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In 2012, following the Avengers vs. X-Men comic event, Marvel relaunched and retooled a number of it's titles, the Thunderbolts being among them. This new black-ops team, formed by former general Thunderbolt Ross, consists of mostly A-list anti-heroes and assassins, selected for their experience in dealing with the worst-of-the-worst and their affinity for "getting the job done." Also they're all red. The book lasted for 32 issues and an annual.
Members
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Agent Venom
Agent Venom
Alter Ego: Colonel Eugene "Flash" Thompson
First Appearance: Amazing Fantasy Vol. 1, #15
Deadpool
Deadpool
Alter Ego: Wade Wilson
First Appearance: The New Mutants Vol. 1, #98
Elektra
Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider
Alter Ego: Jonathan "Johnny" Blaze
First Appearance: Marvel Spotlight #5
Leader
The Leader
Alter Ego: Samuel Sterns
First Appearance: Tales to Astonish Vol. 1, #62
Mercy
Mercy
Alter Ego: Abigail Mercy Wright
First Appearance: The Incredible Hulk Vol. 1, #338
Punisher
Red Hulk