Wolverine, Hulk, and Carnage Join Marvel's New 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 central to the unfolding "One World Under Doom" crossover event, and fans have even more to look forward to. Shortly after the movie hits theaters, a fresh iteration of the team will grace the pages of Marvel Comics in the form of "New Thunderbolts*," a new series penned by Sam Humphries, known for his work on "Uncanny X-Force," and illustrated by Ton Lima, who previously worked on "West Coast Avengers." The series will feature captivating cover art by Stephen Segovia, with the first issue's cover showcased below:

While "New Thunderbolts*" is designed to leverage the excitement surrounding the upcoming movie, including featuring Bucky Barnes as the team leader and an intriguing asterisk in the title, the team's lineup will be distinctly different. This new roster will include Thunderbolts newcomers 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 confronting an existential threat posed by doppelgangers of the Illuminati, threatening the entire Marvel Universe. In response, they assemble a new team of heavy-hitters to tackle the crisis. However, leading such a diverse group of powerful, yet potentially volatile, individuals will be a challenging endeavor for Bucky.

"I love every iteration of Thunderbolts," Humphries expressed 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."

Lima shared his enthusiasm, stating, "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 learn more about the Thunderbolts* movie, delve into details about Lewis Pullman's character, The Sentry, and explore the significance of the asterisk in the title.