Thunderbolts #156

Thunderbolts #156 (2011) delivers a sharp blend of supernatural tension and team dynamics, with Luke Cage leading the charge against a magical threat across Europe. The issue quietly explores the challenges of trusting Satana as an ally, while back at the Raft, new recruits are being vetted for a second Thunderbolts team. Written by Jeff Parker and illustrated by Kev Walker, with inks by Jason Gorder and Frank Martin’s vivid colors, the story unfolds with a grounded edge. Jean-Sébastien Rossbach’s cover captures the team’s uneasy alliance in a striking, atmospheric design.