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Marvel's 'New Thunderbolts': Epic Team-Up Arrives June 2025!

3/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Get ready for an electrifying new chapter in the Marvel universe! On June 11, 2025, "New Thunderbolts" hits the shelves, led by the fierce duo of Bucky Barnes and Black Widow. Joining them are iconic characters like Carnage, Hulk, Wolverine, Namor, and Clea, as they battle sinister doppelgangers of the Illuminati, just in time for the MCU film debut on May 2.

History

Historical Context

The upcoming "New Thunderbolts" comic reflects Marvel's long history of complex character arcs and team dynamics. Bucky Barnes, once a sidekick in World War II, evolved into the conflicted Winter Soldier, mirroring post-war narratives of trauma and redemption. Similarly, Black Widow's journey from a Soviet assassin to a hero highlights themes of identity and transformation, resonating with the Cold War's espionage legacy.

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Story summary

Get ready for an electrifying new chapter in the Marvel universe! On June 11, 2025, "New Thunderbolts" hits the shelves, led by the fierce duo of Bucky Barnes and Black Widow. Joining them are iconic characters like Carnage, Hulk, Wolverine, Namor, and Clea, as they battle sinister doppelgangers of the Illuminati, just in time for the MCU film debut on May 2.

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