What is The Thunderan War?
In the Thundercats universe, the Thunderan War was a catastrophic war between the Thunderans and the Mutants. This lore-defining Thunderan War resulted in the devastation of the home planet Thundera. While it's commonly known that the Thundercats, following the planet's destruction, had to travel to Third Earth - it remains a topic that has been hinted at throughout Thundercats history and was shown as being one of the events that shattered Thundercats stories. As it stands now - viewers and Thundercats fans have often wondered about the details. The series' most significant event and is just one element of an expansive narrative.
The war itself - even in the comics - often takes a more contemporary, grim turn, especially with Dynamite’s Thundercats. This approach makes an even stronger effort to introduce more detailed backstories as it shows the complex power dynamics and shows how Third Earth was once a penal colony that held those Thunderan prisoners - and those prisoners were part of an ancient conflict between the Thundercats' planet and the Mu’Tants. The new storylines have helped reimagine Thundercats as an important Thundercats revival. This has helped attract new Thundercats readers and, also - helped bring the Thundercats fandom to life - as fans of the Thundercats cartoon from the 1980s found a way to relive and enjoy their beloved characters.
How does the new Thundercats comic show The Thunderan War from a different perspective?
As fans delve into Thundercats lore, they may want to examine Dynamite's newest installments. Dynamite’s new Thundercats show off how the war took a significant toll - particularly with Plun’Darr (The Thunderan War shattered Plun’Darr), as it serves as one of those major events. The series has chosen to show The Thunderan War through the Mutants' point of view. One key component has been showing Slithe - a prominent leader of the Mutants - recalling the memories from his home world.
Thundercats #10 has proven to be very engaging as those fans of the series - including those interested in the history of Thundercats and their lives have the chance to experience this series. With the Thunderan War (Thunderan War from the Mutants’ point of view ) having such an impact in the Thundercats world, Dynamite's approach was key in taking fans to the early stages and giving them more to ponder, particularly since fans often sought answers on what made those key Thundercats characters so determined to seek vengeance on their enemies - a key element to those Thundercats stories that we have always known. Those readers have been left with intriguing questions.
How is Dynamite's new Thundercats different from the original?
Those who remember the original Thundercats cartoon from the 1980s will see that Dynamite’s Thundercats have made major efforts to reimagine this series with greater detail, and in doing so they are now exploring those events and story arcs that never received the spotlight in previous works, helping those readers experience a brand new perspective - such as the events surrounding the war against the Mutants. In its reimagining, this has made Dynamite Entertainment's run for Thundercats - a more powerful take and one that introduces compelling ideas - showing those Thundercats fans the complex and multilayered story behind the Thunderan War, one that serves as an important aspect to the overall Thundercats universe and how the Thundercats are established in a much greater sense of history - with these characters making their way to Third Earth and having a lasting effect within their new home.
Dynamite Thundercats is known for having its own unique approach, such as the Thunderan story that has become so important to fans - also introducing an expansion for Thundercats history. Dynamite Thundercats Was Just What the Franchise Needed in terms of reigniting the franchise's overall popularity and introducing new characters such as Apex - the new addition who gives an immediate sense of intrigue as viewers become curious on what impact that character has on those who remain dedicated to the Thundercats comic book series. It's given new purpose - as fans who are following this new era for the series are interested to see what the Thundercats future looks like.
What's the purpose behind Dynamite's new Thundercats series?
It's hard not to think of those events that brought the Thundercats to fame - with their origin story starting from an ancient planet that's been destroyed (Thundera) - the Thundercats comic, as it stands now, appears to be on an exceptional trajectory and offers several intriguing events. As this new series began, those readers eager to discover what Dynamite’s Thundercats has to offer can get a taste of what this reboot has brought, especially those eager to revisit a classic Thundercats comic - a highly-loved Thundercats world and how it all came to be.
Those who read comics often make connections to those stories that influenced how they think about an event - a core aspect that Dynamite Entertainment's new take on Thundercats is embracing. Those who remember the show from the 1980s , will notice that there are key changes being made, such as the introduction of the Mu'Tants, a newly-designed take on how those classic characters are being portrayed. There are many references, such as the "evil sorcerer" Mumm-Ra, one of the main enemies of the Thundercats - all those moments will remind fans about those great stories of adventure and how it brought those Thundercats to fame and even success - and it all continues through the modern world. Those who are seeking out the series will have an enjoyable journey, particularly with how this will serve as one of the major additions in terms of its modern reboot for this beloved comic.
What are the Thundercats' origin story?
For the uninitiated - the Thundercats franchise began as an animated series - that was originally created by a studio and broadcast by Warner Brothers and Discovery before making its way across several formats (from a Thundercats comic book series to even video games) to expand the universe. It showcases the classic tales of Thundercats characters like Lion-O, Panthro, Cheetara and even the Thundercats’ cat-like form and those memorable outfits. The storyline begins as those who remain as Thunderans are escaping their destroyed home Thundera after its destruction during the Thunderan War - and this sets them on an exciting adventure to discover new homes (specifically on Third Earth) where they will struggle to protect their people from enemies such as the Mutants (led by Slithe).
The story continues through their long battle against the Slithe, as they use an assortment of weapons that were created by a Thunderan named Jaga - the one who saved Lion-O during the destruction of Thundera. With a new home on Third Earth and with the Thundercats (with their abilities - such as Lion-O who is considered one of the most potent of the group) in a strange world that holds unique danger, and is constantly on the verge of attack - there are an endless series of possibilities for fans who wish to revisit these classic stories and to discover the Thundercats lore.
Will The Thundercats Get Another Movie Release?
A live-action movie was made in 2011 but failed to make an impact and did not draw a large audience as the film struggled to gain recognition as an adaption of a Thundercats movie. Since then, there haven't been any new efforts - especially after its release. As Dynamite's Thundercats comic book series is one of those productions - in particular a comic book series - fans have seen the studio begin to attract more readers with new story arcs.
Those Thundercats fans can hope for a movie release. Although the film that appeared in 2011 underperformed in its premiere and lacked a huge, widespread audience, Dynamite's newest endeavors have offered a chance to make those Thundercats comics more popular and potentially even make a new wave of fans for this comic series, especially since there are no Thundercats movies planned at this time.
What's The Most Notable Event That Happened During The Thunderan War?
It's not commonly discussed or heavily explored but one key moment - one which stands as a critical aspect for understanding The Thundercats Universe - is how Thundera was destroyed during a war with the Mutants. The history for these Thundercats characters have all been set up to be very complex and also incredibly compelling. Fans who delve into the comic books, or even the animated series, will discover how the Thundercats lost their home planet. Fans will be eager to learn about what led to these cataclysmic events that transformed how Thundercats were seen - and changed the trajectory for all of the Thundercats characters.
While the war may be over, those moments - such as the conflict between Thunderans and the Mutants, as well as the role that Plun’Darr played during those key events - are highly essential to those Thundercats fans who have come to know their universe.
How does the new comic book series affect Thundercats lore?
The events behind Thundercats, those Thundercats stories, have been shown in different forms - from television to comic books, with a massive history across animation, as well as numerous Thundercats comics that appeared from the 1980s.
With Dynamite's Thundercats reboot ( Thundercats comics ), it serves as a more contemporary take that's designed to bring those who were familiar with this story as fans. It has brought some surprising revelations such as the story behind Third Earth. The most recent Dynamite Thundercats comics, along with the addition of the Mutants, are making an enormous impact and even serving as one of those main stories for those readers who have already taken the opportunity to revisit a beloved Thundercats universe.
