Two new articles up on Marvel.com all about Thunderbolts, my ongoing monthly superhero series with the Winter Soldier and a gang of trouble-making former criminals trying to do the right thing.

The first one is interview with me about the team facing off against the Squadron Supreme and other problems brewing.

The second is an interview with incoming artist Sean Izaakse about his Thunderbolts issues and what it’s like stepping on board his first work for the Big Two along with a sneak peek at his page art.

Sean and I first teamed up on Dynamite’s Pathfinder series, so I know we’re a good team. I can’t wait for readers to see what Sean has cooking in Thunderbolts #6.

Arriving in October…

THUNDERBOLTS #6
JIM ZUB (W) • JON MALIN (A/C)
• With security agencies and super-hero teams around the world the world gunning for the Thunderbolts, MACH-X and ATLAS will risk it all for what they believe in.
• You won’t soon forget this story of friendship and foolishness we call…“The Beer Run.”
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

If you read comics in the 80’s/90’s: Remember those one-off issues where our heroes did fun stuff just because they could? The X-Men play baseball, go shopping, or just head to a bar to grab a drink? This issue is my throwback to that kind of character-focused story showing a different side to the cast. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Arriving in September…

THUNDERBOLTS (2016) #5
Published: September 28, 2016
Writer: Jim Zub
Penciller: Jon Malin
Cover Artist: Jon Malin

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN! It’s the Winter Soldier versus Spider-Man and only one of them is going to walk away.

The second issue of the new Thunderbolts arrived last week. Here are some high light reviews…

• Adventures in Poor Taste: 9.5/10 “This is about as much fun as an action-first superhero comic can get. It’s fun and incredibly cinematic comic book reading.”

• Comic Newb: “The artwork is phenomenal, the story so far is phenomenal.”

• Court of Nerds: “When focusing on Kobik, Thunderbolts #2 is a fun ride. Jon Malin’s work in this issue is fantastic.”

• Fansided: “I cannot say I approve of omnipotent four year-olds’ attempted murder of beloved sociopathic psychologists, but there is nothing wrong with celebratory frozen yogurt.”

• GeekDad: “Bucky Barnes is a killer. He is an assassin”…”But even Bucky Barnes knows when to say ‘no’ to his kid.”

• Hypable: “This series has quickly established itself as a must-read for any Winter Soldier fan”

• IGN: “Thunderbolts actually has a unique and assured voice, which is something to be commended”

• Man-Stew: “Pick of the week. This book has been a tremendous read so far.”

• Reading With a Flight Ring: “Seeing the team in action this issue made me so happy. Over the years they’ve really become something of a stalwart team of misfits that can get into your system.”

• TNTM Podcast: “The writing is smart and interesting and really good. I’m definitely excited for the next one.”

• Weird Science: 8/10 “Issue one set the bar pretty high and I was worried that issue two of Thunderbolts would not be able to deliver. Zub did a great job following it up, and has me wanting to stick around to see where it goes.”

Arriving in August…

THUNDERBOLTS #4
JIM ZUB (W) • JON MALIN (A/C)
• The Squadron Supreme delivers justice to an unjust world. Their new target — The Thunderbolts. Someone call Damage Control, ’cause this is gonna get ugly…

32 PGS/Rated T+ $3.99

Over on Marvel.com I do a quick run down of characters who have lead the Thunderbolts in the past, explaining their strengths and weaknesses and contrasting them with the current version of the team. Check it out.

The first issue of Thunderbolts, my new ongoing superhero series at Marvel, has finally arrived. Here are some highlights of reaction to the launch…

• Adventures In Poor Taste: 9.5/10 “This is a great first issue that introduces the team, their purpose, and its identity. If you’re not hooked by the last page, you wouldn’t know a good thing if it ripped your heart out.”

• Arsenal Comics and Games: “The writing is really, really good.”…”It reminds me of something you’d see in a Marvel movie.”

• Bam! Smack! Pow!: “The way the issue jumps right into the action is fantastic”

• Comic Boiz: ” There is a very surprising ending that makes me really want to know what happens next.”

• Comic Book Resources: 8/10 “Zub and Malin turn the volume is up to 11 throughout, from word to page.”…”Thunderbolts” #1 is refreshingly fun to read.”

• Comic Frontline: 9/10 “Zub really gave this a unique team dynamic and, for the first time, I really like the Winter Soldier.”

• Comic Spectrum: 9/10 “Liking Kobik, liking this team of characters, and loving the art makes this a must read addition to my reading list.”

• Comic Vine: “You can see the potential here, and I’ll definitely be back for the next issue.”

• Comicosity: 7.5/10 “Jim Zub definitely gets the tone of the Thunderbolts right, as this issue felt like a logical continuation of the team’s mythos.”

• Critical Blast: 9/10 “Real solid writing and art here. Bucky Barnes proves to be a great addition to the Thunderbolts formula”

• Fanboy SEO: “Thunderbolts #1 is an enjoyable romp, and I’m really happy to see the OG team again in some form.”

• Geek Ireland: 7.5/10 “…an oddly pleasing, energetic blast from the past.”

• Hybrid Network: 8/10 “Thunderbolts is an entertaining read that you won’t regret having picked up.”

• IGN: “writer Jim Zub is able to find a new sense of vulnerability to humanity in Bucky.”

• Nerdophiles: “For readers who are ready for a stylistic, frequently shocking period piece, it promises to be a thrill-ride.”

• Nothing But Comics: “Often humorous in their dialogue but with a plot that is always moving and vibrant, Zub’s iteration of the Thunderbolts is instantly endearing.”

• Pastrami Nation: 8.5/10 “Thunderbolts was one of my favorite series when it was first released, so to see the book relaunched and under the creative work of Zub and Malin, I couldn’t be happier.”

• Reading With a Flight Ring: “Jon has a great eye for composition, storytelling – how to use pages and panels for an effective flow – and he definitely brings emotion to the table.”

• Rogues Portal: “Buy It. I think that this comic has some major potential”

• The Court of Nerds: 8/10 “Jim Zub wrote a fun-as-$#@% comic that brings in a new era of Bucky and the Thunderbolts and for that I say, huzzah.”

• The Geek Who Landed: “Welcome back to my pull list Thunderbolts and to a new group of readers discovering them in the process, this series is already rocking and rolling from the start.”

• Too Dangerous: “Overall, Thunderbolts #1 is an enjoyably old school comic.”

• Zanadu Comics: “Anything with Bucky Barnes the Winter Soldier is awesome.”