A new era for theThundercatsfranchise is on the horizon, all thanks to the arrival of an exciting new character: Apex. Earlier this year, Dynamite Entertainment relaunchedThundercats, breathing new life into the nearly 40-year-old property. The book features classicThundercatscharacters such as Cheetarah,as well as introducing new characters to the mix,including the mysterious Apex, and the forthcomingThundercats: Apextells his story.
Ed Brisson
Rapha Lobosco
Today, Dynamite Entertainment officially announcedThundercats: Apex, which will be written by Ed Brisson and drawn by Rapha Lobosco. Spinning out of the end of the forthcomingThundercats#8, the one-shot shines the spotlight on Apex. Writer Brisson explained that while Apex is a new character, he is integral toThundercatslore, although he did not explain. Dynamite also revealed that the one-shot, which helps close out theThundercats’first year, will set up next year’s worth of stories.
Dynamite also revealed a cover gallery forThundercats: Apex, which is shared here.
Dynamite Entertainment Has Given theThundercatsA Shot in the Arm
Dynamite Has Taken Some Big Risks with theThundercats
Since acquiring the rights toThundercats, Dynamite has given the venerable franchise new and exciting layers by striking a balance between the classic elements that made it a hit and introducing new characters to keep it exciting.
Since acquiring the rights toThundercats, Dynamite has given the venerable franchise new and exciting layers by striking a balance between the classic elements that made it a hit and introducing new characters to keep it exciting.Fans have responded to the reboot, helping propel the first issue to record-breaking sales. Written by Declan Shalvey and primarily drawn by Drew Moss,Thundercatscontinues to wow fans month in and month out. Dynamite also released a special miniseries,focusing on Cheetara and her lifeprior to Third Earth.
TheThundercatsWere Created by Tobin Wolf
What has made Dynamite’sThundercatstitle so exciting is the risks it is taking with the franchise. TheThundercatshave been around, in one form or another, since 1985. There have been comic books, cartoons, toys and other merchandise featuring the Thundercats, all of which have helped center these characters in the hearts and minds of a generation.Thundercatsfans may think there are no stories or new characters left, but Dynamite has proven them wrong. Earlier issues ofThundercatsintroduced Calica, another survivor of Thundera, who served as a potential love interest for Lion-O.
Apex Is Already One of the Most Important Characters inThundercatsHistory
However, Who is Apex? And Where Does He Come From?
Calica made a huge impact onThundercats,and Apex is destined to make an even bigger one.Thundercatseditor Nate Cosby explained: “Apex is new to the reader, but he’s been planning and plotting behind the scenes for a LONG time.” Neither Dynamite or others have revealed any information on Apex, such as his planet of origin or what exactly he looks like under that hood. With his cat-head staff and cloak, Apex cuts an imposing figure. Between Apex’s undeniably cool appearance and his mysterious background, he is the most exciting addition toThundercatslore since its inception.
“**** Off! I Can’t Believe It”: Thundercats Writer Shares Hilarious Reaction to Huge >170k Sales Debut
In an interview hyping the release of Thundercats #1, writer Declan Shalvey had the perfect, if profane, response to the book’s pre-launch success.
Apex’s arrival begins the victory lap for Dynamite’sThundercatsbook. Over the past year, the creative teams behind them have continually exceeded fan expectations, and Apex represents the pinnacle of this effort. Both Ed Brisson and otherThundercatswriters and artists hint that Apex is one of the most important characters in the franchise, and his rollout shows just how big he will be. Apex’s connection to theThundercatswill become clearer in the months ahead, as he pushes the franchise into a new era.
