"Wolverine, Hulk, Carnage Join Marvel's Thunderbolts"

With the Thunderbolts set to make their live-action debut soon, Marvel Comics is not resting on its laurels. The current Thunderbolts team is already playing a pivotal role in the major crossover event, "One World Under Doom," and fans can look forward to an exciting new chapter with the launch of "New Thunderbolts*." This new series, crafted by writer Sam Humphries (known for Uncanny X-Force) and artist Ton Lima (West Coast Avengers), will hit the shelves shortly after the Thunderbolts movie premieres. The cover art for issue #1, illustrated by Stephen Segovia, is already generating buzz:

While "New Thunderbolts*" is designed to leverage the excitement around the upcoming movie, it stands out with its unique team lineup. Bucky Barnes takes the helm as the leader, and the team is joined by newcomers like Clea, Wolverine (Laura Kinney), Namor, Hulk, and Carnage, with Eddie Brock currently in the role. This intriguing mix promises a fresh take on the Thunderbolts saga.

The series kicks off with Bucky and Black Widow confronting an existential threat posed by doppelgangers of the Illuminati. To tackle this crisis, they'll assemble a diverse squad of heavy-hitters. However, managing such a volatile team will be a daunting challenge for Bucky.

Sam Humphries expressed his enthusiasm, 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 added, "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."

"New Thunderbolts* #1" is slated for release on June 11, 2025. For those eager to delve deeper into the Thunderbolts universe, don't miss out on details about Lewis Pullman's portrayal of The Sentry in the upcoming movie, and explore the significance of the mysterious asterisk in the title.