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Thunderbolts comic books issue 5 1996-1998

  • Issue #5
    Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 5

    "Growing Pains" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Vince Russell. Cover by Mark Bagley and Vince Russell. On a beautiful day in New York, the Thunderbolts (in their civilian identities) enjoy an afternoon walking through the city! And the team's newest member, Jolt, is thrilled to be with her new friends; even though she doesn't know who they really are! Unfortunately, the T-Bolts' fun day comes to a screeching halt, when the Growing Man drops into the heart of Manhattan! The Thunderbolts quickly assemble and attack! And then adopt the unusual strategy of hitting the Growing Man to make him grow as big as possible! Hold on, that's not what the Avengers would do! Will the T-Bolts' bold strategy work? Cameo appearances by Baron von Strucker and Dallas Riordan. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Citizen V, Jolt, MACH-1, Meteorite, Songbird, and Techno. (Notes: The Growing Man previously appeared in Avengers 300. This issue features a gatefold cover. This story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #1.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.