the film. The new roster introduces Thunderbolts newcomers such as Clea, Wolverine (Laura Kinney), Namor, Hulk, and Carnage, with Eddie Brock currently embodying the Carnage mantle.
The series kicks off with Bucky and Black Widow tackling an existential threat posed by doppelgangers of the Illuminati, which jeopardizes the entire Marvel Universe. They will recruit a formidable new team to confront this crisis, but managing such a diverse group of powerful and unpredictable characters will be a daunting challenge.
"I love every iteration of Thunderbolts," Humphries stated in Marvel's press release. "I'm thrilled to continue the franchise's proud tradition of hard-hitting action, powder keg personalities, and explosive surprises into a new era. This is a gang of seven of the biggest badasses and loose cannons from different corners of the Marvel Universe. Assembling a super team is like inviting the right combination of guests to a dinner party. So I imagined a dangerous, disastrous, unhinged Marvel dinner party, and went with that."
"I'm having a blast working on this book with Mr. Humphries and the team," Lima added. "Look at this lineup... it's crazy. They're not here to talk; they jump straight to the action! And that's the most fun part to draw. None of them are known for taking it easy on the job, so I can't either."
"New Thunderbolts* #1" is slated for release on June 11, 2025. For those eager to delve deeper into the Thunderbolts* movie, explore more about Lewis Pullman's character, The Sentry, and uncover the significance of the asterisk in the title.
