ThunderCats‘s new character, Apex, was first introduced in September but now fans will get an opportunity to learn more about them in an upcoming special. Dynamite revealed that a new special called ThunderCats Apex Special, written by Ed Brisson and illustrated by Rapha Lobosco, will have “critical details” about their identity that readers won’t want to miss.
Five covers from the talented minds of Declan Shalvey, who helmed the flagship series, Lucio Parrillo, Meghan Hetrick, Jae Lee, and interior artist Robosco can be viewed below:
The cloaked figure Apex made his first appearance in ThunderCats #8 and is described as having a single glowing red eye. Anyone who tries to waylay him will regret it. One day, Apex arrives at a local saloon with a mission to complete. What the mission is and who the target is is a mystery to everyone except him.
Brisson recalled how ThunderCats had been a staple in his childhood. “I’m hoping that we can do justice to the original series, while also surprising readers with our approach in this one.”
While Apex is a new character, editor Nate Cosby says that he’s been there for some time. “He’s here to stay,” Cosby said. “In the ThunderCats Apex Special, Ed and Rapha show who he is, what he wants, and how that’ll affect TCats for years to come.”
ThunderCats: Apex contains 28 pages and will release sometime in December 2024.
Source: Dynamite
