Marvel’s “Thunderbolts”: The Antiheroes Ready to Save the World
“Thunderbolts” is set to release on May 2, 2023, in Japan and the U.S. The film features a diverse team of six antiheroes with complicated histories. Characters include Yelena, Red…
The Thunderbolts are a fictional team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They were created by writer Kurt Busiek and artist Mark Bagley and made their first appearance in “The Incredible Hulk” #449 in 1997. The team typically consists of reformed supervillains who undertake missions to redeem themselves and prove their worth as heroes. The original lineup included characters like Baron Zemo, Moonstone, and The Fixer.
Over the years, the team has undergone several iterations and changes in membership, often reflecting a mix of antiheroes and traditional superheroes, emphasizing themes of redemption and the complexity of heroism. The Thunderbolts have been featured in various comic book series, limited series, and crossover events within the Marvel Universe, working for various leaders and in different configurations, sometimes acting as covert operatives or government-sanctioned heroes.
The concept of the Thunderbolts plays with the idea that not all heroes are born, and sometimes, those with a troubled past can turn towards a path of good, illuminating the nuances of character and morality in the superhero genre.
“Thunderbolts” is set to release on May 2, 2023, in Japan and the U.S. The film features a diverse team of six antiheroes with complicated histories. Characters include Yelena, Red…