As the Thunderbolts gear up for their live-action debut, Marvel Comics is set to expand the team's narrative within its pages. The current Thunderbolts team will play a pivotal role in the "One World Under Doom" crossover event, and fans can anticipate the introduction of an entirely new Thunderbolts squad shortly after the film's release.
Marvel has unveiled the upcoming series titled "New Thunderbolts*," penned by Sam Humphries, known for his work on "Uncanny X-Force," and illustrated by Ton Lima, who previously worked on "West Coast Avengers." Stephen Segovia will provide the cover art. Below is a glimpse of the cover for issue #1:
Art by Stephen Segovia. (Image Credit: Marvel)
While the series aims to leverage the upcoming movie's momentum, featuring Bucky Barnes as the team leader and sporting a mysterious asterisk in the title, the roster introduces a fresh lineup. Joining the team are newcomers Clea, Wolverine (Laura Kinney), Namor, Hulk, and Carnage, with Eddie Brock currently embodying the Carnage mantle.
The narrative kicks off with Bucky and Black Widow tackling a looming existential threat posed by doppelgangers of the Illuminati. To address this crisis, they will assemble a new team of formidable characters. However, managing such a diverse and volatile group promises to be a challenging endeavor for Bucky.
Sam Humphries shared his excitement in Marvel's press release, stating, "I love every iteration of Thunderbolts. 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."
Ton Lima expressed his enthusiasm for the project, saying, "I'm having a blast working on this book with Mr. Humphries and the team. 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."
Art by Mark Bagley. (Image Credit: Marvel)
"New Thunderbolts* #1" is slated for release on June 11, 2025. For those eager to learn more about the Thunderbolts* movie, delve into details about Lewis Pullman's character, The Sentry, and uncover the significance of the asterisk in the title.
