| ThunderCats | |
|---|---|
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| Production | |
| Issue | 39 |
| Released | 12 December 1987 |
| Published by | Marvel Comics Ltd |
| Pages | 24 |
| Original Price | 35p |
| Editor(s) | John Tomlinson |
| Cover Artist(s) | Kev Hopgood and John Burns |
| Chronology | |
| Previous | ThunderCats # 38 |
| Next | ThunderCats # 40 |
ThunderCats # 39 was an ongoing comic series by Marvel UK, which was based upon the original ThunderCats cartoon.
Canon[]
Due to inconsistencies with the original animated series, comics by Marvel UK are not considered canon.
Story[]
Queen of 8 Legs, part 1 of 2:[]
Written by Steve Perry
Art by Jim Mooney, Vince Colletta, Pat Brousseau and Marie Severin
Our adventure begins with Mumm-Ra at his magic cauldron, witnessing the hatching of Spidera, a gigantic new queen for the Kingdom of Webs. He calls on Nemesis to tell him how he can use this against the ThunderCats and transforms into the diminutive and innocent Diamondfly. Shortly, Lion-O is awoken from his slumber in the woods by the warning of the Eye of Thundera. Before he can react, he is hypnotised by the colourful lights of Diamondfly who asks him for help. Snarf is also looking for the Lord of the ThunderCats as he is late for his dinner. Snarf finds the abandoned Sword of Omens and gives chase. As he catches up, Snarf is able to withstand Diamondfly’s mind control but is instead dragged underground by a giant spider. His cries for help awaken Lion-O who uses the sword to see through Mumm-Ra’s deception. With Mumm-Ra’s triumphant laughter ringing in his ears, Lion-O dives into the Kingdom of Webs in pursuit of Snarf. His old nursemaid, however, is already trapped in Spidera’s web...
Features[]
- Mini-Poster that 18 that was originally the comic cover artwork for ThunderCats # 21 by Stephen Baskerville and Nick Abadzis.
- Thunder-Chat letters page
- Sight Beyond Sight previews Issue 40.
Trivia[]
- This issue contains reprinted panels from ThunderCats # 16 by Star Comics.
- This issue is loosely based on the original episode called Queen of 8 Legs, by Steve Perry, with only a few minor variations.
Competition[]
The publishers are running a ThunderCats Fact File competition. Readers are invited to submit their ideas for a new ThunderCat with a brief description. The winning entry will be worked into a Fact File by the comic's artists. The winner will receive the original artwork and a 1988 annual and four runners-up will each receive an annual.