Thunderbolts: The Saga of the Winter Soldier

Marvel's 2024 miniseries Thunderbolts: The Saga of the Winter Soldier repositions Bucky Barnes as the linchpin of an evolving team, with artist Steve Epting lending his signature shadowed, cinematic style to the espionage-tinged action. Across its single issue, the story distills the Winter Soldier's complex history as both a brainwashed assassin and a man seeking redemption, framing his leadership of the Thunderbolts as a crucial test of his loyalties. It serves as a compact, character-driven entry point for readers curious about Bucky's journey from weapon to leader within Marvel's morally gray super-team landscape.