UK Issued Star Comics
Below you'll find images and summaries of the UK versions of the old comic series for ThunderCats, which ran in the 80s. There are 129 issues in all; this page covers issues 109-120. You'll find a lot of these higher number UK issues are reprints, not just of US issues but ealier UK issues as well.
Many thanks to Adam at totalcomics.co.uk for providing some cover scans on this page, so now at least all the issues have some representation.
If you can provide any additional information, feel free to
email me I'll be happy to give you credit, of course, complete with links back to your site if you have one. Thanks!
#109 DR DOMETONE PART 1 (REPRINT)
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Issued 7 April 1990
Based on the original teleplay by William Overgard. Art by Turner, Scotese
Special thanks to Adam at totalcomics.co.uk for the cover scan of this issue, since my issue is missing it!
This issue contains part one of the Dr. Dometone story; also a reprint from US issue #23 and UK issue #68. It also has a reprint of the Snarf fact file.
Why out of all episodes this one got a comic adaptation (and then reprinted TWICE in the UK run), I'll never know. Though, I gotta give the adapting writer credit for trying to fix and/or leaving out altogether some of the weirder moments in the show. For example, the entire chase scene in the forest and the following stop for a picnic is cut out and Panthro at least mentions trying to come up with a backup plug if the original one gets pulled. If you're lost as to what I'm talking about, see my
episode reviews for more information.
The second half is a reprint of the first part of Safari Jo, which was featured in US comic #14 and UK issue #27.
#110 DR DOMETONE PART 2 (REPRINT)
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Issued 21 April 1990
Based on the original teleplay by William Overgard. Art by Turner, Scotese
This issue contains part two of the Dr. Dometone story; also a reprint from US issue #23 and UK issue #69. It also has a reprint of the Jaga fact file.
The second half is a reprint of the second part of Safari Jo, which was featured in US comic #14 and UK issue #28.
#111 DR DOMETONE PART 3 (REPRINT)
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Issued 5 May 1990
Based on the original teleplay by William Overgard. Art by Turner, Scotese
This issue contains part three of the Dr. Dometone story; also a reprint from US issue #23 and UK issue #70. This issue also featured a coloring page called 'Bright Beyond Bright'
The second half is a reprint of the Heart of Xurdimur story, which was featured in UK issue #29.
#112 DR DOMETONE PART 4 (REPRINT)
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Issued 19 May 1990
Based on the original teleplay by William Overgard. Art by Turner, Scotese
This issue contains part four of the Dr. Dometone story; also a reprint from US issue #23 and UK issue #71. This issue contained another coloring page called 'Bright Beyond Bright'
The second half is a reprint of The Creatures That Came Before Dawn story, which was featured in UK issue #57.
#113 BAD PLAYMATES PART 1 (REPRINT)
Issued 2 June 1990
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#114 BAD PLAYMATES PART 2 (REPRINT)
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Issued 16 June 1990
Written by James Rose. Art by Delbo, Scotese
A reprint from US issue #22 and UK issue #73. This issue contained another coloring page called 'Bright Beyond Bright'
The second half is a reprint of The Dream Master Part 2, which was featured in UK issue #59.
#115 BAD PLAYMATES PART 3 (REPRINT)
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Issued 30 June 1990
Written by James Rose. Art by Delbo,Simons, & Scotese
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A reprint from US issue #22 and UK issue #74:
After an eventful party with the Nai people, the Thundercats return to Cats' Lair to be welcomed by WilyKit and WilyKat. Yet there is something suspicious about these Thunderkittens as Snarf soon finds out, not least because they have blue eyes. These 'Thunderdecoys' say that the Thundercats must pay a ransom in return for the lives of the Thunderkittens or else they will perish. Lion-O faces a dilemma and searches for an answer. Meanwhile, the Thunderkittens are being held by the Mutants. Lion-O and Panthro appear with the ransom, while Cheetara hides in a tree, ready to spring her trap to free WilyKit and WilyKat.
Reprint of
'Invasion!' Part One (UK issue #11)
By Ian Rimmer (script), Martin Griffiths (pencils), Dave Hine (inks), Glib (letters) and Stuart Place (colour)
#116 BAD PLAYMATES PART 4 (REPRINT)
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Issued 14 July 1990
Written by James Rose. Art by Delbo,Simons, & Scotese
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A reprint from US issue #22 and UK issue #75:
Lion-O has hidden the Sword of Omens and calls it to his hand. The Mutants are quickly defeated and the Thunderdecoys destroyed. WilyKit and WilyKat reflect on how silly they were to be tricked and say that they can't believe the others would risk giving the Mutants treasure to free them. Lion-O tells them he would risk all the treasures of Third Earth to keep them from harm. Later, the Thundercats are kicking a ball round outside the Lair and Lion-O is navel-gazing and pondering the meaning of life, only to give up and join in the fun.
Reprint of
'Invasion!' Part Two (UK issue #12)
By Ian Rimmer (script), Martin Griffiths (pencils), Dave Hine (inks), Glib (letters) and Stuart Place (colour)
#117 WILYKAT'S WISH PART 1 (REPRINT)
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Issued 28 July 1990
Written by Dwight Jon Zimmerman and Ian Rimmer. Art by Mooney, Harwood, Dozy & Euan Peters
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Spaced Angel for the cover scan and information on this issue.
A reprint from UK issue #79:
WilyKat and Lion-O are fooling around on the spaceboards. WilyKat grabs the Sword of Omens and pretends to be the Lord of the Thundercats, only to be reprimanded by Panthro for his stupid behaviour. He goes off in a huff, saying that if he became leader there would be some big changes. His route takes him to the ruins of the ancient Dyrad city, where he meets Ilsa, last of the Dyrads. She shows him the Waterfall of Wishes and tells him that its magic waters make wishes come true. Sure enough, WilyKat dives into the waters and emerges as a fully grown Thundercat. Back at the Lair, he is shocked to find that Lion-O is now a cub and the tables have been turned.
Reprint of
'Assault on the Onyx Pyramid!' Part One (UK issue #17)
By James Hill (script), Martin Griffiths (pencils), Dave Hine (inks), Glib (letters) and Stuart Place (colour)
#118 WILYKAT'S WISH PART 2 (REPRINT)
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Issued 11 August 1990
Written by Dwight Jon Zimmerman and Ian Rimmer. Art by Jim Mooney (pencils), Dave Harwood (inks), Dozy (letters) & Euan Peters (colour)
Special thanks to Adam at totalcomics.co.uk for the cover scan of this issue.
A reprint from UK issue #80:
WilyKat starts to take charge as leader. He pushes the others to the limit with his demands and they are arguing just as a horde of Mutants appear. At that point, WilyKat realises he does not know how to use the mystic powers of the Sword of Omens and that they are in big trouble.
Reprint of
'Assault on the Onyx Pyramid!' Part Two (UK issue #18)
By James Hill (script), Martin Griffiths (pencils), Dave Hine (inks), Glib (letters) and Stuart Place (colour)
#119 WILYKAT'S WISH PART 3 (REPRINT)
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Written by Dwight Jon Zimmerman and Ian Rimmer. Art by Jim Mooney (pencils), Dave Harwood (inks), Dozy (letters) & Euan Peters (colour)
Issued 25 August 1990
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WilyKat falls foul of Panthro for fooling around with the Sword of Omens. He goes off in a huff, sick of being treated like a child and saying that if he ever became leader, there would be some changes. Soon after, he meets Ilsa, last of the Dryads, who shows him the Waterfall of Wishes, telling him that its magic waters make wishes come true. WilyKat dives in and emerges an adult. He returns home to find that Lion-O is now the cub being told off by Panthro and he is leader of the Thundercats.
Reprint of
'Doomgaze' Part One (UK issue #51)
Script by Steve Perry. Art by Mooney, Esposito & Scotese
#120
Issued 8 September 1990
Special thanks to Adam at totalcomics.co.uk for the cover scan of this issue.
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