Avengers / Thunderbolts

In this six-issue Marvel miniseries, the line between hero and villain blurs as a team-up between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the reformed Thunderbolts is orchestrated by the cunning Baron Zemo. Written primarily by Fabian Nicieza and Kurt Busiek, with art by Tom Grummett and Barry Kitson, the story pits Captain America and Clint Barton against old allies-turned-foes like Blackheath and Atlas, while Dallas Riordan navigates the shifting loyalties. A tense exploration of trust and redemption, this 2004 series pits two iconic teams against each other—and themselves.