As the wary ThunderCats continue to explore their new home, Lion-O finds himself inexplicably drawn to Calica, the beautiful and mysterious survivor of the crashed Mu'Tant ship. But Panthro and Cheetara view the unfamiliar Thundarian with suspicion, and the ensuing confrontation threatens to fracture their fragile new society - leaving them vulnerable to enemies from both outside and within!
The drama intensifies in this third chapter of the highly anticipated new series from award-winning author DECLAN SHALVEY (Old Dog, Hero Killer) and fan-favorite illustrator DREW MOSS (Gargoyles: Dark Ages) - both of whom contribute a cover for t more
Repressed anger prompts a challenge to Lion-Os leadership, a beloved friend returns, a mysterious room showcases a MuTant weapon, and a villain discovers new adversaries in ThunderCats #3. Read Full Review
Moss offers some fantastic art in the issue. I love the use of shadow throughout and how it denotes the tension and suspense of a scene. Read Full Review
THUNDERCATS #3 offers a mix of action and story development, with the return of Snarf adding to the overall experience. However, the subplot involving Slithe feels tacked on, and the art, while not terrible, could be more dynamic. Read Full Review
The internal conflicts of the Thundercats have proven to be just as compelling as any call to arms, but Thundercats #3 says why not have both. Read Full Review
The story is moving along nicely, in ways that aren't easily predictable. There are a lot of interesting facets to explore and so much more can happen. Read Full Review
Plot
Calica prowls at night in the Feline Den, while Panthro accosts her and asks her not to see his work, Calica's behavior is erratic and she seems to be hiding something, but Leon-O is madly in love with her for unknown reasons, Panthro states that there are pheromones that she expels.
Panthro obtained a possible source of a key Thunderian mineral, but he distrusts Lion-O's objectivity in his decisions and his ego inflates.
Calica has brought tension and discord among the Thundercats.
Although the Sword of Omens is destroyed, he can still see the future. When he activates it before going out for a walk with Calica, a portal opens to a hidden area full of Thundera's treasures and suddenly an old ally more
I really wanted to love this but between the bad art and the uninspired dialogue I just can't recommend this comic. I gave the first two books a pass but here is where I have to call a spade a spade. The plot seems to be decent and different enough from the original continuity to pique old school fans interests but it seems that Shalvey isn't as great at writing as plotting. It seems this is destined to be as underwhelming as the masters of the universe comics we've gotten lately. If you want 80's toy properties in comic form then read the energon universe and leave this off your pull list.