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Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) comic books

  • Issue #-1
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) -1

    "Distant Rumblings!" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Steve Epting and Keith Aiken. Narration by Stan Lee. In South America, Baron Heinrich Zemo shares a story with his son, Baron Helmut Zemo, about the time he killed the original Citizen V during WWII. And while the elder baron is speaking, the local citizens begin to revolt! In ruthless fashion Heinrich squashes the rebellion and executes all its leaders! The younger baron and Erik Josten are duly impressed. Meanwhile in Lower Manhattan, the Fixer breaks up a fight between Hydra and the Sub-Mariner! Cameo appearances by Dr. Karla Sofen, Doc Samson, Melissa Gold, Abner Jenkins, and Hallie Takahama. (Notes: This one-shot issue was part of Marvel's company-wide "Flashback" event; and published in July 1997 -- the same month as Thunderbolts #4. An advertisement from Human Torch Comics (1940) #5B featuring the original Citizen V is included. This story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #1.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #1A.D
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 1A.D
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    First Printing. Direct Edition. 1st appearance Hallie Takahama (becomes Jolt). Pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell. Justice ... Like Lightning!, script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell; Earth's newest heroic team, the Thunderbolts, bursts on the scene to widespread acclaim ... but all is not as it seems. 52 pgs.

    NOTE: 1st appearance of Erik Josten as Atlas (formerly Power Man I, formerly the Smuggler, formerly Goliath). Cover price $2.99.

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    $80 Thunderbolts #1 CBCS 9.2 1997 Marvel Comics
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    $200 CGC 9.8 Thunderbolts #1 - 1st Solo Series & New Masters of Evil - Marvel 1997
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    $250 THUNDERBOLTS 1 CGC 9.8 White Pages Mark Bagley and Vince Russell cover and art
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  • Issue #1A.N
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 1A.N
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    First Printing. Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance Hallie Takahama (becomes Jolt). Pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell. Justice ... Like Lightning!, script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell; Earth's newest heroic team, the Thunderbolts, bursts on the scene to widespread acclaim ... but all is not as it seems. 52 pgs.

    NOTE: 1st appearance of Erik Josten as Atlas (formerly Power Man I, formerly the Smuggler, formerly Goliath). Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #1REP.2ND
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 1REP.2ND
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    2nd Printing with Pink/Purple cover. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #2A
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 2A

    Pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell. Deceiving Appearances, script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell; The Thunderbolts intervene when the Thinker's android kidnaps Franklin Richards; the Thunderbolts are offered the Baxter Building as a headquarters. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #2B
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 2B

    Pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell. Deceiving Appearances, script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell; The Thunderbolts intervene when the Thinker's android kidnaps Franklin Richards; the Thunderbolts are offered the Baxter Building as a headquarters. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #3
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 3

    "Too Many Masters!" Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Vince Russell. Cover by Mark Bagley and Vince Russell. To show its gratitude, the City of New York gives Four Freedoms Plaza -- the former home of the Fantastic Four -- to the Thunderbolts! Citizen V is ecstatic to take over the FF's headquarters and its state-of-the-art equipment. But while the T-Bolts are moving in, they receive a distress call about a fight taking place between the Black Widow and the Masters of Evil! Hold on, how is that possible? Apparently, a new group of super-villains has taken the Masters of Evil's moniker! And needless to say, Baron Zemo will not let this effrontery stand! So at the west side docks, the old masters meet the new ones! Which team will prove the lesser of two evils? First appearance of the second Crimson Cowl. Cameo appearances by Dallas Riordan and Hallie Takahama. New Masters of Evil: Crimson Cowl, Cyclone, Flying Tiger, Klaw, Man-Killer, and Tiger Shark. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Citizen V, MACH-1, Meteorite, Songbird, and Techno. (Notes: Also this month the T-Bolts guest-star in Spider-Man Team-Up (1995) #7. This issue was reprinted in 2021 in the hardcover: Thunderbolts Omnibus #1. The hardcover collects issues #1 thru #33.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #4
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 4
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    First appearance of Jolt in "A Shock to the System!" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Vince Russell. Cover by Mark Bagley and Vince Russell. A young teenager comes to Four Freedoms Plaza in desperate need of assistance! She says bizarre experiments are being performed on children at a remote castle in upstate New York. Some of the T-Bolts feel compassion for Hallie and want to help her! But the Masters of Evil are only pretending to be heroes. Are they capable of selfless acts? Nevertheless, Citizen V leads his team north to assault the mysterious castle! And once inside the Thunderbolts discover the sick mastermind behind the experiments: Armin Zola. No one is surprised. But everyone is determined to shut him down! Cameo appearance by Dallas Riordan. (Notes: The T-Bolts appear next in Thunderbolts Annual 1997. This issue was reprinted in 2001 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Justice Like Lightning; and reprinted again in 2011 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #1.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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    $50 Thunderbolts #4 CGC 9.6 1st Appearance of Hallie Takahama as Jolt Marvel 1997

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  • Issue #5
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 5

    "Growing Pains" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Vince Russell. Cover by Mark Bagley and Vince Russell. On a beautiful day in New York, the Thunderbolts (in their civilian identities) enjoy an afternoon walking through the city! And the team's newest member, Jolt, is thrilled to be with her new friends; even though she doesn't know who they really are! Unfortunately, the T-Bolts' fun day comes to a screeching halt, when the Growing Man drops into the heart of Manhattan! The Thunderbolts quickly assemble and attack! And then adopt the unusual strategy of hitting the Growing Man to make him grow as big as possible! Hold on, that's not what the Avengers would do! Will the T-Bolts' bold strategy work? Cameo appearances by Baron von Strucker and Dallas Riordan. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Citizen V, Jolt, MACH-1, Meteorite, Songbird, and Techno. (Notes: The Growing Man previously appeared in Avengers 300. This issue features a gatefold cover. This story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #1.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #6
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 6

    "Unstable Elements!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Vince Russell, Jim Sanders III, and Art Thibert. Cover by Mark Bagley and Vince Russell. At Four Freedoms Plaza, the Thunderbolts bask in the glow of their latest victory! However Baron Zemo is growing concerned that his Masters of Evil are enjoying the "hero life" too much (and their fan mail). But before Citizen V can make changes, a call for help comes in from the mayor's office! Strange creatures are attacking Madison Square Garden and La Guardia Airport! The T-Bolts split into two teams and rush to the dangerous scenes! And at each place they find doom... the Elements of Doom! Carbon, Cadmium, Chlorine, Cobalt, Phosphorus, Sodium, and more! Oh my, did any T-Bolts pay attention during high school chemistry? Cameo appearances by Dallas Riordan and G.W. Bridge. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Citizen V, Jolt, MACH-1, Meteorite, Songbird, and Techno. (Notes: The Elements of Doom appeared previously in Avengers Sugar Babies Edition (1993) #1. Their first appearance was in Avengers 188. This issue features a gatefold cover. This story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #2.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #7
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 7

    "The Revolt Within" Part 2 of 3. Plot by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Jeff Johnson. Inks by Will Blyberg, Eric Cannon, Larry Mahlstedt, Greg Adams, and Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Vince Russell. The T-Bolts are in hot pursuit of the Elements of Doom! But Citizen V is not with them! He told his team to stay at their headquarters. However, Jolt and Meteorite led the internal uprising to go find the Elements and save the city! The T-Bolts will face Baron Zemo's wrath later, but right now they face 109 elements in Central Park! Copper, Helium, Mercury, Nickel, Tungsten, and many others! The entire periodic table is coming at the Thunderbolts! Are they ready for a crash course in materials science? Cameo appearance by Dallas Riordan. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #8
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 8

    "Songbird: Alone!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Vince Russell Cover by Mark Bagley and Vince Russell. Inside the Elements of Doom's Central Park citadel, the Thunderbolts are in dire straits! Atlas and Jolt are prisoners! MACH-1 is out cold! Meteorite is injured! And Techno is mortally wounded! Only Songbird remains free to stop the Elements' plan for global domination! But the former Screaming Mimi is not used to working solo! She will have to summon the courage to fight past Gold, Silver, and Beryllium in order to reach the Russian scientist (who originally created the Elements)! And then maybe the T-Bolts will have a chance to dissolve the Elements and save the world! Cameo appearances by Spider-Man, Daredevil, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Magdalene, Swordsman, Dallas Riordan, G.W. Bridge, and the New Warriors. (Notes: The Fixer/Techno transitions from a human body to a mechanical one in this issue. The Elements of Doom return in Avengers (3rd series) #56. This issue features a gatefold cover. This three-part story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #2.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #9
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 9

    "Life Lessons" Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Vince Russell. Cover by Mark Bagley and Vince Russell. On a rainy night in Manhattan, MACH-1 and Songbird defeat a large creature called Ogur! And on their way back to the T-Bolts' headquarters, they run into the Black Widow! Apprehensively, the erstwhile Masters of Evil stop to talk to her. The widow tells MACH-1 and Songbird about an early battle fought between the second roster of avengers (Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch) and the Radioactive Man. A fight in which Clint, Pietro, and Wanda showed that they could leave their criminal pasts behind and become heroes! Why is Natasha telling this tale to the former Beetle and ex-grappler? Is time running out on the Thunderbolts' ruse? Cameo appearances by Citizen V and Techno. (Notes: The credits for the Avengers flashback story: Roger Stern (script), Ron Frenz (pencils), Will Blyberg (inks), and Al Milgrom (inks). This issue includes a special one-page parody advertisement featuring the Thunderbolts and Tastee Fruit Pies with script by Jim Smith and Mike Smith and art by James Fry and Arne Starr. This issue features a gatefold cover. During this timeframe the Thunderbolts guest-star in Heroes for Hire (1st series) #7.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #10
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 10

    "Heroes' Reward" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Vince Russell. Cover by Mark Bagley and Vince Russell. The Thunderbolts assemble at City Hall to receive their Avengers-level security clearance! And what a proud moment this is for Atlas, Jolt, MACH-1, and Songbird! But then out of the blue, G.W. Bridge and his SHIELD agents bust into the room... with an arrest warrant for the Masters of Evil! Oh no, is the gig up for the Justice like Lightning heroes? It certainly appears so! Citizen V quickly orders his team to break into small groups and fight their way back to Four Freedoms Plaza! The Masters of Evil (minus Jolt) do as they're told and rendezvous at their headquarters! And then the T-Bolts blast off into outer space as Four Freedoms Plaza explodes! Wow, what a day! And what a particularly great one for Baron Helmut Zemo! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Spider-Man, Daredevil, the New Warriors, and Dallas Riordan. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Franklin Richards, Captain America, and the Vision as part of the Heroes Return event. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Citizen V, Jolt, MACH-1, Meteorite, Songbird, and Techno. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #2. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 120,017; average paid circulation 77,986.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #11
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 11

    "The High Ground" Part 1 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Vince Russell. Cover by Mark Bagley and Vince Russell. In an unbelievable turn of events; the Thunderbolts are gone, and the Masters of Evil are back! The baleful Baron Zemo decided to end the superhero ruse last issue, because his plan to take over the world's militaries (via the bio-modem) was ready! And now on a satellite orbiting the Earth, the baron watches each country below fall to his rule one by one! Everything is going Zemo's way, except one small teenage problem: Jolt! The resourceful Hallie stowed away on the T-Bolt's escape craft! And she wants to stop Baron Zemo at all costs! But can she get her teammates to join here? Techno won't! Atlas is not sure! Songbird and MACH-1 are afraid! And Meteorite is thinking about it! When Zemo discovers Jolt's presence on the satellite, the thunderbolt vs. the thunderbolt battle erupts! Atlas, Techno, and Zemo vs. Jolt, MACH-1, Meteorite, and Songbird! Will the good Masters of Evil win? Cameo appearances by the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and Dallas Riordan. (Notes: The T-Bolts discovered the bio-modem in Spider-Man Team-Up (1995) #7. This issue features a gatefold cover. This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #2.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #12
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 12

    "Endgame" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers and Fantastic Four. Double-Sized issue. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Vince Russell, Scott Hanna, Larry Mahlstedt, and Greg Adams. Wraparound cover by Mark Bagley and Vince Russell. It's the first meeting between the Thunderbolts and the Avengers! And it comes under truly grim circumstances! Onboard his orbiting satellite, Baron Zemo has suppressed the internal rebellion of Jolt, Meteorite, MACH-1, and Songbird; and now he prepares to execute them while the mind-controlled Avengers and Fantastic Four look on! However Atlas won't let his friends be killed! So he stops the baron! But then Zemo orders Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the FF to do the job instead! Oh no, five thunderbolts vs. twelve of the planet's greatest super-heroes! Do the T-Bolts have any hope of victory? Auspiciously, one avenger is able to resist Zemo's mind control! Will his armored might added to the Thunderbolts' be enough to stop Baron Zemo? Only the world depends on it! A terrific issue! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Giant-Man, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #2. The trade paperback collects issues #6 thru #14.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #13
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 13

    "In the Courts of Kosmos!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. Just as the Thunderbolts were surrendering to the Avengers last issue, they disappeared in a brilliant flash of light! Where did they go? The five T-Bolts have been swept across time and space into another dimension that Atlas knows very well: Kosmos! Why did the Kosmosians abduct them? Evidently, the alien race fears an invasion from Kang the Conqueror! And their ruler thinks the Thunderbolts are agents of Kang! And all allies of the Conqueror must be killed! Oh boy, what a mess! How will the T-Bolts survive on Kosmos, much less get back to Earth? Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the Thing. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Jolt, MACH-1, Moonstone, and Songbird. (Notes: Atlas previously escaped from Kosmos in Thunderbolts Annual 1997. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #14
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 14

    "Casualties of War!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. In the dimension of Kosmos, the Thunderbolts have been sentenced to death! However before the sentence can be carried out, the bloody civil war raging across Kosmos reaches the imperial palace! And in a dramatic reversal, the ruling primotur asks the T-Bolts for help in squashing the rebellion. But that will prove to be a huge mistake... as it gives Moonstone time to strike a deal with the second-in-command vizier! And the deal she strikes is not the kind a superhero usually makes! Is murder on the menu in Kosmos in exchange for a trip home? Sadly, old habits die hard. Cameo appearances by Baron Zemo and Techno. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This two-part story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #2.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #15
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 15

    "Wanted Dead or Alive!" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. The Thunderbolts are back on Earth! And the fugitives from the law are currently hiding out in the Colorado Rockies! The team has decided to stay together, and they must find shelter and employment as soon as possible! Initially, the T-Bolts' plan to integrate back into society works. But in several days, G.W. Bridge and his Mandroids catch up to the them outside a local motel! And suddenly the T-Bolts are fighting for their freedom in the Centennial State! Cameo appearances by Baron Zemo, Techno, Dallas Riordan, the new Citizen V (in the shadows), and the Lightning Rods (aka the former Great Lakes Avengers). Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Jolt, MACH-1, Moonstone, and Songbird. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #3.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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    $4 Thunderbolts #15 Marvel 1998 NM- Baron Zemo Moonstone Atlas Songbird Jolt Mach-1

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  • Issue #16
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 16

    "Thunder & Lightning" Guest-starring the Lightning Rods. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. After escaping from SHIELD last issue, the Thunderbolts encounter a new problem: the Lightning Rods! The former Great Lakes Avengers want to apprehend the T-Bolts to impress SHIELD! But Jolt, MACH-1, Moonstone, and Songbird aren't going to let anyone capture them! Can the foursome defeat the Lightning Rods without Atlas' power? And what are the T-Bolts going to do about reports of the Hulk in Wyoming? Meanwhile in Mexico, a mysterious figure stalks Castle Zemo. And Techno and the baron know it not! Cameo appearances by G.W. Bridge and the new Citizen V. Lightning Rods Lineup: Big Bertha, Dinah Soar, Doorman, Flatman, and Mr. Immortal. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #3.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #17
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 17

    "Matters of Gravity" Guest-starring the Lightning Rods. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. It's a wild west shootout in Wyoming! As the Thunderbolts clash with the (robot) Hulk, the Lightning Rods, and Graviton! Oh no, where did the powerful Master of Gravity come from? Marvel's Most Wanted heroes don't know, but they valiantly attack him anyway! As expected the fight goes poorly until Atlas enters the fray! And then Dr. Karla Sofen (aka Moonstone) works her psychiatric charm on Graviton! What a strange way to win a battle! In the meantime south of the border, Baron Zemo and the new Citizen V cross swords in deadly combat! Cameo appearance by Techno. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Jolt, MACH-1, Moonstone, and Songbird. (Note: Graviton previously appeared in Avengers Unplugged (1995) #2. He will face the T-Bolts again in Thunderbolts #28. Citizen V and Baron Zemo battle for a second time in Captain America (3rd series) Annual 1998. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #18
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 18

    "Career Opportunities" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. The T-Bolts return to the Colorado Rockies and set up a new hideaway location! But the team's planned rest is interrupted by the sudden appearance of Cyclone (from the new Masters of Evil)! After a disjointed and frustrating fight vs. Cyclone, the Thunderbolts track him to a nearby city! And once there they encounter Cyclone's teammates! And then the T-Bolts encounter defeat! What will the Crimson Cowl do with her vanquished foes? How about make them a job offer! Will the Thunderbolts join the cowl's version of the Masters of Evil? Retelling of Atlas' origin. Masters of Evil Lineup: Crimson Cowl, Cyclone, Flying Tiger, Klaw, Man-Killer, and Tiger Shark. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #19
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 19

    First appearance of Charcoal in "Heat & Pressure" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. These are difficult days for the Thunderbolts as their efforts to regain the public's trust are not going well. The team still wants to become bonafide super-heroes, but the Crimson Cowl's offer from last issue is very, very tempting. However another opportunity for redemption arises, when a strange group called the Imperial Forces invades a local town named Burton Canyon! Bravely, the T-Bolts slip into the town to free the residents! But the town is guarded by Charcoal, the Burning Man! Are the Thunderbolts prepared to light up (the) Charcoal? Cameo appearance by the Masters of Evil. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Jolt, MACH-1, Moonstone, and Songbird. (Notes: Charcoal was the winning entry in Wizard Magazine's create-a-villain contest. This issue features a gatefold cover. This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #3.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #20
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 20

    "Decisions Part 1: Turning Point" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Jon Holdredge. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. The T-Bolts are fed up with the Crimson Cowl and her Masters of Evil! So the Justice like Lightning heroes take off for Fort Worth, Texas, to shut down her operations! Inside the Bureau of Printing and Engraving's Western Currency Facility, the Thunderbolts attack! Atlas, Jolt, MACH-1, Moonstone, and Songbird vs. Cyclone, Flying Tiger, Klaw, Man-Killer, and Tiger Shark! What a fight! But during the free-for-all, a shocking villain appears: the Dreadknight! Whoa, where did he come from? And which side is he going to take? One thing is certain... he will change the T-Bolts' lives forever! Cameo appearances by Baron Zemo, Techno, and Hawkeye. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #3. The trade paperback collects issues #15 thru #22. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 56,608; average paid circulation 53,467.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #21
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 21

    "Decisions Part 2: Trust" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. Hawkeye the Marksman arrives in Colorado to offer his leadership skills to the Thunderbolts! Jolt is thrilled at the idea of an avenger leading the team! Atlas and MACH-1 think it's a great idea too! Moonstone is fine with the plan, because she thinks Hawkeye can be easily controlled. But Songbird is not happy! And the ex-grappler defiantly flies away! By the time MACH-1 catches up to her, the former Screaming Mimi is engaging the National Guard! How is the Avengers' ace archer going to pull the T-Bolts out of this plight? Retelling of Songbird's origin. Cameo appearance by Dallas Riordan. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #3.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #22
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 22

    "Decisions Part 3: Taking a Stand" Guest-starring Hercules. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. It's official: Hawkeye is the new leader of the Thunderbolts! But before he takes over, Clint Barton gives one edict to his future charges! Anyone on the team that has previously committed a murder... must turn himself or herself into the police! Are there any past killers on the T-Bolts? Just one (that Hawkeye knows of): MACH-1! However any action on that front is postponed, once Hercules busts into the T-Bolts' cabin! The Lion of Olympus is enraged and craving revenge against Atlas (for the events of Avengers 274)! And nothing or no one is going to stop him! Wow, the Thunderbolts vs. the Prince of Power! Good luck to Marvel's Most Wanted! Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Hawkeye, Jolt, MACH-1, Moonstone, and Songbird. (Notes: The T-Bolts appear next in the Thunderbolts Wizard Edition also known as Thunderbolts #0; and then meet the Avengers for the second time in Avengers (3rd series) #12. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #23
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 23

    "Public Relations" 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. Today is a solemn day for the T-Bolts as MACH-1 turns himself into the authorities for crimes he committed as the Beetle. However the team's somber day abruptly ends when the U.S. Agent and the Jury attack! Edwin Cord has sent his high-tech mercenaries to drive the Thunderbolts out of Colorado! But Hawkeye and John Walker go back a ways to their days in the West Coast Avengers! Will that make a difference in the fight? Or will the recent addition of Charcoal (to the T-Bolts' ranks) be the deciding factor? Cameo appearances by the Crimson Cowl, Cyclone, Klaw, Man-Killer, Tiger Shark, and the new Citizen V. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #24
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 24

    "The Eye of the Storm" Part 1 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. At the end of last issue, Hawkeye made a bold statement to the press: "We're going to capture the Masters of Evil!" And now the Thunderbolts have to back up the talk! When the Masters of Evil begin tearing up a small town in Nebraska, the T-Bolts dash eastward to engage them! But it's a trap! The Crimson Cowl creates a massive tornado in the town and then quickly departs with her team! Thus leaving the T-Bolts to save the local citizens! Perhaps a special citizen (aka Citizen V) will help them! Flashback cameo by Arnim Zola to explain how Charcoal received his powers. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Charcoal, Hawkeye, Jolt, Moonstone, and Songbird. 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • 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 #43
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 43

    Avengers/Thunderbolts crossover. "Chasing Your Own Tail!" Part 4 of 7. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Greg Adams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Greg Adams. Inside their Mount Charteris headquarters, the Thunderbolts are perplexed! Because now both Moonstone and Atlas are missing! And the team doesn't know how to track them much less find them! Hawkeye is very frustrated, and then out of the blue Natasha Romanoff drops in! Oh my, what business does the Black Widow have with Marvel's Most Wanted? Apparently, Natasha thinks the recent war among Maggia factions is connected to Baron Zemo's former base in Latin America, and she wants Hawkeye to take her there! So the T-Bolts, the widow, and Techno (in disguise as Ogre) take off to investigate! What will they find lurking in the bowels of Zemo's old hideaway? Story continues in Avengers (3rd series) #33. Cameo appearances by the Invisible Woman, Mr. Fantastic, Moonstone, Dallas Riordan, Andrea Sterman, Windshear, Cyclone, Dr. Karl Malus, Scourge, Atlas, Count Nefaria, and the Avengers. Thunderbolts Lineup: Hawkeye, Charcoal, MACH-2, and Songbird. 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.