With the Thunderbolts set to make their live-action debut in the near future, Marvel Comics is not sitting idly by. They have ambitious plans for the team in their printed narratives. The current Thunderbolts team is deeply involved in the "One World Under Doom" crossover event, and following the movie's release, fans will be introduced to an entirely new Thunderbolts team in the comic series.

Marvel has unveiled "New Thunderbolts*", a thrilling new series penned by Sam Humphries, known for his work on "Uncanny X-Force", and illustrated by Ton Lima, who previously worked on "West Coast Avengers". The stunning cover art for the first issue is crafted by Stephen Segovia. You can view the cover of issue #1 below:

While the new series aims to leverage the buzz around the movie, it introduces a unique twist with Bucky Barnes leading the team and an intriguing asterisk in the title. However, the lineup of the team diverges significantly from what fans might expect, featuring newcomers such as Clea, Laura Kinney's Wolverine, Namor, Hulk, and Eddie Brock as Carnage.

The series kicks off with Bucky Barnes and Black Widow tackling an existential threat caused by doppelgangers of the Illuminati. To address this crisis, they assemble a formidable new team. Yet, managing such a diverse group of powerful and volatile individuals promises to be a challenging endeavor.

Sam Humphries expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I love every iteration of Thunderbolts. I'm thrilled to continue the franchise's proud tradition of hard-hitting action, powder keg personalities, and explosive surprises into a new era. This is a gang of seven of the biggest badasses and loose cannons from different corners of the Marvel Universe. Assembling a super team is like inviting the right combination of guests to a dinner party. So I imagined a dangerous, disastrous, unhinged Marvel dinner party, and went with that."

Ton Lima shared his excitement about the project, saying, "I'm having a blast working on this book with Mr. Humphries and the team. Look at this lineup... it's crazy. They're not here to talk; they jump straight to the action! And that's the most fun part to draw. None of them are known for taking it easy on the job, so I can't either."

"New Thunderbolts* #1" is slated for release on June 11, 2025.

For those eager to learn more about the Thunderbolts* movie, delve into details about Lewis Pullman's character, The Sentry, and discover the significance of the asterisk in the title.