Not many new series have staying power especially if it is not a branch out from some other existing titles and one of the few groups that managed to stay alive in its first run is the Thunderbolts. Of course it has had relaunches and what-not, then reverting to its original numbering system ...Concept wise, it is basically the old Masters of Evil deciding to be good for a change when our world is left without the official heroes such as Avengers and FF after big Marvel event, Onslaught
At the time this book came out, Bagley was not yet the superstar artist he is but his style is reconizable as slightly thin and out of proportion figures in cramped situations remain. So we can safely conclude that he is only a star because of Bendis' writing on Ultimate Spider-Man ... hah!
As for the storyline itself, at this point in their careers, the 'bolts are still adjusting to their intended new roles as heroes with some of the team members still thinking it okay to occasionally revert to form as long as no one suspects. Naturally, this doesn't sit well with the remainders and reminders are needed
On the plus side, in order to achieve recognition, a new group calling themselves Masters of Evil are in play and the 'bolts figured that this is their moment to shine. Along the way, they also run into the remainders of the Marvel Universe heroes in the form of a determined Black Widow ... as she deftly explains it, she is hunting down all loose villains and corralling them back ... alone ... hmmm ... in most of her appearances, she was never that tough. So what makes her think she can do it, eh?
Ratings: 5/10
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