Marvel Special #8
In "Helden der Gerechtigkeit!", the Thunderbolts find themselves in the crosshairs of a cunning mastermind when Baron Wolfgang von Strucker unleashes the Growing Man on New York—only to watch in shock as the creature spirals out of control. Written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by Mark Bagley, with inks by Vince Russell and colors by Joe Rosas, this 1999 special sees the team confront a monster they don’t understand, as its sudden, unstoppable growth threatens to overwhelm them all. The cover, penciled by Bagley and inked by Russell, captures the chaos in bold, dynamic detail.
In "Helden der Gerechtigkeit!", the Thunderbolts rise as New York’s newest heroes, winning hearts with their bold deeds—but beneath the spotlight, something feels off. As their fame spreads, questions linger about who they truly are and what they’re really fighting for.
In "Trügerischer Schein," the Thunderbolts respond to a sudden threat when Franklin Richards' Android is abducted, pulling them into a mystery that leads them to the Baxter Building—now offered as their new base. With no clear answers and the stakes rising, the team must navigate shifting loyalties and hidden motives in a world where appearances can be dangerously misleading.
In "Zu viele Herren!", the Thunderbolts find themselves outmaneuvered by a sudden rise in New York’s underworld, as a new faction called the "Meister des Bösen" begins consolidating power. With Black Widow declaring her intent to hold old Avengers enemies accountable, tensions spike and loyalties are tested in a city teetering on chaos.
In "Systemschock!", the Thunderbolts journey to Upstate New York to uncover the truth behind the abduction and torture of Hallie Takahama. When Jolt joins the team, their mission takes a personal turn as they dig into a mystery that tests their trust and purpose.
In "Erste Risse," Baron Wolfgang von Strucker gathers the world’s most dangerous criminals to discuss the rising threat of the Thunderbolts, whose popularity is undermining organized crime. When Strucker unleashes the Growing Man in New York, the creature’s confused programming spirals out of control, forcing the Thunderbolts to intervene—only to discover that each blow they land only makes the monster grow stronger.
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