Why it's Hot:
- 1st appearance of the Thunderbolts, a team revealed to be the Masters of Evil in disguise.
- Baron Helmut Zemo operates as Citizen V.
- Meteorite is revealed to be Moonstone.
- Atlas is revealed to be Goliath.
- Mach-1 is revealed to be Beetle.
- Techno is revealed to be Fixer.
- Songbird is revealed to be Screaming Mimi.
- 1st cameo appearance of Hallie Takahama, who later becomes Jolt.
- 1st appearance of Dallas Riordan.
- White Pages.
Synopsis:
In the aftermath of the Onslaught event, Earth's mightiest heroes are presumed dead, leaving a void in the world of superheroes. A new team, the Thunderbolts, emerges to fill this gap, led by the charismatic Citizen V. They quickly gain public trust by thwarting villains like the Wrecking Crew. However, it is soon revealed that the Thunderbolts are actually the Masters of Evil in disguise, with plans to exploit their newfound acceptance for nefarious purposes.
