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Florence Pugh plays Yelena Belova in Thunderbolts*.

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'Thunderbolts*' is an unwieldy jumble, and also the best Marvel film in a while

Thunderbolts* is unapologetically formulaic. And yet, Florence Pugh is terrific; the action is coherent; and the character dynamics strike the right balance of earnest sincerity and glib humor.

'Thunderbolts*' is an unwieldy jumble, and also the best Marvel film in a while

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Thunderbolts* stars a cast of misfits, including Florence Pugh, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell and David Harbour.

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'Thunderbolts*' is a refreshing misfit hit after many Marvel misfires

Marvel's latest release is a decently effective blend of misfit mercenaries and pop psychology.

REVIEW - THUNDERBOLTS*

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Move Over, Comic Book Guy: Philly Comics Store Prizes Diversity In Its Heroes

Ariell Johnson has combined her love of comic books with a place where people can socialize in her new business, Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse. Jasmin Carroll/Courtesy of Jasmin Carroll hide caption

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Move Over, Comic Book Guy: Philly Comics Store Prizes Diversity In Its Heroes

At Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse in Philadelphia, owner Ariell Johnson says diversity isn't just an afterthought. She tells NPR's Michel Martin that new faces keep the heroics interesting.

Move Over, Comic Book Guy: Philly Comics Store Prizes Diversity In Its Heroes

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