Thunderbolts Appreciation 2022

[Nomads1]

Wait a minute, Titania... one of She-Hulk's former enemies who is now a friendly sparring partner? Have Melissa and Jennifer ever been together? It seems they have a mutual friend.

It's another Titania. Although Mimi and Titania (the She-Hulk sparing partner) did serve together in Zemo's huge Master of Evil in the Under Seige storyline.

Peace

[Dermie]

It's another Titania. Although Mimi and Titania (the She-Hulk sparing partner) did serve together in Zemo's huge Master of Evil in the Under Seige storyline.

At least they were both part of that incarnation of the Masters -- but whether or not they actually got a chance to serve together is unclear. Mimi (and Grey Gargoyle) were captured early, well before the attack on the Mansion--they were captured in the process of recruiting Rita Demara into the group. So we never actually saw Mimi and Titania together in that storyline.

They may have worked together there though, given that Mimi was one of the guests at Titania and Absorbing Man's wedding.

[Anthony W]

Some thoughts....

Ugh. Zub is trying to spilt the difference between Thunderbolts Hawkeye and Fritchman Hawkeye.

That doesn't work. He just ends up turning the characters competence on and off like a light switch.

America just needs to get a costume. Either get a costume with stars on it or buy an entire wardrobe with stars on it and keep replacing all the clothes that get torn up in battle with more clothes with stars on them. That has got to be expensive.

Luke Cage continues to look ridiculous. Is he on his way to the Players Ball?

Power Man...continues to be a great name in search of a hero worthy of it. Maybe he should have a name that connects to his powers more?

[jwatson]

Just read issue 3, this book is just awesome. I am loving the team dynamic and it feels very old school team like, really enjoyed the training scene. I am at a complete and utter loss at what problem is hawkeye fans are having. At worse he may be struggling with Bipolar but the man is complex. His entire team actually looks up to and respects him and are playful with him but take orders. Monica yes voiced the same thoughts he had in his own head and was refusing to go there so of course someone had to mention it but she was immediately put on blast in the respect that she's no better if she's waiting for him to fail. I mean i can think of many fans, tchalla comes to mind that would kill for this sort of fair writing and respect to clint's place on the team. I love that Luke obviously borrowed one of steve harvey suits. Really looking forward to four and again i admit i am not up on clint history at all by i am utterly confused at the complaints on his writing here. He is extremely relatable and likable.

Monica and Adam are good together. That whole scene was cute.

[jwatson]

oh and because it was on my mind two scenes that didn't work for me. America falling because it looked like she fell outside the train which took me out the story. and blue marvel mentioning monica had limits now and enjoying that and wanting to test them. i could see the attempted sexy which is why the scenes were still cute but on the other side it felt weird like why are we celebrating her having limits and being tired (especially when she could still be human without spelling out her limitations) but that may be me thinking too much.

[The Cool Thatguy]

I don't hate the cast, but honestly this title seems weird to me.

'Redeeming the name' seems silly given all the variations the team's gone through. Given that Clint and Luke worked the program with felons, it also seems to defeat the point by having every character be a long standing hero (and whatever the new guy is).

Nice that Clint's getting some more respect, and for once, they call out someone ragging on him (Monica).

Not a bad story by any measure, but not a great name for the team, IMO

[Anthony W]

I love that Luke obviously borrowed one of steve harvey suits.

He is mayor of New York City. You would think that with his assistants who insist on managing everything and everyone around him someone would pull him aside and tell him that every news network, morning show, late night comedian, newspaper, magazine and social media is roasting him right now and it's affecting how people view him which affects how much he can get done. He needs to start dressing the part. Luke needs to pick up the multiverse phone and speak to Josiah Power over at DC comics for tips on how to manage little things.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josiah_Power

[Nomads1]

Power Man...continues to be a great name in search of a hero worthy of it. Maybe he should have a name that connects to his powers more?

LOL. I Agree. How about Chi-Kid? Some may see a problem in Chi-Boy and he's not quite a "Man" yet.

Peace

[K7P5V]

Carlos Pacheco (R.I.P.)

[Frontier]

Carlos Pacheco (R.I.P.)

An underrated romance so compelling despite only being in a mini-series...

[brer rabbit]

Thunderbolts #4

Man things have gotten strange but it was fun to see some of the old costumes again.

[Thundershot]

I love this book! Too bad it’s only a limited series…

[jwatson]

Best issue yet. I feel this issue addressed like every point people were apprehensive? about. This continues to be some great character work for Clint and a deep dive into his success and failures. I've read a lot of events and stuff that featured hawkeye as part of the avengers but this is the first time i feel i'm getting to know him. I laughed at the enticement ad and also laughed out loud at "i bet power man (the original) would have got her there." lol.

[Thundershot]

Have they ever acknowledged Clint’s “Avengers never kill” rule after he started killing on occasion under Bendis? I mean, he got divorced because his wife killed her rapist. And she didn’t kill him… she just didn’t save him. Still…

[Chris0013]

Have they ever acknowledged Clint’s “Avengers never kill” rule after he started killing on occasion under Bendis? I mean, he got divorced because his wife killed her rapist. And she didn’t kill him… she just didn’t save him. Still…

IIRC...Bobbi didn't kill him...she just pulled a Batman Begins and didn't save him.