Marvel Comics Retitles Upcoming NEW THUNDERBOLTS* Series NEW AVENGERS Following Movie's Release

Marvel Comics Retitles Upcoming NEW THUNDERBOLTS* Series NEW AVENGERS Following Movie's Release

Marvel Comics has revealed that its upcoming New Thunderbolts* comic is really New Avengers, echoing what's happened with the Marvel Studios movie, which opened in theaters last week. Read on for details!

By JoshWilding - May 07, 2025 10:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Thunderbolts

Back in March, Marvel Comics announced that a new era for the Thunderbolts would begin this June with Sam Humphries and Ton Lima's New Thunderbolts* comic book series.

The inclusion of an asterisk raised eyebrows at the time, and like Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*, the comic has revealed its real title: New Avengers

Since their debut as a team of disguised supervillains, the Thunderbolts have become synonymous with unpredictable twists and unconventional rosters. This legacy continues with a surprise, first-of-its-kind, comic book title change that echoes the jaw-dropping twist in the movie, all while adding a fresh team of heroes to the Marvel Universe. 

Here's what you can expect from the first issue of New Avengers

The Winter Soldier. Black Widow. Eddie Brock, Carnage. The Hulk. Namor. Clea. Wolverine. It’s a group of the most dangerous loners and antiheroes in the Marvel Universe, and yet they’ll come together as the New Avengers! In classic Avengers fashion, they’ll assemble to take on a threat too big for any one hero to combat—corrupt clones of the Illuminati! And in the spirit of Brian Michael Bendis and David Finch decade-defining New Avengers run, this radical lineup will usher in a revolutionary new era of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!

Elated and relieved to finally discuss the change, Humphries said, "Plot twist: it's been New Avengers all along! I promised surprises, and this is the first of many. It's a thrill and an honor to continue the grand New Avengers tradition of team dynamics that are as explosive as the threats. And this era has two combustible teams: the New Avengers and the Killuminati!" 

Today, you can check out the covers, including a homage to David Finch's iconic New Avengers #1 cover by Whilce Portacio, newly revealed character variants by Derrick Chew, Ejikure and Woo-Chul Lee, and the first of three Marvel Studios Variant Covers.

Featured on the first three issues of the series, Marvel Studios Variant Covers will spotlight original character designs by Marvel Studios' Director of Visual Development, Andy Park, for the Thunderbolts* movie. 

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NEW AVENGERS #1
Written by SAM HUMPHRIES
Art by TON LIMA
Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA
Variant Cover by MARK BAGLEY 
Variant Cover by STEPHANIE HANS
Black Widow and Winter Soldier Variant Cover by DERRICK CHEW 
Carnage and Wolverine Variant Cover by DERRICK CHEW 
Clea and Namor Variant Cover by EJIKURE
Hulk Variant Cover by WOO-CHUL LEE
Spoiler Homage Variant Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO 
Killuminati Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS
Marvel Studios Variant Cover by ANDY PARK
Logo Variant Cover
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Lisa89
Lisa89 - 5/7/2025, 10:55 AM
I loved the film and I’m seeing it again on Friday, but please give this marketing stunt a rest for 5 fuсking minutes.
Goldboink
Goldboink - 5/7/2025, 1:06 PM
@Lisa89 -
So, what if when this movie went into production they just called it New Avengers. That would have put crazy expectations on it that could never be met. I think it was brilliant to do the whole asterisk thing and then the reveal at the end. Not that it matters much as the whole thing will get turned on its head with Doomsday and there will be no such thing for the next two movies. Everyone is an Avenger.
whatthetruck
whatthetruck - 5/7/2025, 1:25 PM
@Lisa89 - IKR!? They're acting like it was some daring and new thing to do but it makes no difference.

Although, for the comic doing this, with that lineup of characters... aint no way that was ever Thunderbolts.
GirshwinDavies
GirshwinDavies - 5/7/2025, 10:56 AM
Does anybody remember Traeger guy? Dude would always say some [frick]ed up shit
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 5/7/2025, 10:56 AM
Desperation runing wild.. Just give Bucky the shield
Maximumcarnage2
Maximumcarnage2 - 5/7/2025, 5:12 PM
@Malatrova15 - how is it desperation also sam wilson's already captain america so why would they give bucky the shield
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 5/7/2025, 7:19 PM
@Maximumcarnage2 -

Steve was already Cap.

If Steve can give Sam the shield, Sam can give Bucky or John the shield.
CreateNowSlpL8r
CreateNowSlpL8r - 5/7/2025, 10:59 AM
Yelena is such a strong character that they exclude her from the comic.
Jackraow21
Jackraow21 - 5/7/2025, 11:27 AM
Pretty powerful New Avengers team here. Much more powerful than in the MCU, that's for sure. I hate the addition of Carnage, though. Would much rather Agent Venom or some other Spider-character who's not a completely psychopath serial killer.
Maximumcarnage2
Maximumcarnage2 - 5/7/2025, 5:14 PM
@Jackraow21 - That was Cletus cassidy This is eddie brock carnage
Antitrollpatrol
Antitrollpatrol - 5/7/2025, 11:32 AM
I guess they're really shooting for synergy across the marvel brand. That's kind of cool. Saw it twice last weekend. Planning to see it again sometime this week.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 5/7/2025, 7:21 PM
@Antitrollpatrol -

That's not cool.

It's cringey how desperate they are to make Blunderdolts* happen.

Three or more times?

This is why we can't have nice things.
Antitrollpatrol
Antitrollpatrol - 5/7/2025, 7:34 PM
@MakeAmericaGrea - go cry in your cave.
soberchimera
soberchimera - 5/7/2025, 11:37 AM
Good, can we have the actual Thunderbolts be the Thunderbolts now?
TK420
TK420 - 5/7/2025, 12:20 PM
REtitled. REbooted. REimagined. REtooled. REnumbered... REtarded.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 5/7/2025, 12:56 PM
Are we still pretending that the movie isn't an Avengers movie?
dragon316
dragon316 - 5/7/2025, 2:58 PM
Like Covers 4,5,6, and eight yeah now it’s official villains are now can be part of avengers anyone who isn’t part avengers ? Who’s next dr doom , galactus , thanos, green goblin , sandman , rhino, hydro man ,
LegendaryOutlaw
LegendaryOutlaw - 5/7/2025, 3:06 PM
God forbid Marvel just use the movies to help promote the comics instead of the comics becoming ads for the cinematic universe.

I’d love their trailers to end with an ad for a collection or omnibus. I’m tired of them making changes or decisions clearly based on the movies. I can think of maybe a couple of times that’s actually been a good thing, and even then I don’t think people would agree with that.

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