With the return of Bengali, a love triangle has emerged in the ThunderCats camp. Well Bengali, Tygra, and Cheetara try to figure out this whole love triangle, there is a looming threat to the Cats’. Will the Cats put their personal stuff aside and be able to attack the Mu’Tant threat?

THUNDERCATS #18

Written By Declan Shalvey

Art By Drew Moss, Alice Leclert, and Joe Mulvey

Colors By Arancia Studio – Letters By Jeff Eckleberry

Edited By Nate Cosby – Published By Dynamite Entertainment

***Minor Spoilers Possible***

Love is in the Air

After the thwarted Mu’Tant attack, the ThunderCats have taken Scail prisoner, which infuriates his father Slythe. As the Mu’Tant’s regroup and plan out their next attack, the Cats are a bit distracted. The love triangle between Bengali, Tygra, and Cheetara really heats up, leading to a fight between Tygra and Bengali. However, the fight is not finished as the Knights of Thundera need to spring into action against the Mu’Tant advance. But will all the distractions leave an opening for Slythe’s revenge?

A New Battle Kicks Off

ThunderCats #18 really brings us into the emotional side of the story. Obviously, there is the love triangle, but that is flanked by Panthero’s battle within himself over his injuries. Also, Slythe’s revenge, how Apex fits in, and the general disfunctions that have been building up in the ThunderCats camp since Lion-O’s disappearance. Declan Shalvey is masterfully bringing all these threads to the forefront, while also tying them together in a nice concise package. The layers of this story really pull the reader in and don’t let you go.

The art in this issue is stupendous and really encapsulates the world perfectly. The art team really crushes every aspect of the art. The character designs are fantastic, the action is portrayed impeccably, and the background brings Third Earth to life.

Check Out My Review of ThunderCats #17

Final Thoughts

ThunderCats #18 brings all the problems of the ThunderCats to the forefront and shows how all the individual issues have snowballed in to where we are today. All this ramp up is leading to something big, and you are not going to want to miss what is next. Make sure this series is on your Pull List to ensure you get to see what’s next.

Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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