History
Gutsen Glory is a cyborg with a mysterious past who was invited to join the Thunderbolts under Clint Barton’s leadership after data suggested that having a “man of mystery” would do well with the public. When asked about his capabilities, Barton was told “that’s classified information”, implying a military/government background.
Creation
Gutsen Glory debuted in Thunderbolts (2022) #1 by Jim Zub and Sean Izaakse. His name is a homophone of “guts and glory.” Gutsen Glory was described by Zub as being “intentionally a 90’s throwback, at least on the surface” and a “cyber-soldier with a vast array of high-tech toys and a mysterious past”.
Gear
Gutsen Glory has been seen with various high-tech weaponry and gear, including the following:
- Particle rupture laser rifle
- Non-lethal grenades (subdual/capture)
- Handguns
- Cybernetic eye implant