India, April 30 -- As Marvel Studios pushes into its bold new era of storytelling, Thunderbolts is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Departing from the traditional superhero ensemble, this ragtag group of antiheroes and reformed villains brings a morally grey edge to the franchise, as reported by Movie Web.

But who exactly are the Thunderbolts, and what makes them such a compelling team? Here's a closer look at every known member and the powers they bring to the table.

A fan-favourite since her MCU debut, Yelena Belova is the Black Widow successor and a highly trained assassin from the infamous Red Room. Blending charm with lethal skill, Yelena's combat abilities rival Natasha Rom...