| ThunderCats | |
|---|---|
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| Production | |
| Issue | 17 |
| Released | 11 July 1987 |
| Published by | Marvel Comics Ltd |
| Pages | 24 |
| Original Price | 32p (UK) |
| Editor(s) | John Tomlinson |
| Cover Artist(s) | Martin Griffiths and Tim Perkins |
| Chronology | |
| Previous | ThunderCats # 16 |
| Next | ThunderCats # 18 |
ThunderCats # 17 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[]
Assault on the Onyx Pyramid, part 1 of 2:[]
Written by James Hill
Art by Martin Griffiths, Dave Hine, Blib & Stuart Place
Mumm-Ra decides to set the ThunderCats straight by threatening their allies - so he goes and burns the Berbil Village. Enraged, Lion-O declares that the ThunderCats (except Wilykit and WilyKat who stay on Lair watch duty) will go to the Black Pyramid to confront Mumm-Ra once and for all.
The problem is, it's a lot tougher than they thought. Once inside, Mumm-Ra imprisons the ThunderCats and creates an illusion, so he can face Lion-O alone. But before he takes care of Lion-O, Mumm-Ra lets him see what has happened to his friends. Cheetara is trapped in a room with no windows or doors... and the walls are closing in. Panthro is in a devastated Warrior Maiden forest, devastated by robots he had been building to protect his friends. Tygra is back at his apartment on Thundera, letting a pair of attractive ThunderCats (Leopara and Cougara) convince him to relax and forget about Lion-O.
Features[]
- Thunder-Chat letters page.
- This edition sees the introduction of Fact Files. Panthro is profiled with place of birth, height, weight, eye and hair colour as well as backstory all alongside a large picture by Tommy Hylton and Dave Hine.
- Mini-Poster No. 3 that was originally the comic cover artwork for ThunderCats # 9 by Steve Yeowell and Tim Perkins.
Trivia[]
- This story has some strange choices for animation, with Willa looking very different from her canon portrayal and Tygra's "servants" wearing bikinis!