| ThunderCats | |
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| Production | |
| Issue | 66 |
| Released | 18 June 1988 |
| Published by | Marvel Comics Ltd |
| Pages | 24 |
| Original Price | 38p (UK) |
| Editor(s) | Steve White |
| Assistant editor(s) | Euan Peters |
| Cover Artist(s) | Stephen Baskerville and Euan Peters |
| Chronology | |
| Previous | ThunderCats # 65 |
| Next | ThunderCats # 67 |
Thundercats # 66 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[]
Double Jeopardy, part 1 of 2:[]
Written by Gerry Conway &Mike Collins
Art by Martin Griffiths, Simon Coleby, Glib and Weasel
The adventure begins with the Thunderkittens exploring in the forests near Cats’ Lair when they stumble upon two large cocoons. Lion-O and Cheetara also appear, to the kittens’ surprise as they left Lion-O at a peace conference earlier. As the youngsters are getting suspicious of their elders’ strange behaviour, they notice that the cocoons are now empty – but too late to escape from the two imposters! Back in the Council Chamber, Lion-O is struggling to negotiate peace between the Berserkers and the Berbils. Hammerhand and Ro-Bear Bill both leave for a recess. We then discover that Wilykit and Wilykat have been trapped in their own cocoons, with Mumm-Ra orchestrating events from the Onyx Pyramid. The imposters arrive at Cats’ Lair and Lion-O attacks Hammerhand whilst Cheetara beats Ro-Bear Bill with her staff. Panthro and Tygra see their two guests leaving angrily, much to their confusion...
Mystic Maze:[]
Written by John Freeman
The story begins with Mumm-Ra and Mongor standing over the magical cauldron. They are watching Panthro dismiss magic and argue in favour of technology. Mumm-Ra transports the ThunderCat to the Mystic Maze and sends Mongor to destroy him. Despite his confusion at events, Panthro is able to use his gadgets to escape several traps and the defeats Mongor using his fighting skills. When Mumm-Ra himself appears, Panthro concludes that he must somehow still be near Cats’ Lair and uses his blaster on the maze. Punching a hole in the wall, he then falls through the ceiling of the cats’ breakfast room, landing on the table. After explaining the events to the other ThunderCats, Panthro discovers that his blaster had no power pack. Snarf tells him that it worked because he believed it would. Lion-O, however, spots Jaga watching over them with a knowing smile.
Features[]
- Thunder-Chat letters page.
- Mini-poster 43 that was originally the comic cover artwork for ThunderCats # 48 by Geoff Senior and Euan Peters.
- Thunder-Art readers' pictures.
- Sight Beyond Sight previews Issue 67.
Trivia[]
- Double Jeopardy is an adaptation of Through a Dark Glass in Star Comics Issue 24 which will itself be reprinted in Marvel Issues 99 and 100.
- Mystic Maze is the seventh text based story. Like the previous story, it helps to advertise characters released in the third wave of Rainbow Toys' UK action figures.
- There is a second advertisement for the ThunderCats Club which, like the original in Issue 60, takes the form of the comic strip featuring the Driller and the Stinger, advertising the action figures.
Competition[]
This issue features a free competition from Kraft Foods. One hundred Titan Beefball board games are available to entrants who send in their names.