Osborn’s team of reformed villains is shaping up to be one of the most captivating Dark Reign reads.  The newest cast of Thunderbolts, which began as a makeshift crew thrown together in the wake of Norman Osborn’s rise to power, is gathering steam and moving towards an exciting confrontation.

In this issue, author Andy Diggle reveals the team members’ thoughts about Norman, their place on the team, and their doubts about the future in the Thunderbolts.  Trouble is brewing for the Thunderbolts as the team shows signs of splintered allegiances, hidden agendas and betrayals, and certainly no one trusts their boss.  Songbird, the former leader of the Thunderbolts, shows her pretty face and is ready to make here move against the team she once led and the boss who fired her (and worse).

Miguel Sepulveda’s art is consistent throughout the issue.  He pencils with a strong realism that makes these lesser-known characters more human and less comic bookish.

The chessboard is set for some great moments in the future of this title.  Diggle gives us a great reveal on the last page, changing this team forever.

4 out of 5

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