SDCC 2026: Greg Pak & David Cousens Take Creative Reins Of Dynamite’s ‘ThunderCats’ In October
by Erik Amaya
ThunderCats, ho!
A new era for the Thunderan refugees begins this October as Dynamite announced Friday that writer Greg Pak and artist David Cousens will take control of its ThunderCats comic book. Also along for the ride: colorist Igor Monti, letterer Jeff Eckleberry, and editor Nate Cosby. Following up on the crossover with SilverHawks earlier this year, the ‘Cats now share Third Earth with the Hawks, Mu’tants, and countless others species and civilizations. And although Lion-O still yearns for action and adventure, he is starting to learn the subtitles of diplomacy thanks to Tygra and Calica. In fact, he’s ready to reach out to the other groups on the planet to create a lasting peace.
That’s when a meteor streaks across the sky, leading to a change in the various tribes of Third Earth. Is it all the work of the “Feral King”? Is he friend or foe? And what will his presence mean for the status quo on the planet?
“I’ve been hungry to dig into a story like this for years,” Pak said in a statement. “Anything can happen on Third Earth, and if you’ve ever watched the original ThunderCats cartoons, you know that anything and everything did. There’s a huge element of surprise and wildness to this particular mix of science fiction and fantasy, and we’re taking it as far as we can. I’m also thrilled to be working on a story that feels deeply relevant about heroes slamming up against the limits of monarchy and teetering between triumph and catastrophe as they struggle to become a free people. Huge fun, massive action, big emotion, and searing relevance? You want this book!”
Starting again with a new issue #1, the debut is supported by covers from Cousens, Mark Spears, Daniele Cellini, Stephen Byrne, and Seth Damoose. Blind bags with exclusive variants will also be available, with the company claiming some bags may include a “huge surprise and big first from Dynamite, which will blow ThunderCats diehards away.
ThunderCats #1 arrives this October.
