Thunderbolts #153 (2011) – Enter the Avengers

Written by Jeff Parker with art by Kev Walker, this issue sees the Thunderbolts crossing paths with the Avengers as tensions rise over the team’s methods and leadership under Luke Cage. Featuring characters like Ghost, Juggernaut, Moonstone, and Man-Thing, this chapter mixes redemption, power struggles, and explosive action as Marvel’s most unpredictable team pushes the limits of second chances.