The Thundercats have fought and roared against the forces of darkness since their debut in 1985. With their original show airing from 1985 to 1989, the Thundercats proved themselves to be one of the most popular shows of the 80s, standing shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Transformers and GI Joe. Such popularity ensured plenty of merchandising opportunities for the survivors of planet Thundera: toys, board games, and a video game were all made for the Thundercats. And as was the style at the time, if a cartoon proved successful, it received its own comic adaptation, too.
1985’s Thundercats (by David Michilinie, Jim Mooney, Tom DeFalco, Marie Severin, and more) brought all the hit show’s action, magic, and excitement to the pages of Marvel Comics. Not only did the comic feature an incredibly talented creative force working on it, but it was also a part of Marvel’s Star Comics imprint. Thundercats was a successful series for the fledgling imprint, running for 24 issues. Much lighter in tone than later comic incarnations of the Thundercats, the Star Comics run of the hit show is a fantastic place for fans young and old to dive into the exploits of the titular feline heroes.
Star Comics was special in that it featured mainly comic adaptations of established children’s IPs. The Care Bears, Ewoks, Fraggle Rock, and Popples were just a few of the licensed titles Marvel released through Star Comics. A handful of more mature titles, too, aimed at adolescent boys. These titles included adaptations of Masters of the Universe, Visionaries, and SilverHawks, to name a few, as well as Thundercats. Star Comics lasted only four years before being phased out of Marvel’s publishing line-up.
The Thundercats have fought and roared against the forces of darkness since their debut in 1985. With their original show airing from 1985 to 1989, the Thundercats proved themselves to be one of the most popular shows of the 80s, standing shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Transformers and GI Joe. Such popularity ensured plenty of merchandising opportunities for the survivors of planet Thundera: toys, board games, and a video game were all made for the Thundercats. And as was the style at the time, if a cartoon proved successful, it received its own comic adaptation, too.
1985’s Thundercats (by David Michilinie, Jim Mooney, Tom DeFalco, Marie Severin, and more) brought all the hit show’s action, magic, and excitement to the pages of Marvel Comics. Not only did the comic feature an incredibly talented creative force working on it, but it was also a part of Marvel’s Star Comics imprint. Thundercats was a successful series for the fledgling imprint, running for 24 issues. Much lighter in tone than later comic incarnations of the Thundercats, the Star Comics run of the hit show is a fantastic place for fans young and old to dive into the exploits of the titular feline heroes.
Star Comics was special in that it featured mainly comic adaptations of established children’s IPs. The Care Bears, Ewoks, Fraggle Rock, and Popples were just a few of the licensed titles Marvel released through Star Comics. A handful of more mature titles, too, aimed at adolescent boys. These titles included adaptations of Masters of the Universe, Visionaries, and SilverHawks, to name a few, as well as Thundercats. Star Comics lasted only four years before being phased out of Marvel’s publishing line-up.
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