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REVIEW: Thundercats: Cheetara
3.78/5.0 Stars
Rating if the Book Were a Movie: PG/PG-13
Creative Team
Writer: Soo Lee
Art: Domenico Carbone
Colors: Chiara Di Francia
Letters: Jeff Eckleberry
Cover: Sozomaika
Editor: Nate Cosby
Publisher: Dynamite
Ratings
Story: 4.0 Stars
Interior Artwork: 4.0 Stars
Cover Artwork: 4.0 Stars
Dialogue: 3.7 Stars
Mechanics: 3.8 Stars
Editing: 3.2 Stars
About the Book:
Thundercats: Cheetara is the backstory of Cheetara herself as her life existed on Thundara. Her place in the hierarchy as well as how she was involved in the life of Lion-O before the exile of the planet Thundara.
Reviewer’s Notes:
This story starts off a little slow, showing Thundara as it existed before the exile. With fond memories of the artisan’s, teachers and philosophers. As well as introducing us to the characters that would become core characters of the lore. But this story also highlights things as they were when Lion-O was just a child and how she was part of the Thundarians that took care of Lion-O while he was still a cub.
When properly done I enjoy a good backstory. If the background of known characters can present a story that takes the reader deeper into the world you are reading about, I feel it makes the world even richer. I think that this story is one of those stories.
Initially presented as Cheetara reminiscing about how her life used to be, we are introduced to her younger self walking and talking to Jaga of all characters. Discussing the Sword of Omen’s and as they move through the city they meet Tygra who talks about what they are doing with Thundariam which is what they call their metal.
Then the story dives into the connection that she has with Lion-O and how Lion-O see’s her at that present time. But it is also hinted at Cheetara’s latent psychic abilities, which to be honest is not something that the cartoon ever dived into. Making the comic story gives more credence and abilities to the established characters. Which in turn might make them even more of a powerhouse. But because of the detail presented in this book I look forward to reading more about Cheetara as time goes on.
The cover is very well done showing the highlighted character in a feminine pose, showing the beauty of the character as well as showing the chosen bo staff in her hands indicating that she is not to be messed with. The artwork itself is something that can easily be a poster on the wall of a bachelor pad. All in all the cover itself is eye-catching and makes the reader even if they do not know who Cheetara is interested in at least looking into the book.
The interior is done with an elegance and softness to show that life before the exile was at a high point. Where things were safe and life was good. The feeling presented during the story clearly indicates how they felt at the time. It adds to the background of the story and shows that all of this is being thought with a fondness and longing that could very well be considered a simpler time. I look forward to further art that matches the story as it progresses.
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