In the post-credits scene of Thunderbolts*, the movie light-heartedly introduces its protagonists as the Thunderbolts and then humorously rebrands them as the New Avengers. Valentina Allegra de Fontaine leads this transition, cleverly participating in the narrative by employing a title card gimmick. However, this title complicates things for comic fans, as the New Avengers in the comics has its own historical significance. The new MCU team features characters like Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, and U.S. Soldier, raising questions about their identity in both the cinematic and comic universes.
The movie Thunderbolts* cleverly sets up a humorous twist by having its team members jokingly refer to themselves as Thunderbolts, leading to a punchline that rebrands them as the New Avengers.
The end credit scene invites confusion among comic fans, as the title 'New Avengers' has historical ties to previous Marvel comics, complicating future MCU team identifications.
Valentina Allegra de Fontaine's rebranding of the Thunderbolts to the New Avengers hints at MCU's evolving team dynamics while provoking discussions about how it aligns with comic history.
This latest iteration of New Avengers in the MCU comprises characters that are a mix of established heroes like Bucky and newer, less traditional figures like U.S. Soldier.
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