Thunderbolts* Reversely meaning of asterisk and because everything changes

Since Marvel was the official title for the first time Thunderbolts*Fans were curious about that little asterisk and what it means.

Well, the last moments of the film reveal the true meaning behind the asterisk, and is a turning point for the MCU. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, spoiler in front!

The asterisk marks the team’s transition into something new. In the final act, after the Thunderbolts knocked down the void and faced Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, the group is introduced in a press conference under a brand new banner: the new Avengers.

The final title card takes home the point visually transforming the “Thunderbolts” logo into “The New Avengers”. As some fans expected, that astercrum have had a work of work throughout this time is a placeholder who reports a transformation for the team.

Valentina tries to turn the entire Thunderbolts OP as her own creation, saving her face as she publicly launched the team with a new brighter name. Yelena Belova goes back saying to Valentina that “own it”.

They have ensured their freedom, resources and a new base of operations with the guard tower. It is also provided with government penalties, public visibility and some copyright headaches.

In the half credits scene, the team jokes on their “new” name takes place 14 months later. Red Guardian launches ridiculous alternatives such as “New Avenger” with a Z, while Bob wonders nervously if he is at risk of becoming the void again.

In the meantime, it is revealed that Sam Wilson has filed a cause against the group for using the name “Avengers” without permission. It is the type of Marvel humor that makes fun of the branding and the MCU obviously did not make the consequences of the Legacy names explore and who claim them.

So, there is another drop of Marvel Ago, when the fantastic four arrive in Earth-616. This places the stage for Avengers: Doomsday.