Following the earlier teaser images, Marvel has now unveiled the new team of Thunderbolts, which will be led by the Winter Soldier, and also featuring Moonstone, the Fixer, Atlas, and MACH-V.
Jim Zub will write the new Thunderbolts with Jon Malin on art; the series is said to tie into the upcoming âAvengers Standoffâ event which kicks off in April.
Via Marvel.com:
âSuper villains looking for redemption I think is the ultimate strength and heart of Thunderbolts and sets it apart from everything out there,â argues Malin. âThese characters have done very bad thingsâwillingly. No one mind controlled them, they made choices of their own free will and that can never be fully taken back. That motivates me beyond belief to tell this story.â
âWe all look for redemption in one form or another, this is universal and thatâs the appeal,â he continues. âAlso the lesson of be careful who you trust because when you need them the most they might not be the person you thought they were. They may, in fact, be the one putting the knife in your back, willingly and without hesitation.â
âDoing the right thing is different than being âgood,ââ Zub elaborates. âWeâve assembled a potent mix of characters to explore that theme with big drama, big action, and unexpected twists along the way. The new team is stacked with powerful personalities and a mission thatâs going to tear them up and get right to their core. Iâm excited about putting them in tough spots and letting the sparks fly.â
