Retro Review: Unearthing the Magic of the 2011 ThunderCats Reboot
- L-Epee d-Omens: This seems to be French and translates to "The Sword of Omens" in English. The Sword of Omens is a significant element in the ThunderCats universe, often associated with Lion-O, the main character, and his destiny.
- 1 2: This might indicate that "L-Epee d-Omens" spans across issue 1 and issue 2 of the comic series, suggesting that the storyline or the title's adaptation is presented over two issues.
- Writer & Artist: The series featured multiple creative teams, but the initial storyarc was written by Matthew Beacham (story) and drawn by Carlos Ferreira (pencils) and Jorge Correa Jr. (inks).
- Plot: It served as a prequel and side-story to the animated series, exploring Lion-O’s early doubts about leadership, the history of Mumm-Ra, and the true power of the Sword of Omens.
- Format: Standard 32-page comic, full color, glossy cover.
- Number of issues: The main series ran 6 issues (October 2011 – March 2012), with a WonderCon exclusive #0 prequel.
B. Lower Print Runs
3–5 active listings worldwide at any given time
Why the premium? Simple supply and demand. Thousands of English copies exist on eBay. But French copies? You’ll find maybe . Most are in European marketplaces (eBay France, Le Bon Coin, Vinted). International shipping adds cost.
Escape
: Lion-O, Tygra, Cheetara, and the kittens (WilyKit and WilyKat) flee the burning city to begin their journey on Third Earth , seeking a way to defeat Mumm-Ra. Thundercats -2011- 1 VF- L-Epee d-Omens 1 2
In the 2011 continuity, the Sword is not just a weapon; it is a source of power that the Lizards and Mumm-Ra are desperate to possess. In the debut issues covered by this French edition, we usually see the pivotal moment where Lion-O claims the sword during the siege of Thundera. Retro Review: Unearthing the Magic of the 2011
