As the Thunderbolts gear up for their much-anticipated live-action debut, Marvel Comics is not sitting idly by. The current Thunderbolts lineup is set to play a pivotal role in the epic "One World Under Doom" crossover event, but that's just the beginning. Following the movie's release, fans will be treated to an all-new Thunderbolts team in the pages of Marvel Comics.

Marvel has unveiled "New Thunderbolts*," an exciting new series penned by the talented Sam Humphries, known for his work on "Uncanny X-Force," and illustrated by Ton Lima, who previously worked on "West Coast Avengers." The cover art for the first issue, crafted by Stephen Segovia, promises a visually stunning addition to the Thunderbolts saga. Check out the cover to issue #1 below:

While "New Thunderbolts*" is strategically timed to coincide with the movie's release, it stands on its own with a unique twist. The series features Bucky Barnes as the team leader and introduces an intriguing asterisk in the title. However, the team's roster diverges significantly from the film, including newcomers like Clea, Wolverine (Laura Kinney), Namor, Hulk, and Carnage, with Eddie Brock currently embodying the Carnage mantle.

The series kicks off with Bucky and Black Widow confronting a dire threat posed by doppelgangers of the Illuminati, which jeopardizes the entire Marvel Universe. To tackle this crisis, they assemble a formidable team of heavy-hitters. Yet, managing such a diverse and volatile group of characters will be a challenging endeavor for Bucky.

Sam Humphries expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "I love every iteration of Thunderbolts. I'm thrilled to continue the franchise's proud tradition of hard-hitting action, powder keg personalities, and explosive surprises into a new era. This is a gang of seven of the biggest badasses and loose cannons from different corners of the Marvel Universe. Assembling a super team is like inviting the right combination of guests to a dinner party. So I imagined a dangerous, disastrous, unhinged Marvel dinner party, and went with that."

Ton Lima shared his excitement about working on the series, saying, "I'm having a blast working on this book with Mr. Humphries and the team. Look at this lineup... it's crazy. They're not here to talk; they jump straight to the action! And that's the most fun part to draw. None of them are known for taking it easy on the job, so I can't either."

"New Thunderbolts* #1" is slated for release on June 11, 2025. For those eager to learn more about the Thunderbolts* movie, delve into details about Lewis Pullman's character, The Sentry, and explore the significance of the asterisk in the title.