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Creation & Design

The Thundercats were created by Tobin Wolf and were designed to appeal to children with their anthropomorphic feline characters and action-packed storylines.

Early Years

The Thundercats debuted in the mid-1980s as an animated television series, quickly gaining popularity and leading to comic adaptations and merchandise.

Character Development

Over the years, the Thundercats have evolved through various adaptations, including animated series, comics, and reboots, showcasing their enduring appeal and the depth of their characters.

Cultural Reception

The Thundercats have been well-received by audiences, becoming a beloved franchise with a dedicated fanbase.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
Marvel Age #31
Aliases:
Lion-O, Cheetara, Panthro, Tygra, WilyKit, WilyKat, Snarf, Mumm-Ra
Species:
Feline humanoids
Gender:
varies
Affiliations:
Thundercats, The Order of the Thundercats
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Agility, Combat skills, Magic
Equipment:
Sword of Omens, Claw Shield, ThunderTank
Weight:
N/A
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Marvel Age #31
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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Marvel Age #31
 
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Promotional article featuring the Thundercats promoting the premiere issue prior to its release

Teaser of Flag-Smasher, prior to first appearance in Captain America #312, initially named Flag-Breaker

Thundercats #1
Star Comics ⋅ 1985
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Thundercats #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Thundercats: Lion-O, Cheetara, Panthro, Tygra, Wiley Kat, Wiley Kit and Snarf

1st appearance of Mumm-Ra

[March 2021 - Deadline reports director Adam Wingard (King Kong vs Godzilla) is set to direct Thundercats for Warner Bros.]

Thundercats #2
Star Comics ⋅ 1986
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Thundercats #2
 
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2nd team appearance of the Thundercats

Thundercats #23
Star Comics ⋅ 1988
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Scarce, second-to-last issue

Thundercats #24
Star Comics ⋅ 1988
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Final issue

Thundercats #0
WildStorm ⋅ 2002
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Premiere issue of a series that begins immediately where the cartoon series ended

Preview sketches and profiles of Lynx-O, Pumyra and Bengali

Thundercats #1
WildStorm ⋅ 2002
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1st appearance and cover of Lynx-O, the blind elder statesmen of the Thundercats

1st appearance and cover of Bengali, a blacksmith

1st cameo appearance and cover of Pumyra, a healer and a medic

Thundercats #4
WildStorm ⋅ 2003
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1st cameo appearance of Grune the Destroyer, a traitor exiled to deep space

Thundercats #5
WildStorm ⋅ 2003
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1st full appearance of Pumyra

1st full appearance of Grune the Destroyer

Thundercats: The Return #3
WildStorm ⋅ 2003
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Cover art by Ed Benes featuring Cheetara

Superman / Thundercats #1
WildStorm ⋅ 2004
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Superman / Thundercats #1
 
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One-shot team-up of Superman and the Thundercats

He-Man / Thundercats #1
DC ⋅ 2016
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He-Man / Thundercats #1
 
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Team-up of the Masters of the Universe and Thundercats

Thundercats: Cheetara #1
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Dynamite ⋅ 2024
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Thundercats: Cheetara #1
 
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Origin of Cheetara

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