Thunderbolts #31
In "A More Perfect Union," the Thunderbolts go deep undercover within the Imperial Forces of America, a group now revealed to be the rebranded Secret Empire—formerly the Royalist Forces of America—on a mission to rescue their captured teammate, Charcoal. Written by Kurt Busiek and brought to life with dynamic art by Mark Bagley, the issue’s cover by Bagley and Scott Hanna captures the tension of a team pushing their limits in a world where loyalty is a weapon.
In "A More Perfect Union," the Thunderbolts plunge into the heart of a hidden threat as they infiltrate the Imperial Forces of America, a regime masquerading as a national defense force. Their mission: rescue Charcoal, a captive whose fate is tied to a larger conspiracy that reveals the Imperial Forces are now the new Secret Empire—led by figures like William Taurey and the enigmatic Dr. Hesperus Chadwick.
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Reprinted in Marvel Select #32 (2001), Hawkeye & the Thunderbolts #1 (2016), Thunderbolts Omnibus #1 (2021), Thunderbolts Epic Collection #3 (2025)
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