The place wasnt cheap, but its got good optics, she quips.
We first saw that place in 2012sThe Avengers, a movie thats filled with hero shots.
But we still dont know why.
However, one additional beat does stand out.
We cant call ourselves that, says an exasperated Bucky, but his Russian friend is undeterred.
Its a cool name.
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This focus on the teams name draws attention to the asterisks on the title.
As weve guessed beforehere atDen of Geek, the Thunderbolts are actually the Dark Avengers.
No, the team was named the Avengers.
InDark Avengers,Spider-Mans foe Norman Osborn wins over the public trust and becomes Director of SHIELD.
Valentinas purchase of Avengers Tower likely serves the same purpose.
With the Avengers disbanded since losing three of their founding members inEndgame, the world has no Mightiest Heroes.
The MCU hasnt done much to show a major threat that calls for the Avengers.
Still, Valentina suggests its all about optics.
It can lend legitimacy to her team, erasing the skepticism anyone might have about her black-ops group.
To Valentina, that kind of public support is worth any price tag.
Thunderbolts* sneaks into theaters on May 2, 2025.
