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Creation & Design

The Thunderbolts were created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley, debuting in 1997 as a team of reformed villains posing as heroes.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a group of villains masquerading as heroes after the Avengers' disappearance, the Thunderbolts quickly gained popularity and evolved into a complex team with shifting allegiances.

Character Development

Over the years, the Thunderbolts have evolved from a team of villains into a complex group of anti-heroes, exploring themes of redemption, morality, and identity.

Cultural Reception

The Thunderbolts have received critical acclaim for their unique premise and character development, becoming a staple in Marvel's roster.

Character Details

Real Name:
Various
First Appearance:
Incredible Hulk #449
Aliases:
Thunderbolts
Species:
Human
Gender:
varies
Affiliations:
Avengers, Villains, Anti-Heroes
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Intelligence, Combat skills
Equipment:
Various weapons, Advanced technology
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Incredible Hulk #449
Marvel ⋅ 1996
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Incredible Hulk #449
 
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Key Facts

1st team appearance of The Thunderbolts: Citizen V (formerly Baron Zemo), Atlas (formerly Goliath), Mach-1 (formerly Beetle), Songbird (formerly Screaming Mimi), Meteorite (formerly Moonstone II), Techno (formerly Fixer)

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Thunderbolts Prelude #1
Marvel ⋅ 1997
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Thunderbolts Prelude #1
 
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Reprint of Incredible Hulk #449, the first appearance of the Thunderbolts

Thunderbolts #4
Marvel ⋅ 1997
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Thunderbolts #4
 
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1st full appearance of Jolt in costume

Thunderbolts #110
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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New Thunderbolts Roster: Norman Osborn, Bullseye, Penance, Radioactive Man, Swordsman, Songbird, Venom

Thunderbolts #1
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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General Ross aka Red Hulk recruits a Thunderbolts team consisting of Punisher, Elektra, Deadpool, Venom/Flash Thompson

Thunderbolts #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Variant cover art by Skottie Young

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