After the announcement of phases 5 and 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the presence of Thunderbolts and Marvel Secret Wars, fans are impatient with the presence of this villain group. Led by Baron Zemo, Thunderbolts can be said to have some good sides but not a bad side either. There are some surprising facts about Thunderbolts that are only found in comics.

The Dunia Games team will discuss some facts about Thunderbolts as a group of villains that are eagerly awaited for their presence in the MCU. Let's see in more detail.

1. First Introduced in Incredible Hulk 1996

If DC has a group of villains consisting of supervillains, the Suicide Squad, then Marvel is the same. Marvel has a group of villains called Thunderbolts, where the members consist of Baron Zemo, Red Hulk, Abomination, etc, of course, most of them are villains. Thunderbolts first existed and were introduced in the Incredible Hulk comic in November 1996.

2. Created by Baron Zemo

Thunderbolts was born from Baron Zemo's ideas, all of them came from events that happened in the Civil War story. Baron Zemo formed the Thunderbolts team for a reason.  An evil plan from him, he wanted to revive the figure of the Masters of Evil, the supervillain group that was once formed by his own father, Baron Heinrich Zemo with other former members.

3. Used As a Cover For Evil Plans

Apart from having the intention to revive the Master of Evil, Zemo purposely formed the Thunderbolts for his other evil plans. By using the identity as Citizen V, Zemo on behalf of the Thunderbolts actually steals the resources in the city. As not to be caught, he often puts himself in a position that is trusted by the public, convincing the authorities that they are heroes. But unfortunately, their intentions and plans have long been revealed.

4. Unstable Leadership

Although Baron Zemo was the originator of the idea for the creation of the Thunderbolts group and was once the leader, unfortunately Zemo's role as leader is often replaced by several characters or members. Thunderbolt is one of the super villain teams that is famous for its unstable leadership, and it has been proven in recent times that the Thunderbolts team leader changes frequently. Interestingly, there are several hero members who have been the leader of the Thunderbolts.

5. On the Right Path When Led by Superheroes

Thunderbolts are already believed to be members of the supervillains, and it's clear they are a group of villains who definitely have evil plans in the name of the Thunderbolts. But it wasn't always the Thunderbolts that committed the crimes, or the devious schemes they carried out. Because when they were led by superheroes, such as Hawkeye, Black Widow, or other superheroes, the Thunderbolts returned to the right path as a group of heroes.

6. Norman Osborn Once Changed the Thunderbolts

With unstable leadership and often changing, of course the Thunderbolts sometimes became a bad group, good, and even became super bad when Norman Osborn took over. Norman Osborn was once said to have succeeded in taking over the Thunderbolts. He immediately entered the most dangerous super villains in Marvel. Well, the plan is right on target for Norman, because he really wants to create a new era for the Thunderbolts.

7. An Ally of The US Agent

John Walker, also known as US Agent, is one of Captain America who has a different understanding and consistency from Steve Rogers. Now the former captain of the 75th Ranger Regiment of the US Army turned out to have been part of the Thunderbolts group. It was alleged that US Agents joined the Thunderbolts because it was a tactical and strategic move, especially when they had to face the Secret Invasion.

8. Will Fight the Skrulls in Secret Invasion

In Secret Invasion, there will be many characters from Marvel who are involved in the war, and that includes Thunderbolts. Later the Thunderbolts are told to fight the Skrulls, an alien race that has advanced technology from humanoid reptiles and also from the destroyed planet Skrullos. The Skrulls were known for the ability to change their shape, and it allowed them to infiltrate planets without suspicion. Therefore, it's clear the Skrulls will be one of the villains in Secret Invasion, and the Thunderbolts led by Norman Osborn will fight them in Washington DC.

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9. Introduces Some New Marvel Characters

The Thunderbolts saga in Marvel Comics begins with the death of the Avengers, who go down against Onslaught. With Professor X and Magneto's powerful merger, it leaves the world without its strongest heroes. After that, the Thunderbolt group first appeared, and it was in The Incredible Hulk #449. The appearance of the Thunderbolts then continued to star in several Marvel titles, which they started in 1997. Their first team consisted of several new characters, such as Citizen X, Songbird, MACH-1, Techno, and Atlas.

10. Jolt Successfully Changed Other Thunderbolts Ambition

Jolt is one of the new Marvel characters who are also part of the Thunderbolts. Jolt joins the squad, because she wants to be a hero and has no intentions of being associated with the Masters of Evil. Seeing Jolt's ambition as a hero, the ambitions of several Thunderbolts’ members change and follow her, which is where they begin to enjoy life as heroes. And doing so creates tension within the group, especially with Baron Zemo.

11. Allied with the Avengers to Fight Zemo

The Avengers who had disappeared have finally returned, and that made Baron Zemo of the Thunderbolts reveal their true identity to them as well as to the world. But the Thunderbolts, along with some of their former leaders, join the Avengers in a massive battle with Zemo. Zemo loses but he escapes, and the other former Thunderbolts find themselves on the run, uncertain about their future.

12. Some Thunderbolts Members Threatened To Join

After the events of Civil Wars, Zemo returns and tries to get his team out of prison, with the aim of hunting down rogue superheroes who refuse to sign the applicable Superhuman Registration Act. The Zemo team finally catches up with the super villains, and forces them with a cruel threat, which is to choose to join or go back to prison.

13. Thunderbolts’ Members Replaced the Roles of Members of the Avengers

Norman Osborn, who once took over the Thunderbolts, managed to trick the public by replacing the Avengers with Thunderbolts in disguise. He became the Iron Patriot, while Moonstone became Ms. Marvel and Bullseye took over as Hawkeye. The storyline certainly has the potential to inform The Contessa's mysterious actions in the MCU, as she gathers a group of characters such as John Walker and Yelena Belova.

14. A Thunderbolts Version of General Thaddeus

After the Phoenix war, which succeeded in turning the Avengers against the X-Men, General Thaddeus Ross formed his own Thunderbolt group, known as Thunderbolt Ross. He decides to make his anti-hero team with his own name. Red-Hulk is himself the leader of Thunderbolt Ross, with members Venom, Elektra, Deadpool, Ghost Rider, Mercy, Punisher, and Red Leader.

15. The MCU Version of Thunderbolts Will Release in 2024

Kevin Feige has already unveiled Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the MCU, and the Thunderbolts will be in Phase 5, which will premiere on July 26th 2024. Directed by Jake Schreier, the Thunderbolts have hired Eric Pearson to write the script, and they are reportedly in contact with the parties involved in the making of the movie. Plus, there are also some old characters that will make you feel nostalgic.

So, that's some interesting facts about Thunderbolts from the Marvel Universe. Stay tuned for more information about the movie and don't forget to follow DuniaGames Facebook and Instagram.

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