New Thunderbolts #1 (82)

In "One Step Forward...", Abner Jenkins leads a new iteration of the Thunderbolts, striving to prove that even former villains can seek redemption—though not everyone is convinced, with Blizzard eager and Songbird hesitant. After a clash with Fathom Five leaves Captain Marvel seemingly dead, Abner’s public mission takes a shadowy turn when he meets secretly with Baron Strucker of Hydra. Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza, with art by Tom Grummett and Gary Erskine, and a cover by Tom Grummett and Gary Erskine, this 2005 issue sets a tense, morally complex tone for the team’s uncertain path.