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Thunderbolts #3

Marvel · Series began 1997 · June 1997

first appearance of Crimson Cowl and Cyclone

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WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

Crimson Cowl (Justine Hammer) — First appearance
Cyclone (Pierre Fresson) — First appearance

Dates

Cover date: June 1997
On sale: 1997
Pages: 36

Editions and covers (2)

Copies of #3 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Newsstand edition$1.99 cover

Newsstand

A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.

Barcode 07148603566406
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Direct edition$1.95 cover

Direct Edition

No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.

Barcode 75960603566300311
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Creators

pencils: Mark Bagleyinks: Vince Russellletters: Comicraft, Dave Lanphearscript: Kurt Busiekcolors: Joe Rosas

Stories

Too Many Masters! · 22 pages
The Thunderbolts are surprised to find that a new Masters of Evil has formed to help consolidate the New York underworld; the Black Widow announces her intention to bring all of the Avengers' old foes to justice.

Publisher’s description

The Masters of Evil are here...but weren't they already?! Will the Thunderbolts be able to fight their former allies?

Characters

Natasha RomanoffBlack WidowKarla SofenMelissa GoldErik JostenSongbirdAbner JenkinsHelmut ZemoAtlasNorbert EbersolMACH-1Ulysses KlaueKlawTodd ArlissTiger SharkHallie TakahamaMeteoriteCitizen VDallas RiordanTechnoJustine HammerKatrina Luisa van HornMan-KillerFlying TigerCrimson CowlCyclonePierre Fresson

Reprinted in

Thunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning (2001), Thunderbolts Classic (2011), Thunderbolts Omnibus (2021), Thunderbolts Epic Collection (2023)