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Thundercats #21
| Writer | Declan Shalvey |
| Artist | Drew Moss |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
RETURN OF THE KING!
In this issue: Lion-O returns to the Cats’ Lair to reclaim his leadership over the ThunderCats! Visibly older and wiser, the now-seasoned ruler carries himself with a new air of authority — something that puts him on a collision course with Apex’s mysterious plans!
Courtly scribes DECLAN SHALVEY and DREW MOSS fulfill their royal charter with ThunderCats #21 — enrobed in cover regalia from MOSS, SHALVEY, LUCIO PARRILLO, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, and MANIX!
CRITIC REVIEWS
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9.8
Nerd Initiative - Richard Coryell
Nov 26, 2025ThunderCats #21 is a fantastic journey that really pays off the return of Lion-O. Every part of the story in this issue invokes different emotions and nails each one of them. The emotions run high, the action is great, and most importantly the surprises make the reader want more. Read Full Review
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8.8
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Nov 26, 2025Moss creates some beautifully detailed and visually stunning moments throughout the issue. Read Full Review
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8.0
You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff
Nov 26, 2025Shalvey seems to be moving in a direction with the narrative explores some of the mystery of the original, cartoon franchise never really had a chance to. That mystery might have been a central appeal of the series. The precise reasons for the origins of the heroes and their current situation had been something that could articulate with the imagination of the fan base. Trying to establish the mystery a little bit more, and to reveal a little bit more about the background could backfire in the big way if it's not of satisfying or revelation. That being said, it would be kind of hard to think in the long-term of the series, without addressing some of the basic fundamental mysteries that there are so much a part of the series. Read Full Review
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