Thunderbolts #39
"Black Hearts" delivers a gripping, character-driven tale in Thunderbolts #39, marking a pivotal moment in the series with a standout story by Stan Lee and drawn with gritty precision by Don Heck. When a carnival marksmen's attempt to become a hero goes awry, he's drawn into a dangerous web involving the Black Widow, leading to a tense clash between Hawkeye and Iron Man that forces a desperate choice. The cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna captures the story's high-stakes intensity, making this 2000 issue a must-have for fans of early Thunderbolts arcs.
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A carnival marksman tries to become a super-hero, but after a misunderstanding with the police he falls in with the Black Widow. Hawkeye attacks Iron Man at the Widow's request, but when he accidentally injures his partner in the fight, he flees to get her to safety.
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