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Issue: Thunderbolts '97 #[nn]
Publication Date: June 1997
 
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Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel ComicsView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics
On Sale Date: 06/25/1997
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)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
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Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: one-shot
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Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in another Issue:
FlagThunderbolts Epic Collection #1 published January 2003
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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
?
Subject Matter
superhero
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 [unnamed variant] published June 2011
as The Origin of the Thunderbolts [Illustration on Cover, Wraparound]
 
Miscellaneous
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)
Subject Matter
superhero
Jolt asks Citizen V about the beginnings of the Thunderbolts.
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning #[nn] published December 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 [unnamed variant] published June 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.
The Origin of the Thunderbolts! Chapter 2: The Search Begins

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
Baron Helmut Zemo finds evidence of an old comrade trapped in another dimension.
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning #[nn] published December 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 [unnamed variant] published June 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.
The Origin of the Thunderbolts! Chapter 3: Technical Support

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
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 December 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 [unnamed variant] published June 2011
as Chapter 3: Technical Support [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
4
The Origin of the Thunderbolts! Chapter 4: Screams of Anguish

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
Zemo recruits Screaming Mimi for his new Masters of Evil.
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning #[nn] published December 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 [unnamed variant] published June 2011
as Chapter 4: Screams of Anguish [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
4
The Origin of the Thunderbolts! Chapter 5: Shell-Shocked!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
Carlos
Zemo recruits the Beetle for his new Masters of Evil.
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning #[nn] published December 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 [unnamed variant] published June 2011
as Chapter 5: Shell-Shocked! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
The Origin of the Thunderbolts! Chapter 6: Onslaught

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
Zemo is distraught after learning of the final battle between Earth's heroes and Onslaught.
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning #[nn] published December 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 [unnamed variant] published June 2011
as Chapter 6: Onslaught [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
This story takes place during Onslaught: Marvel.
The Origin of the Thunderbolts! Chapter 7: To Defy a Kosmos

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
Zemo and his allies rescue Goliath from Kosmos; Goliath inadvertently gives Zemo the idea for the Thunderbolts.
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning #[nn] published December 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 [unnamed variant] published June 2011
as Chapter 7: To Defy a Kosmos [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
4
The Origin of the Thunderbolts! Chapter 8: Showdown at the Vault

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
superhero
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 December 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 [unnamed variant] published June 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
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Reprinting
FlagThunderbolts Classic #1 [unnamed variant] published June 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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