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Issue: Thunderbolts '97 #[nn]
Publication Date: June 1997
 
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Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel ComicsView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: 75960604427600111
Price: $4.20 CAD
$2.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 10 (8 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Bob Harras (Editor-in-Chief); Tom Brevoort (Editor)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock:  
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: one-shot
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Cover, Wraparound
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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The Origin of the Thunderbolts

Illustration  on  Cover, Wraparound
Credits
Mark Bagley
Vince Russell
?
Comicraft
Subject Matter
superhero
Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts [Citizen V [Baron Helmut Zemo]; Meteorite [Dr. Karla Sofen]; Atlas [Erik Josten]; Mach-1 [Abe Jenkins]; Techno [Fixer]; Songbird [Melissa Gold]; Baron Helmut Zemo (vignette); Moonstone (vignette); Goliath (vignette); Beetle (vignette); Fixer (vignette); Screaming Mimi (vignette)]
Reprinting
FlagColección Extra Superhéroes #3 published June 2011
FlagThunderbolts #100 published May 2006
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThunderbolts Classic #1 published January 2011
as The Origin of the Thunderbolts [Illustration on Cover, Wraparound]
 
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2
Wraparound cover; this is the first Thunderbolts annual. Background is made up of cover images from Avengers (1963 series) #22; 79; 270; 274; 277; Daredevil (1964 series) #140; Incredible Hulk (1968 series) #228 [partially obscured]; Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 series) #16; 49; Captain America (1968 series) #277; 278; Micronauts (1979 series) #25
The Origin of the Thunderbolts! (Chapter 1: Awkward Questions)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Kurt Busiek
Mark Bagley
Al Milgrom
Joe Rosas
Dave Lanphear
Subject Matter
superhero
Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts (origin) [Baron Helmut Zemo [as Citizen V]; Moonstone [as Meteorite]; Goliath [as Atlas]; Beetle [as Mach-1]; Fixer [as Techno]; Screaming Mimi [as Songbird]; Jolt]
Jolt asks Citizen V about the beginnings of the Thunderbolts.
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning #[nn] published November 2001
FlagColección Extra Superhéroes #3 published June 2011
FlagThunderbolts #100 published May 2006
as The Origin of the Thunderbolts! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThunderbolts Classic #1 published January 2011
as The Origin of the Thunderbolts! (Chapter 1: Awkward Questions) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
3
Most of this issue is a flashback to the origin of the Thunderbolts.
Chapter 2: The Search Begins

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Kurt Busiek
Bob McLeod
Will Blyberg
Joe Rosas
Dave Lanphear
Subject Matter
superhero
Thunderbolts
Baron Helmut Zemo
Baron Helmut Zemo finds evidence of an old comrade trapped in another dimension.
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning #[nn] published November 2001
FlagColección Extra Superhéroes #3 published June 2011
FlagThunderbolts #100 published May 2006
as The Origin of the Thunderbolts! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThunderbolts Classic #1 published January 2011
as Chapter 2: The Search Begins [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
This story reveals that Zemo's wife died prior to the formation of the Thunderbolts.
Chapter 3: Technical Support

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Kurt Busiek
Tom Grummett; Bob McLeod
Scott Koblish; Will Blyberg
Joe Rosas
Dave Lanphear
Subject Matter
superhero
Thunderbolts
Baron Helmut Zemo; Fixer
Zemo enlists the aid of the Fixer in rescuing Goliath and decides to form a new Masters of Evil.
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning #[nn] published November 2001
FlagColección Extra Superhéroes #3 published June 2011
FlagThunderbolts #100 published May 2006
as The Origin of the Thunderbolts! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThunderbolts Classic #1 published January 2011
as Chapter 3: Technical Support [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
4
Chapter 4: Screams of Anguish

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Kurt Busiek
Ron Randall
Jim Sanders
Joe Rosas
Dave Lanphear
Subject Matter
superhero
Thunderbolts
Screaming Mimi; Angar the Screamer (death); Baron Helmut Zemo
Zemo recruits Screaming Mimi for his new Masters of Evil.
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning #[nn] published November 2001
FlagColección Extra Superhéroes #3 published June 2011
FlagThunderbolts #100 published May 2006
as The Origin of the Thunderbolts! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThunderbolts Classic #1 published January 2011
as Chapter 4: Screams of Anguish [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
4
Chapter 5: Shell-Shocked!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Kurt Busiek
Gene Colan
Tom Palmer
Joe Rosas
Dave Lanphear
Subject Matter
superhero
Thunderbolts
Beetle; Daredevil; Baron Helmut Zemo
Zemo recruits the Beetle for his new Masters of Evil.
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning #[nn] published November 2001
FlagColección Extra Superhéroes #3 published June 2011
FlagThunderbolts #100 published May 2006
as The Origin of the Thunderbolts! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThunderbolts Classic #1 published January 2011
as Chapter 5: Shell-Shocked! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
Chapter 6: Onslaught

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Kurt Busiek
Darick Robertson
Bruce Patterson
Joe Rosas
Dave Lanphear
Subject Matter
superhero
Thunderbolts
Baron Helmut Zemo; Fixer; Beetle [Abe Jenkins]; Screaming Mimi [as Songbird; Melissa Gold]; Onslaught; Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Hulk; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Namor, the Sub-Mariner; Falcon; Vision
Zemo is distraught after learning of the final battle between Earth's heroes and Onslaught.
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning #[nn] published November 2001
FlagColección Extra Superhéroes #3 published June 2011
FlagThunderbolts #100 published May 2006
as The Origin of the Thunderbolts! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThunderbolts Classic #1 published January 2011
as Chapter 6: Onslaught [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
This story takes place during Onslaught: Marvel.
Chapter 7: To Defy a Kosmos

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Kurt Busiek
George Perez; Bob McLeod
Karl Kesel; Will Blyberg
Joe Rosas
Dave Lanphear
Subject Matter
superhero
Thunderbolts
Baron Helmut Zemo; Fixer; Beetle [Abe Jenkins]; Screaming Mimi [as Songbird; Melissa Gold]]; Goliath [Erik Josten]; Kosmos
Zemo and his allies rescue Goliath from Kosmos; Goliath inadvertently gives Zemo the idea for the Thunderbolts.
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning #[nn] published November 2001
FlagColección Extra Superhéroes #3 published June 2011
FlagThunderbolts #100 published May 2006
as The Origin of the Thunderbolts! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThunderbolts Classic #1 published January 2011
as Chapter 7: To Defy a Kosmos [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
4
Chapter 8: Showdown at the Vault

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Kurt Busiek
Chris Marrinan; Bob McLeod; Mark Bagley
Andrew Pepoy; Will Blyberg; Al Milgrom
Joe Rosas
Dave Lanphear
Subject Matter
superhero
Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts [Baron Helmut Zemo [as Citizen V]; Screaming Mimi [as Songbird; Melissa Gold]; Goliath [as Atlas; Erik Josten]]; Fixer; Beetle [Abe Jenkins]; Moonstone [also as Meteorite; Dr. Karla Sofen]; Jolt; Mandrill; U-Foes; Radioactive Man; Armadillo; Orka; Kaine; Speed Demon; Madcap; Wizard
The Thunderbolts stop a breakout at the Vault in their first public appearance; however, the breakout is mainly a cover for recruiting Moonstone, the final original member of the team.
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning #[nn] published November 2001
FlagColección Extra Superhéroes #3 published June 2011
FlagThunderbolts #100 published May 2006
as The Origin of the Thunderbolts! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThunderbolts Classic #1 published January 2011
as Chapter 8: Showdown at the Vault [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
11
Thunderbolts Fact File (or, The Truth Behind the Lies)

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Kurt Busiek ?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Thunderbolts
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts Classic #1 published January 2011
as Thunderbolts Fact File (or, The Truth Behind the Lies) [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Text article detailing the background of the individual members of the Thunderbolts.

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