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  • Issue #25
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 25

    "Saving the World!" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized issue. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Wraparound cover by Mark Bagley. It's a jam-packed and action-packed 25th issue of the Thunderbolts! Inside Mount Charteris, the Crimson Cowl is poised to take over the world via her well-placed weather modulators! However the T-Bolts have infiltrated the cowl's Rocky Mountain fortress! But they are shocked to learn that the Masters of Evil's roster has swelled to 25 super-villains! Hawkeye knows a frontal assault won't work! So it's time for subterfuge! And that means Moonstone takes center stage! Is Dr. Karla Sofen the last hope for the planet? And the best hope to unmask the Crimson Cowl? The Thunderbolts are shooting for the moon! An outstanding issue! Retelling of Moonstone's origin. Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Thor, Wonder Man, Union Jack, Lightning Rods, New Warriors, Winter Guard, X-Force, Big Hero Six, and Dallas Riordan. Flashback cameos by Dr. Faustus and the Hulk. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #26
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 26

    "Lockdown" Script by Kurt Busiek (pp. 1-2, 22) and Joe Casey (pp. 3-21). Pencils by Mark Bagley (pp. 1-2, 22) and Leonardo Manco (pp. 3-21). Inks by Scott Hanna (pp. 1-2, 22) and Leonardo Manco (pp. 3-21). Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. Basking in the glow of their victory over the Masters of Evil last issue, the T-Bolts move into the Crimson Cowl's headquarters and make it their new home. Meanwhile across the country, MACH-1 also moves into a new place: Seagate Prison! And when a riot breaks out, Abe Jenkins must decide whether to fight on the side of the guards or on the side of the inmates! And the inmates include some familiar faces: Blizzard, Boomerang, Whirlwind, and the Rhino! Choose wisely MACH-1! Cameo appearances by the Human Cannonball, Mentallo, Plantman, Justin Hammer, Peter Gyrich, and Val Cooper. 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #27
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 27

    "Flight Plans" Guest-starring Archangel. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. As the Thunderbolts settle into their new headquarters in Mount Charteris, Hawkeye turns his attention toward administrative matters! First, he arranges for Jolt and Charcoal to attend Burton Canyon High School, so they can finish their education. And second, he acquires an aircraft for the team: the Champscraft! It's the vehicle that was used by the Champions back in the day! However when Clint, Moonstone, and Songbird go to pick it up; a former member of the defunct group stands in their way: Archangel! Will the winged mutant, one of the original X-Men, release the Champscraft without a fight? Cameo appearances by Dallas Riordan, Man-Killer, Val Cooper, Peter Gyrich, G.W. Bridge, and Graviton. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Charcoal, Hawkeye, Jolt, Moonstone, and Songbird. 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #28
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 28

    "Castles in the Air" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Archangel. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. Over the skies of San Francisco, the Master of Gravity has created his own country called Sky Island! And as expected he is its unquestioned ruler! However Graviton's floating fortress has drawn the attention of the national media and the Thunderbolts! So Hawkeye, Atlas, Moonstone, Songbird, and Archangel zoom to Northern California to conduct an aerial assault! But can the T-Bolts win an airborne battle against Graviton? Or will the Master of Gravity blow them sky-high? Cameo appearances by the U.S. Agent, Edwin Cord, Charcoal, Jolt, Ogre, and the Jury. 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #29
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 29

    "The Fundamental Force" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Archangel. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. Jolt and Charcoal arrive in the Bay Area to fight alongside their teammates, but they are too late! Graviton has already defeated the Thunderbolts and taken them to his levitating Sky Island! The Master of Gravity plans to execute Archangel, Hawkeye, and the rest of the T-Bolts at dawn! So Hallie and Charlie realize they only have a few hours to find help! Fortunately, the resourceful Jolt recalls that X-51 resides in California! And she hopes that he will know how to cancel Graviton's power! The survival of Marvel's Most Wanted depends on one (machine) man! Cameo appearances by Abner Jenkins (aka MACH-1), Gears Garvin, Peter Gyrich, and Val Cooper. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Charcoal, Hawkeye, Jolt, Moonstone, and Songbird. 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #30
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 30

    "Uh-Oh!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Archangel. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the stunning cover, hold on, what happened to Graviton? In the skies above the Golden Gate Bridge, the Thunderbolts make their final charge vs. the Master of Gravity! Moonstone has a plan to defeat Graviton, but her teammates wonder what will happen to Sky Island if Graviton goes down! Auspiciously, the fantastic flying of Archangel solves both problems! And now the T-Bolts can return home for rest, relaxation, and romance? The Avengers' ace archer and Dr. Karla Sofen! Is this a match made in thunderbolt heaven? Only time will tell. Cameo appearances by Citizen V, Man-Killer, and Techno. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in 2021 in the hardcover: Thunderbolts Omnibus #1. The hardcover collects issues #1 thru #33.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #31
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 31

    "A More Perfect Union" Part 1 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. Several days ago the Imperial Forces of America kidnapped Charcoal from Burton Canyon High School. And after digging deeper into the paramilitary group, the T-Bolts discover that they are holding a secret rally in Oklahoma! So Hawkeye and his team go undercover to infiltrate the gathering! But once inside the Sooner State things do not go as planned! The Thunderbolts are shocked to learn that the Imperial Forces of America is actually an organization called "The Elite" which Captain America fought years ago! And the group still wants to rule America and kill any super-heroes that get in their way! Appearances by Cheer Chadwick, Dr. Hesperus Chadwick, William Taurey, and Citizen V. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Charcoal, Hawkeye, Jolt, Moonstone, and Songbird. (Note: The Elite (aka Royalist Forces of America) previously appeared in the classic Madbomb storyline in Captain America (1st series) 193-200.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #32
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 32

    "Blood Sports" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the U.S. Agent. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. At the Elite's Cornwallis Base in rural Colorado, the Thunderbolts find themselves in the Grand Arena! And Marvel's Most Wanted are facing the Elite's homegrown Brute Force in a gladiator-style death match! The T-Bolts fight valiantly for almost an hour, but the sheer number of opponents wears them down! However Citizen V slipped inside Cornwallis Base earlier, and mercifully she calls for help! Minutes later and to everyone's surprise, the U.S. Agent and the Jury bust into the arena! Is John Walker's crew going to tackle the Elite? Or tackle the Thunderbolts? Appearances by Cheer Chadwick, Dr. Hesperus Chadwick, William Taurey, and Baron Zemo. Special 8-page insert: Fast Lane Part 1 of 4. "Media Blitz!" Starring Spider-Man. Script by Glenn Herdling. Pencils by Gregg Schigiel. Inks by Richard Case. The web-slinger battles Mysterio in this anti-drug story. (Notes: This issue features a front and back gatefold cover. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 50,775; average paid circulation 50,110.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #33
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 33

    "Ogres in the Shadows" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley, Greg Schigiel, and Scott Hanna. After several strange incidents inside their headquarters, the Thunderbolts realize that someone else is living among them! So the T-Bolts begin a thorough search and discover an ogre! Specifically, the Ogre (from Uncanny X-Men #28). And he's a really nice guy that just wants to help Hawkeye's team! Meanwhile, Moonstone has a long counseling session with Jolt to better understand the trauma she has suffered in her young life. Cameo appearances by Techno and the Beetle robot. Flashback cameos by the original X-Men and the Sentinels. (Notes: This issue completes Kurt Busiek's groundbreaking 3-year run as the writer of the Thunderbolts series -- highlighted by the creation of Jolt and the remarkable transformation of the Masters of Evil into super-heroes especially Moonstone and Songbird. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #34
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 34

    "Making Your Mark" Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. The leader of the Thunderbolts makes another brash remark to the press: "We're going to take down the Hulk!" Oh my, that is a bold statement! Did Hawkeye check with his team before committing to an encounter with the Green Goliath? Apparently not! But reluctantly Atlas, Moonstone, and Songbird follow him to New Mexico for the Thunderbolts' second showdown vs. the Incredible Hulk! In the meantime at Mount Charteris, Techno slips back into the T-Bolts' lives by impersonating the Ogre! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, Man-Killer, Samuel Higgins, Clay Brickford, Charcoal, Jolt, and the Beetle robot. Special 8-page insert: Fast Lane Part 2 of 4. "Feel the Rush!" Starring Spider-Man. Script by Glenn Herdling. Pencils by Gregg Schigiel. Inks by Richard Case. (Notes: The T-Bolts' first battle vs. the Hulk took place in Incredible Hulk 449 (when Baron Zemo led the team). This issue begins Fabian Nicieza's stint as the writer of the Thunderbolts series.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #35
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 35

    "The Inheritance" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Greg Adams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. In a terrible development, Jolt has been shot and killed while sitting in a coffeehouse in Burton Canyon. And needless to say, her teammates are in a state of shock. After a period of mourning, the Thunderbolts return to action in Canada. Where they have just tracked the mysterious new Beetle to one of Justin Hammer's research facilities! Is Abe Jenkins the man inside the familiar purple and green armor? The answer arrives next issue! Cameo appearances by Techno (as Ogre), Citizen V, Man-Killer, Val Cooper, Hydro-Man, Blizzard, Speed Demon, and Whiplash. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Charcoal, Hawkeye, Moonstone, and Songbird. 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #36
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 36

    "How Is Justice Best Served?" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. In Vancouver, British Columbia, the Thunderbolts come face-to-face with the Beetle! And the T-Bolts have no choice but to attack! However as Marvel's Most Wanted engage their former teammate, Justin Hammer's lackeys join the fray! And now the T-Bolts are fighting Hydro-Man, Speed Demon, Whiplash, and Blizzard too! Eventually, the Beetle breaks away and flies to Burton Canyon...where only one person can stop him: his beloved Songbird! It's the only way this saga could end! Cameo appearances by Techno (as Ogre), Val Cooper, Peter Gyrich, Citizen V, and Samuel Higgins. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Charcoal, Hawkeye, Moonstone, and Songbird. Special 8-page insert: Fast Lane Part 3 of 4. "On the Edge" Starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Glenn Herdling. Pencils by Gregg Schigiel. Inks by Richard Case. 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #37
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 37

    "The Bug Bites Back!" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. Hawkeye and the former MACH-1 (aka Abe Jenkins) play a dangerous game with the Commission on Superhuman Activities! Peter Gyrich and Val Cooper of the CSA covertly sprung Abe from prison so the new Beetle could take down Justin Hammer! And the former thunderbolt upheld his part of the semi-illegal bargain last issue. Now Hawkeye wants the CSA to let Abe become a free man and rejoin the T-Bolts! Will the CSA cut a deal with Hawkeye? Or will arm-twisting be necessary? First appearance of MACH-2. Cameo appearances by Techno, Ogre, Dallas Riordan, Blizzard, and Scourge. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Charcoal, Hawkeye, Moonstone, and Songbird. (Note: The Thunderbolts appear next in Thunderbolts Annual 2000). 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #38
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 38

    "Targeted for Death!" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. After the traumatic events of Thunderbolts Annual 2000, Hawkeye and Moonstone spend the day rock climbing on Mount Charteris. Unfortunately, their peaceful day is interrupted by the sudden appearance of Citizen V! The Thunderbolts' occasional friend and occasional foe is under attack by her own organization: the V-Battalion! And right now she needs help from Marvel's Most Wanted to survive! But some of the T-Bolts are not excited about fighting alongside her, so Citizen V decides to reveal her secret identity! And that changes everything! Meanwhile in Central America, the new Scourge invades Baron Zemo's secret headquarters! Cameo appearances by Dallas Riordan and Techno (as Ogre). Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Charcoal, Hawkeye, MACH-2, Moonstone, and Songbird. Special 8-page insert: Fast Lane: "Back on Target" Part 4 of 4. Starring Spider-Man. Cameo appearances by the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men. Script by Glenn Herdling. Pencils by Gregg Schigiel. Inks by Richard Case. 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #39
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 39

    100-page monster - "Black Hearts" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. In the skies over Mount Charteris, the T-Bolts learn that Citizen V is none other than Dallas Riordan! Hold on, isn't she supposed to be the Crimson Cowl? Confusion reigns on the battlefield between the Thunderbolts and the V-Battalion; and then Dallas dramatically disappears! In the meantime in Central America, the new Scourge ambushes Baron Zemo! And the former leader of the Thunderbolts is quickly in mortal danger in his own hideaway! Is Baron Helmut Zemo -- the thirteenth in the line of Prussian barons -- about to cash in his chips? Cameo appearances by Peter Gyrich, Samuel Higgins, and Man-Killer. Second story: Reprint of Tales of Suspense #57. "Hawkeye, the Marksman" First appearance of Hawkeye. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Don Heck. At the Black Widow's urging, Hawkeye challenges the might of Iron Man. Third story: Reprint of Tales of Suspense #60. "Suspected of Murder!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Dick Ayers. Hawkeye battles Shell-Head for the second time. Appearance by the Black Widow. Fourth story: Reprint of Tales of Suspense #64. "Hawkeye and the New Black Widow Strike Again!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Chic Stone. Clint and Natasha try once again to beat Iron Man. Fifth story: Reprint of Luke Cage, Power Man #21 (series title later changed to Power Man and Iron Fist). "The Killer with My Name!" Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by Ron Wilson. Inks by Vince Colletta. Plot assist by Len Wein. Luke Cage and Erik Josten (aka Atlas) fight for the right to use the moniker Power Man. 100 pages. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #40
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 40

    "V for Vexation!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. After Citizen V's surprising disappearance, the V-Battalion departs Colorado and returns to its home base in the European country of Symkaria. But the international law enforcement agency doesn't know it has a stowaway on board! Meanwhile back at Mount Charteris, the Thunderbolts realize Atlas is missing, and they suspect he went after the V-Battalion! However the T-Bolts don't know the exact location of the V-Battalion's headquarters! But MACH-2 knows someone who might: the Sandman! Oh boy, using the Sandman as a tour guide in Silver Sable's home country...is that a good idea? One thing leads to another...and the Thunderbolts and the V-Battalion square off in Symkaria! Cameo appearances by Dallas Riordan, Peter Gyrich, Techno (as Ogre), Scourge, Man-Killer, and the Crimson Cowl. V-Battalion Roster: Bucky (aka Fred Davis), Destroyer (aka Roger Aubrey), Goldfire, Iron Cross, Isadora Martinez, Nuklo, Silver Scorpion, and Topspin. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #41
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 41

    "Tug of War!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Greg Adams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Greg Adams. It's a battle royal in Symkaria between the Thunderbolts and the V-Battalion! And the intense fighting takes a strange turn when Moonstone gets sick and flies away! Her departure allows cooler heads to prevail, and then Hawkeye notices that Sandman has disappeared. Fearing trouble for Silver Sable, Marvel's Most Wanted and the V-Battalion join forces to capture him! Can the heroes find the Sandman and vitrify him before it's too late? Cameo appearances by Battlestar, Crippler, Amy Chen, Andrea Sterman, Dallas Riordan, Techno, Man-Killer, and Scourge. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Charcoal, Hawkeye, MACH-2, Moonstone, and Songbird. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #42
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 42

    Avengers/Thunderbolts crossover. "Two Ships" Part 2 of 7. Guest-starring Wonder Man. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Greg Adams. Following their overseas adventure, the Thunderbolts return home to Mount Charteris. And Hawkeye's first priority is determining Moonstone's whereabouts! In the meantime, Erik Josten heads to his favorite tavern in Burton Canyon to drown his sorrows. But his pity party is interrupted when Wonder Man attacks! Wow, what has gotten into Simon Williams? The Hollywood avenger strikes with such fury that Atlas is quickly on the ropes! And despite their friendship, Man-Killer refuses to help! By the time Charcoal arrives on the scene, the fight is all but decided. No one is beating Wonder Man on this day! Story continues in Avengers (3rd series) #32. Cameo appearances by the Crimson Cowl, Dallas Riordan (aka Citizen V), Techno (as Ogre), and Scourge. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Charcoal, Hawkeye, MACH-2, and Songbird. (Note: Avengers #31 is part 1 of the crossover.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #44
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 44

    Avengers/Thunderbolts crossover. "Keeping an Ion on the Crowd!" Part 6 of 7. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Greg Adams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Greg Adams. Story continues from Avengers (3rd series) #33. It's all hands on deck as the Thunderbolts arrive at Avengers Mansion to work with Earth's Mightiest Heroes in finding Count Nefaria! At first Marvel's Most Wanted are nervous being around the Avengers, but eventually they settle down. And through collaboration the teams discover where Nefaria relocated his castle: Alberta, Canada! Under the cover of darkness, the fourteen super-heroes launch their assault! And swiftly the mind-controlled Wonder Man and Atlas respond! And ultimately, so does their main adversary: Count Nefaria! In the meantime at Pier Four, a confused Moonstone clashes with Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman! While back in Burton Canyon, Scourge finally makes his move against Techno! Story concludes in Avengers #34. Cameo appearances by Duane Freeman, Dr. Karl Malus, Andrea Sterman, and Madame Masque. Avengers Lineup: Black Widow, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Triathlon, Vision, Warbird, and the Wasp. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. The seven-part crossover event was reprinted in 2004 in the trade paperback: Avengers/Thunderbolts #1.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #45
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 45

    Maximum Security Tie-In - Heroic Tendencies Part 1 of 3. "The Inside Job" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Walden Wong. Cover by Mark Bagley and Greg Adams. The epic battle against Count Nefaria is over, and the T-Bolts have survived. Upon returning to Colorado, Hawkeye's first task is getting his team back to full strength. And step one is providing medical treatment for Atlas; and step two is finally finding Moonstone. After much searching Techno (in disguise as Ogre) locates her! Dr. Karla Sofen is on the moon in the presence of the Supreme Intelligence! What a shock! The Thunderbolts blast off into outer space; and when they land at SHIELD's lunar base, they don't know what to expect! Is Moonstone still their friend or is she now their foe? Cameo appearances by Captain Marvel (aka Genis-Vell), Captain Britain, Andrea Sterman, John Watkins III, Hank Pym, and Scourge. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Charcoal, Hawkeye, MACH-2, Moonstone, and Songbird. (Notes: The T-Bolts appear briefly in Maximum Security #2. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 69,692; average paid circulation 68,837.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #46
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 46

    Heroic Tendencies Part 2 of 3. "Heart and Soul" Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Greg Adams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Greg Adams. Marvel's Most Wanted heroes face a double crisis on two different worlds! The Thunderbolts travel to Titan, Saturn's largest moon, to seek help for Moonstone. Captain Marvel (aka Genis-Vell) believes that Mentor and ISAAC can diagnose and possibly cure her condition. However when ISAAC recommends forcibly removing the moon gem from Dr. Karla Sofen's body, the pleasantries are over! Meanwhile in Colorado, Scourge prepares to execute Techno! And then take out Atlas next! But at the same time, the strange villain is going to free the three subjects in Techno's bio-chambers! And one of the subjects looks a lot like Jolt! Wow, is the teenage thunderbolt somehow alive? Cameo appearances by Dallas Riordan, John Watkins III, Roger Aubrey, Elisabeth Barstow, Rick Jones, and Andrea Sterman. (Note: Jolt was presumed dead in Thunderbolts #35.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #47
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 47

    Heroic Tendencies Part 3 of 3. "Big Problems!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Greg Adams and Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Greg Adams. The tables have turned on Titan! As the Thunderbolts are prisoners of Mentor and ISAAC while the duo prepares to involuntarily remove Moonstone's power gem! However, the Avengers Forever (1998) limited series revealed that Captain Marvel and Songbird were romantically involved in a different timeline; and Genis-Vell can't stand to see her in distress. Will Captain Marvel lead the revolt on Titan? In the meantime in Burton Canyon, Jolt is back among the living! But Techno's mechanical body is dead! And Atlas may soon be joining him! The ionic energy that Erik Josten absorbed (in the final battle vs. Count Nefaria) is boiling over, and he can't control or contain it! Are the T-Bolts going to gain a member and lose a member on the same day? Appearances by Scourge, Dallas Riordan, Andrea Sterman, Rick Jones, Peter Gyrich, Roger Aubrey, Elisabeth Barstow, John Watkins III (as Citizen V), Smuggler, Hank Pym, and the Enchantress. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Charcoal, Hawkeye, Jolt, MACH-2, Moonstone, and Songbird. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #48
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 48

    "Revelations!: The Beginning of the End" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Greg Adams, Mark McKenna, and John Livesay. Cover by Mark Bagley and Greg Adams. The Thunderbolts are in major turmoil after recent tumultuous events. Sadly, Atlas and his ionic body dissipated into the atmosphere after the skirmish with Scourge. And during the same clash, most of T-Bolts' headquarters was destroyed. However on the other hand, the team is overjoyed to see Jolt again! And after a short celebration, they make plans to hunt down Scourge. A while later at Denver International Airport, the Justice like Lightning heroes locate their quarry! The fired up T-Bolts get their man; but at the end, a frustrated Jolt spills the beans on Hawkeye. Hallie reveals that Clint lied to them about securing pardons. There was never a deal with the federal government. Where do the former Masters of Evil go from here? Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, G.W. Bridge, Ogre, Andrea Sterman, Roger Aubrey, John Watkins III (as Citizen V), Smuggler, Beetle (aka Leila Davis), and Meteorite (aka Valerie Barnhardt). 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #49
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 49

    "Explanations!: The End of the Beginning" Guest-starring Nomad. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Mark Bagley and Al Vey. After venting their anger at Hawkeye for lying to them, the Thunderbolts get back to business and pull the mask off Scourge! And lo and behold, the man under the mask is none other than Jack Monroe -- the former superhero known as Nomad! When did he become a bad guy? Apparently, he never did as Jack was being controlled by nanoprobes the entire time he was Scourge! Meanwhile in Symkaria; the V-Battalion, Valerie Cooper, and Andrea Sterman dive into the conspiracy to determine who outfitted Jack Monroe and sent him to terminate the T-Bolts. Does anyone know who the mastermind is? The shocking reveal will rock Marveldom next issue! Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, G.W. Bridge, Ogre, Citizen V (aka John Watkins III), Smuggler, Beetle, Meteorite, Scream, and the Fixer. Thunderbolts Lineup: Charcoal, Hawkeye, Jolt, MACH-2, Moonstone, and Songbird. (Note: Jack Monroe previously appeared [as Nomad] in Nomad (1992) #25.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #50
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 50

    "Redemption?" Guest-starring Nomad. Double-Sized issue. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Greg Adams, Al Vey, and Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Greg Adams. The 50th issue of the Thunderbolts is here! And all the plotlines from the previous months are reaching a crescendo in Washington D.C.! Marvel's Most Wanted (led by Hawkeye) and the Redeemers (led by Citizen V) plus Nomad invade the Commission on Superhuman Activities' headquarters! Their mission is to simply stop Peter Gyrich -- the man who's been trying to destroy the Thunderbolts! But defeating Gyrich is a very difficult task with millions of nanoprobes at his command! Either way this era of the Thunderbolts is coming to an end. Will Hawkeye, Moonstone, MACH-2, and Songbird go out as winners? Or will they lose everything? Cameo appearances by Captain America, Roger Aubrey, Val Cooper, Ogre, and G.W. Bridge. Redeemers Lineup: Citizen V (aka John Watkins III), Beetle (aka Leila Davis), Fixer, Meteorite (aka Valerie Barnhardt), Scream, and Smuggler. (Note: This issue completes Mark Bagley's outstanding 4-year run as the penciler of the Thunderbolts title.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #51
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 51

    "New Beginnings" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. A new chapter begins for the Justice like Lightning heroes as the Sentinel of Liberty takes charge of the Thunderbolts! Jolt and Charcoal are still on the team, but they have five new teammates from the Redeemers: Beetle, Fixer, Meteorite, Scream, and Smuggler. The reorganized T-Bolts are just starting their training with Cap, when SHIELD gives them their first mission! Go to Latveria and rescue Dallas Riordan! And by the way...avoid any contact with Doctor Doom. Oh boy, is that all? Nevertheless, the star-spangled avenger leads his novice group to Latveria! Where they are promptly ambushed by Rebel from the Heroes Reborn Universe! What in the name of Planet Doom (or Counter-Earth) is going on? Cameo appearances by Dr. Karla Sofen, Abe Jenkins, Melissa Gold, Roger Aubrey, Sharon Carter, and Graviton. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #52
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 52

    "The Pursuit of Justice" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and Rikki Barnes (aka Bucky from the Heroes Reborn Universe). Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. Captain America and the Thunderbolts are deep in Latveria and deep in trouble! The T-Bolts originally came to Victor Von Doom's homeland to rescue Dallas Riordan! But instead they are searching for eco-terrorists who want to kill the population of Latveria with a biochemical weapon! Auspiciously, the shield-slinger's diverse crew locates the so-called terrorists: the Young Allies from Counter-Earth! And their leader is Rikki Barnes -- Cap's partner during his time in the Heroes Reborn Universe! So what happens when Cap and Bucky meet on the battlefield with a weapon of mass destruction lying between them? Hard choices have to be made. An excellent issue! Appearances by Doctor Doom, Rebel, Abe Jenkins, Melissa Gold, Clint Barton, and Dum Dum Dugan. Young Allies: Bucky, Kid Colt, I.Q., and Toro. Thunderbolts Lineup: Charcoal, Jolt, Beetle, Fixer, Meteorite, Scream, and Smuggler. (Notes: Rikki Barnes was the creative highlight of the Captain America (1996) 2nd series. She last saw Cap in the Heroes Reborn: The Return (1997) limited series. Elements of the plot continue in the special one-shot: Thunderbolts Life Sentences.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #53
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 53

    "The Parent Trap" Guest-starring Captain America. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. Plot continues from the one-shot Thunderbolts Life Sentences. After their adventure in Latveria, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Thunderbolts return to their headquarters in Colorado. Charlie Burlingame (aka Charcoal) goes back to Burton Canyon high school where he bumps into someone he doesn't like: his father! Charcoal's dad still works for the Secret Empire, and he wants his son to steal a special chemical compound from a nearby chemical plant. But Charcoal refuses! And then a squad from the Imperial Army attacks! Can Charcoal defeat the heavily armed squad all by himself? His Justice like Lightning friends are on their way! Cameo appearances by G.W. Bridge, Sharon Carter, Ogre, Humus Sapien, Graviton, Moonstone, Mentallo, and Hawkeye. Thunderbolts Lineup: Charcoal, Jolt, Fixer, Meteorite, Beetle, Scream, and Smuggler. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #54
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 54

    "Cat & Mouse" Part 1 of 2. Script by Fabian Nicieza (with credit to Michael Barreiro). Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. Captain America's temporary assignment to lead the Thunderbolts is over. And his replacement is none other than Citizen V (aka John Watkins III). However there is one very big problem! The mind of Baron Helmut Zemo has been implanted into John Watkins' body! So the T-Bolts' new leader is actually their original leader! Meanwhile, the Fixer has been doggedly trying to find where Ogre is hiding within Mount Charteris and also what he is hiding. Regrettably, the Fixer is successful. And the world is about to meet Humus Sapien for the first time! Cameo appearances by Charcoal, Jolt, Beetle, Meteorite, Scream, Smuggler, Graviton, Moonstone, Mentallo, Hawkeye, Dallas Riordan, Abe Jenkins, and Melissa Gold. (Notes: This issue includes a special 3-page feature: "Who the Heck is Humus Sapien?" by Fred Hembeck and Michael Barreiro. The text explains Humus Sapien's history dating back to the first issue of F.O.O.M. published in 1973. Citizen V previously appeared in the Citizen V (2001) limited series which reveals his whereabouts after the events of Thunderbolts #50.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #55
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 55

    "Does Anyone Remember Humus Sapien?!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Fabian Nicieza (with credit to Michael Barreiro). Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. Humus Sapien walks the Earth! And all mankind is in serious danger! The powerful mutant draws upon the life force of every living person when he projects his awesome electromagnetic energy! Which is why Ogre spent years keeping HS-1 in suspended animation. The T-Bolts swiftly realize they can't beat Humus Sapien and further fighting will only lead to more random deaths across the globe. So what is the solution? Is it possible for someone to reach the humanity inside Humus Sapien? It's the only way. Origin of Humus Sapien. Cameo appearances by Melissa Gold, Hawkeye, Plantman, Headlok, Cottonmouth, Dallas Riordan, Jarvis, Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, Moonstone, Graviton, and the Arabian Knight. Flashback cameos by the Vanisher, Professor Xavier, and the original X-Men. Thunderbolts Lineup: Citizen V (aka Baron Zemo), Charcoal, Jolt, Fixer, Meteorite, Beetle, Scream, and Smuggler. (Notes: This two-part story was reprinted in 2022 in the hardcover: Thunderbolts Omnibus #2. The hardcover collects issues #34 thru #63.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #56
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 56

    "Beyond Redemption!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. The Thunderbolts go from the frying pan into the fire as the threat of Humus Sapien is over, but the menace of Graviton is back again! And this time thanks to Moonstone's influence, the Master of Gravity is reinvigorated with a new purpose and in greater control of the fundamental force! Tragically for the T-Bolts, Graviton is also more deadly! In a horrific display of his powers, he kills Charcoal, Meteorite (aka Valerie Barnhardt), and the Beetle (aka Leila Davis). Next Graviton disintegrates Jolt, Scream, and Smuggler. As the carnage unfolds, Baron Zemo (aka Citizen V) flees Mount Charteris, and the Fixer follows suit! What a disaster! Where is Moonstone? Is she going to do anything to stop the slaughter? Someone please call the Avengers! Final appearance of Charcoal. Cameo appearances by Atlas, Dallas Riordan, Jarvis, Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, M'Reel, Nova, G.W. Bridge, Cottonmouth, Hawkeye, Headlok, Plantman, Abe Jenkins, and Melissa Gold. 32 pages Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #57
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 57

    "Storms Clouds Gathering" Part 2 of 3. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. Graviton reigns supreme in the Rocky Mountains! The Master of Gravity has lifted the great cities of the world (including London, Paris, and many others) into the clouds! And at the same time trapped all the New York-based super-heroes (such as the Avengers and Fantastic Four) in a powerful gravitational field. Now he's busy terraforming the Earth into his own image! Wow, who can (or who is left) to defeat Graviton? In a stunning twist of fate, Baron Zemo (in the body of Citizen V) decides to lead the counterattack against the Master of Gravity! After Helmut locates Abe Jenkins and Melissa Gold in Burton Canyon, he orders the V-Battalion to send new armor for both of them! So MACH-3 and Songbird are back in the game! And once Atlas arrives in Colorado (via the body of Dallas Riordan), the original Thunderbolts are assembled and ready to save the world! Appearances by the Fixer, Moonstone, M'Reel, Roger Aubrey, Elisabeth Barstow, Fred Davis, Hawkeye, Cottonmouth, Headlok, Mentallo, Plantman, Jarvis, and Kang the Conqueror. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #58
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 58

    "Degrees of Evil" Part 3 of 3. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey, Greg Adams, and Rich Perrotta. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. The original Thunderbolts are back! And by working together like a well-oiled machine, they quickly gain the upper hand on Graviton! But then Marvel's Most Wanted discover a second crisis! M'Reel -- Graviton's unassuming alien assistant -- has been leeching his master's power in order to open a spatial gateway...that will allow his alien brethren to invade the Earth! When the invaders start pouring thru the dimensional doorway, the T-Bolts engage them! But they soon realize the only way to defeat the invasion is to close the gateway at all costs! Songbird can safely close the gateway from the outside! But her teammates must fatefully close it from the inside! Sadly, this reunion of the Thunderbolts may be very short-lived. Godspeed to all. Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Cottonmouth, Headlok, Mentallo, Plantman, Roger Aubrey, Elisabeth Barstow, and Angar the Screamer. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas (via Dallas Riordan), Citizen V (aka Baron Zemo), Fixer, Jolt, MACH-3, Moonstone, and Songbird. (Note: The 9/11 WTC ribbon adorns the cover for the first time.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #59
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 59

    "Silent Scream!" 'Nuff Said issue. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. The battle vs. Graviton and M'Reel's alien race has concluded. The town of Burton Canyon is still standing. All but one thunderbolt is missing. And a new threat has suddenly emerged: Angar the Screamer! Oh my, where did Melissa Gold's former partner in crime come from? Perhaps appropriately, the only T-Bolt left in Colorado is Songbird (aka Melissa Gold). After SHIELD repairs her carapace, Songbird takes flight to silence the Screamer! It's an emotional hypersound clash with a very quiet ending. 'Nuff said indeed! Cameo appearances by the Fixer, Jolt, MACH-3, Moonstone, Dallas Riordan, and Baron Heinrich Zemo (of the Heroes Reborn Universe). (Notes: Marvel titles were published this month with wordless stories as part of the 'Nuff Said event. This issue includes a 6-page text feature detailing the plot for Thunderbolts #59. This issue also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 43,625; average paid circulation 42,434.) 40 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #60
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 60

    Heroes Return Part 1 of 3. "Brave New World?" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. In a shocking twist, the Thunderbolts that closed M'Reel's gateway two issues ago were transported to the Heroes Reborn Universe! Specifically, Counter-Earth -- which is currently on the opposite side of the sun from Earth-616. The T-Bolts are aghast at the deplorable conditions on the war-torn planet, but they have a bigger problem at the moment! Namely, Baron Heinrich Zero and the Thunderbolts of Counter-Earth! Meanwhile in Pittsburgh, Hawkeye and his band of prison escapees try to lay low and avoid the Guardsmen. Cameo appearances by Roger Aubrey, Elisabeth Barstow, and John Watkins III (aka Citizen V). Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas (via Dallas Riordan), Fixer, Jolt, MACH-3, and Moonstone. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #61
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 61

    Heroes Return Part 2 of 3. "Living in a Vise" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Scott Koblish. Marvel's Most Wanted are trapped on Counter-Earth! However there is a small window of opportunity to escape. The World Party is launching a rocket into space from Germany! And if the T-Bolts can hijack it, they might be able to get back home! But two large obstacles are in the way: Baron Heinrich Zemo and Baron Helmut Zemo! In the meantime, Hawkeye's plan to go on the run with three super-villains...without anyone getting hurt or killed has gone awry. So SHIELD tasks Songbird to bring in her former boss! But she has to find Clint Barton and his motley crew first! Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, Cottonmouth, Headlok, Mentallo, and Plantman. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #62
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 62

    Heroes Return Part 3 of 3. "What Would the Mirror Say?" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. On Counter-Earth the countdown is on! The Thunderbolts have six hours to sneak onboard the World Party's rocket...and ride it back to their Earth (aka Earth-616)! However Baron Helmut Zemo is threatening to ruin the T-Bolts' plans, if the Fixer cannot find him a new host body before the launch! Then there is the ethical dilemma that Jolt implores her teammates to consider. If the Thunderbolts leave Counter-Earth, who will protect the people from the evil designs of the World Party and Baron Heinrich Zemo? The T-Bolts are caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. Assuming there are blue seas on this desolate planet. Cameo appearances by Bucky (aka Rikki Barnes), Kid Colt, and Toro -- the Young Allies of the Heroes Reborn Universe. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas (via Dallas Riordan), Fixer, Jolt, MACH-3, and Moonstone. (Notes: This three-part story was reprinted in 2020 in the hardcover: Heroes Reborn The Return Omnibus.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #63
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 63

    "Criminal Intent" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. Melissa Gold is hot on the trail of the Hawkeye the Marksman! And she's using her skills -- from her days as Screaming Mimi -- to track the Thunderbolts' former leader and his chain gang to the Pacific Northwest. Eventually, Songbird finds her quarry in Vancouver inside a facility previously owned by Justin Hammer. While Melissa is outside pondering how to free Hawkeye; an old adversary, Cyclone, attacks the building...and chaos erupts! Now it's time for Songbird to fly into action! Cameo appearances by Cottonmouth, Headlok, Mentallo, Plantman, Baron Helmut Zemo, Atlas (via Dallas Riordan), Fixer, Jolt, MACH-3, and Moonstone. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #64
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 64

    "City of Hope" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. These are heady days for Baron Helmut Zemo. His mind was successfully transferred into the body of his counterpart on Counter-Earth. He is leading the Thunderbolts again. And his team has just discovered the beautiful city of Attilan on this beleaguered planet. Now the question...does Baron Zemo want to save Counter-Earth or rule it? Either one will be very difficult. Will the Thunderbolts help him? Meanwhile on Earth-616, the Crimson Cowl recruits new villains for her next iteration of the Masters of Evil. Cameo appearances by Black Mamba, Cardinal, Cyclone, Gypsy Moth, Hydro-Man, Machinesmith, and Man-Killer. Special 5-page insert: "The Call of Duty" Part 3. Script by Chuck Austen. Pencils by David Finch. Inks by Art Thibert. 44 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #65
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 65

    Becoming Heroes Part 1 of 5. "Moving Targets" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Al Vey and Nelson DeCastro. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. Hawkeye is back in business! And the ace archer is leading Songbird and Plantman on a clandestine mission in France -- to uncover the person who wants Justin Hammer's industrial secrets! After capturing the Cyclone in Paris, Clint Barton's new team breaks into one of Hammer's former mansions! But unfortunately, it's a trap! Man-Killer, Gypsy Moth, and Cardinal have been waiting for them! However as always...Hawkeye has a plan to win (them over)! Story continues in Thunderbolts #67. Cameo appearance by Machinesmith. (Note: The Thunderbolts title is published bi-monthly for the next eight issues.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #66
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 66

    Becoming Villains Part 1 of 5. "Empyrean Blues" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Chris Batista. Inks by Rich Perrotta. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. For three weeks the Thunderbolts have been on Counter-Earth. And in that time they have rescued thousands of people and resettled them on their floating city of Attilan. The Justice like Lightning heroes are becoming godlike figures to the new citizens, and Jolt is concerned. Baron Zemo and Moonstone are known for their delusions of grandeur. Will they do right by the people when push comes to shove? Only time will tell. Story continues in Thunderbolts #68. Thunderbolts Lineup on Counter-Earth: Baron Zemo, Atlas (via Dallas Riordan), Fixer, Jolt, MACH-3, and Moonstone. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #67
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 67

    Becoming Heroes Part 2 of 5. "Trust in Fear" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Sandu Florea. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. Clint Barton has done it again! The bowslinger extraordinaire has assembled another group of super-villains! Amazon, Blackheath (aka Plantman), Cyclone, Harrier, Skein (aka Gypsy Moth), and Songbird make up the new pseudo-Thunderbolts. Can Hawkeye turn these former bad guys into heroes? The first test on the path to redemption comes in Symkaria -- where Clint believes the Crimson Cowl is hiding. However Symkaria has its own special protector! Once Hawkeye makes peace with Silver Sable, they visit the home of Justine Hammer...and then the free-for-all begins! Hawkeye, Silver Sable, and Marvel's Most (recent) Wanted vs. Black Mamba, Hydro-Man, Machinesmith, and the Crimson Cowl! Story continues in Thunderbolts #69. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #68
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 68

    Becoming Villains Part 2 of 5. "Trust in Fear" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Chris Batista. Inks by Rich Perrotta. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Al Vey. The Thunderbolts' hope of creating a floating Shangri-La on Counter-Earth is shattered when a homicide occurs! Baron Zemo orders Dallas Riordan and Moonstone to begin investigating the murder immediately. And they quickly identify the suspect: Lloyd Bloch -- the Phantom Eagle of Counter-Earth! But on Earth-616, Lloyd Bloch was the first Moonstone -- the person from whom Dr. Karla Sofen stole her alien gemstone years ago. If Moonstone catches the Phantom Eagle, will she steal a second gemstone? Even on Counter-Earth, history can repeat itself. Story continues in Thunderbolts #70. Cameo appearances by the Fixer, Jolt, and MACH-3. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #69
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 69

    Becoming Heroes Part 3 of 5. "Green With Envy" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Jean Jacques Dzialowski. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Scott Koblish. With the home field advantage, the Masters of Evil took down the novice Thunderbolts in Symkaria. And now Machinesmith is ready to begin his experiments on the former Plantman. Only Sam Smithers can activate (or neutralize) the deadly toxin inside the bodies of Justin Hammer's former henchmen. The Crimson Cowl (aka Justin Hammer's daughter) knows this and so do the T-Bolts! Songbird tries to rally her new teammates against the Masters of Evil, but some of them don't want to fight. Is the Crimson Cowl going to triumph by default? Story continues in Thunderbolts #71. Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan and the Elite Agents of SHIELD. Thunderbolts Lineup in Symkaria: Hawkeye, Songbird, Amazon (aka Man-Killer), Blackheath, Cyclone, Harrier (aka Cardinal), and Skein. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #70
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 70

    Becoming Villains Part 3 of 5. "Souls in the Balance" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Stefano Caselli. Inks by Rich Perrotta. Cover by Patrick Zircher and Scott Koblish. MACH-3 and Jolt fly to Paris to check out a mysterious radiation cloud hovering over the destroyed city. And when MACH-3 descends to ground level, he gets a big shock! The citizens of the City of Lights on Counter-Earth are actually alive! But something is terribly wrong with them. The rest of the T-Bolts soon arrive in France, and then the Rip makes their astonishing appearance! Oh my, what is or are the Rip? The Rip are the living manifestations of Order and Chaos -- sent to Counter-Earth to judge the planet. And if the Thunderbolts misplay the situation in Paris...judgment will come swiftly for both the quick and the dead! Story continues in Thunderbolts #72. Cameo appearance by Anomaly. Thunderbolts Lineup on Counter-Earth: Baron Zemo, Atlas (via Dallas Riordan), Fixer, Jolt, MACH-3, and Moonstone. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #71
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 71

    Becoming Heroes Part 4 of 5. "For the Common Good" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Manuel Garcia. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Juan Bobillo and Marcelo Sosa. Dum Dum Dugan and the Elite Agents of SHIELD arrive in Symkaria! And they want Blackheath's body! But Songbird knows that SHIELD will use the biotoxin (inside the former Plantman) to blackmail super-villains -- just like the Crimson Cowl was going to do. Hawkeye agrees with Melissa. So the battle lines are officially drawn: the Thunderbolts vs. the Elite Agents of SHIELD! And maybe Blackheath isn't dead after all. Perhaps he just needs watering! Story concludes in Thunderbolts #73. Cameo appearances by Hydro-Man and Citizen V (aka John Watkins III). 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #72
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 72

    Becoming Villains Part 4 of 5. "Malignant Tumors" Guest-starring the Young Allies. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Chris Batista. Inks by Rich Perrotta. Cover by Juan Bobillo and Marcelo Sosa. Counter-Earth is dying. The world that Franklin Richards created is being eaten away from the inside by a bizarre radiation source. After Moonstone defeats Anomaly in Paris, the Thunderbolts track the radiation to the Mir Diamond Mine in Siberia of all places! The Justice like Lightning heroes navigate their way to the bottom of the mine and find a gigantic spaceship leaking radiation! And then they bump into the Young Allies! Rikki Barnes' crew has its own plan for saving the planet. But Baron Zemo doesn't like it. Can anyone prevent the imminent implosion of Counter-Earth? Story concludes in Thunderbolts #74. Young Allies: Bucky, Kid Colt, Toro, and the Rip. (Note: This five-part story was reprinted in 2020 in the hardcover: Heroes Reborn The Return Omnibus.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #73
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 73

    Becoming Heroes Part 5 of 5. "No Lose" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Manuel Garcia. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Juan Bobillo and Marcelo Sosa. Marvel's Most Wanted are wrapping up their adventure in Symkaria, when Citizen V suddenly appears! John Watkins says that the V-Battalion's enormous Vanguard ship is spewing radiation from its engines -- and apparently pushing matter into a celestial white hole. Somewhat reluctantly, Hawkeye's new team agrees to help the V-Battalion and risk their lives to save Europe! The Thunderbolts, Citizen V, and Silver Sable bravely enter the collapsing Vanguard and attempt to close the white hole. But the odds are stacked against them! Cameo appearances by the Crimson Cowl, Dum Dum Dugan, Cyclone, Elisabeth Barstow, Jim Hammond, and Baron Helmut Zemo. Thunderbolts Lineup in Symkaria: Hawkeye, Songbird, Amazon, Blackheath, Harrier, and Skein. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #74
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 74

    Becoming Villains Part 5 of 5. "No Win" Guest-starring the Young Allies. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Chris Batista. Inks by Rich Perrotta. Cover by Juan Bobillo and Marcelo Sosa. This is it! Last call for Counter-Earth! If the Thunderbolts are going to escape from the doomed planet they must act now! But what is the best course of action? Everything comes down to Moonstone's ability to convince Baron Helmut Zemo to do something for the greater good -- rather than for himself. Atlas, Dallas Riordan, Jolt, MACH-3, and the Fixer have their bags packed! They just need a ride home that won't get them killed or Counter-Earth destroyed! Shoot for the stars! An excellent issue! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Amazon, Blackheath, Harrier, Skein, and Songbird. Young Allies: Bucky, I.Q., Kid Colt, Toro, and the Rip. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #75
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 75

    "Didn't See That Coming" Double-Sized issue. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Manuel Garcia. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Juan Bobillo and Marcelo Sosa. In a remarkable escape, Baron Zemo's Thunderbolts made it off Counter-Earth and through the Void! And now they are standing in Symkaria staring Hawkeye's Thunderbolts in the face! Both teams are shocked to see one another! But before they can enjoy a happy reunion, they must plug the Void from the Earth-616 side. Once that perilous task is complete, the day of reckoning arrives for one Baron Helmut Zemo! Silver Sable wants to arrest him! Citizen V wants to kill him! But they cannot. For he is literally not the same man anymore. As a result the twelve thunderbolts retire to a villa in the Canary Islands to determine what to do next. Amazon, Skein, MACH-3, and Harrier elect to leave the team. While Atlas, Dallas Riordan, Blackheath, Fixer, Moonstone, and Songbird decide to stay. Those six T-Bolts will choose their leader going forward. Surely they will pick the former avenger instead of the Prussian baron with tyrannical tendencies -- right? The first issue of the Thunderbolts ended with a shocking twist. Will the last issue do the same? Cameo appearances by Jim Hammond, Elisabeth Barstow, Jolt, and the Young Allies. (Notes: This issue is effectively the final issue of the first volume of the Thunderbolts as the title is revamped with new characters for issue #76. Baron Zemo and the Thunderbolts return in the Avengers Thunderbolts (2004) limited series and then in the New Thunderbolts (2005) title. This issue completes Fabian Nicieza's enjoyable 3-year run as the writer of the Thunderbolts series. The last page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 39,000; average paid circulation 36,997.) 48 pages. Cover price $3.50.