# Thunderbolts (1997) #53

Published: 2001-08-01T00:00:00+0000
Series: Thunderbolts (1997 - 2003)
Creators: Richard Starkings (letterer), Al Vey (cover artist), Patch Zircher (penciler), Fabian Nicieza (writer)

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Charcoal, under an enormous amount of pressure, finally reaches a breaking point when his father returns as part of the Secret Empire!