Tales of the Marvel Universe #1

February '97

Tales of the Marvel Universe #1 Writers--Mark Waid/Tom DeFalco/Kurt Busiek/Mark Bernardo/Howard Mackie/J.M. DeMatteis
Pencilers--Andy Kubert/Rick Leonardi/Mark Bagley/Aaron Lopreste/Klaus Janson/Pat Chau
Inkers--Jesse Delprang/Al Williamson/Vince Russel/Aaron Lopreste/Rachel Pinnock/Randy Emberlin/Klaus Janson/Mark Pennington
Letterer--Janice Chiang
Colorist--Tom Smith
Separator--Graphic Color Works
Editor--Terry Kavanagh
Editor in Chief--Bob Harras
Cover Art--Carlos Pacheco and Scott Koblish

Plot and Important Points

Being a collection of stories intended to generate interest in the Post-Onslaught Marvel Universe, Tales of the Marvel Universe only devoted 6 pages to the Thunderbolts.  This was their second appearance, and as of this point, their true natures were unknown to the reader.  First was a short recap of the events of The Incredible Hulk #449.  This was followed by a rescue operation at a burning building, allowing a small demonstration of each Thunderbolt's powers and personality.