Also, Tygra has shown to be easily influenced by external stimuli more than any other ThunderCat ("The Garden of Delights", "Turgamar the Tuska" and "Crystal Canyon"); he also claimed to be shy when being a kid. Lion-O, Cheetara, and Tygra later hold a funeral pyre for him after escaping with the Sword of Omens. They have a habit of repeating certain words or phrases three times. Wiki Content. The Ravenmen and Vultaire defended the skies as best they could, but the superior fighting skills of the Lizards and the destructive power of Mumm-Ra soon decimated the fleet causing Vultaire to defect to Mumm-Ra's side. Her apparent friendship with Lion-O gave him another reason to bear a grudge on his brother. https://thundercats-ho.fandom.com/wiki/Evil_Characters?oldid=31869. "Eye of the Tiger":The synopsis for this issue has not yet been written. In ThunderCats Roar, Cheetara has an athlete personality. A reboot of the original 1980s TV series of the same name (which ran from 1985 to 1989), ThunderCats was produced and developed by American studio Warner Bros. But his dimension-spanning scheme kick starts a cataclysmic crisis that will embroil heroes and villains—Masters, Mutants and ThunderCats—in a mind-blowing six-part saga! Char later apologizes for his actions and becomes an ally of the ThunderCats. As befits a scientist, Vultureman is inquisitive and open-minded, frequently leaving him odd-man-out among his more barbaric peers. She was also shown to be able to move in short bursts of super-speed (while moving fast she resembled a flash of lightning darting from place to place). Kevin Michael Richardson. Subsequently, liberated by the ThunderCats, the Snarfs returned to living happily on Thundera. Eventually, his spacecraft landed on Third Earth and he began terrorizing its natives until, many years later, he was defeated (by unknown means) and sealed away inside a tomb (which was covered with a stone slab and a tree to prevent others from opening it). It can shoot energy blasts, and carries smoke pellets in its handle, to allow him to cause confusion and provide cover for withdrawal from a fight. Though their fighting skills are more than wanting, the Snarfs have an inherent invulnerability/resistance to many (but not all) forms of magic and mind-control. It is sought either by heroes, like Lion-O, or vilains like Mumm-Ra. Oswald was originally mentioned by Snarf during the first season, noting that he owed him "fifty thunder-dollars.". The page is devoted to the 2011's version of the character. They would later be joined by Rataro, a general in the mutant armies who possessed magical weapons of his own, and who was generally more competent than the primary four mutants, though he was no more successful against the Thundercats than the other mutants were. After Lion-O recovers the stolen Soundstone, Sondora decides to take the stones to another dimension. In the 2011 series, he is renamed Vultaire and is a prefect of Avista (a floating futuristic city in the sky). Monkian (voiced by Peter Newman in the 1985 series, Robin Atkin Downes in the 2011 series, Jim Meskimen in the 2020 series) is a shifty no-good eavesdropper who is the excitable leader of the Simians (referred to as Monkeys in the 2011 series), a race of ape men. Ruthless and evil to the core, these beings will stop at nothing to get their claws on the Eye of Thundera. In the 2-part "The Trials of Lion-O" Pt. Many of the Dogs have bitter feelings towards the Thunderians while some others lived in Thundera's slums as second class citizens prior to the city's fall. D&D Beyond Originally many believed Cheetara held feelings for Lion-O and would choose him, but in the end, it's revealed she has always been in love with Tygra since their childhood when he had shown her kindness and support during the days she desired to become a cleric. He then proceeded to murder and eat the Birds present offscreen at his intended execution as he was promised a "last meal." Animation for Cartoon Network that premiered on February 22, 2020 and ended on December 5th in the same year. Though he questioned Lion-O's ability to lead, Panthro eventually accepted him as the new king. Hailing from the Moons of Plun-Darr, the Lunataks are vile beings who have once feared criminals in ancient times. Jaga (voiced by Earl Hammond in the original series, Corey Burton in the 2011 series, Larry Kenney in the 2020 series) is also known as "Jaga the Wise" and is based on the jaguar. 156,917 Pages. In "Native Son", it is shown that Lion-O had an unnamed mother who died giving birth to him. Mumm-Ra(voiced byRobin Atkin Downes)is a powerful sorceror with a vast army of minions. Much like Mumm-Ra, her powers limit the time she can spend outside of her pyramid home. Snarf served as a nursemaid and protector for Lion-O when he was a boy. The Bolkins are sheep-like people, similar to the Wolos. In combat, she uses special whipcord, which resembles a "cat's tail," that can launch special pellets and spheres like an ancient sling. A mystic seal in place over the doorway to his tomb kept Grune from causing further havoc after his death, until several centuries later, when a pair of Bolkins accidentally released his spirit in the episode Ghost Warrior. He wields the mighty Sword of Omens, the most powerful weapon on Third Earth. Lynx-O was spared the sight of the destruction of their homeworld by a cruel twist of fate: a blast of intense heat and fire blinded him moments before he and his two younger companions were rescued, leaving his eyes all orange denoting blindness. Like many of his kind, Vultaire is arrogant and sees himself above those who live on the land, especially the ThunderCats whom he considers to be manipulative barbarians. After Snarf's disguise was exposed when fighting Mumm-Ra, this caused Mumm-Rana to shed her disguise and beat up Mumm-Ra for ruining her day. The characters were created by Tobin "Ted" Wolf and originally featured in an animated television series named ThunderCats, running from 1985 to 1989, which was animated by Japanese studio Pacific Animation Corporation, and co-produced by Rankin-Bass Animated Entertainment. On the field of battle, however, he is cool, calm and collected. He is the only one at the beginning who believes that technology and Mumm-Ra exist even though the technology is sold across Third Earth. Ultimately triumphing over Mumm-Ra in a final battle ("The Trial Of Evil") in the heart of the villain's pyramid in which he discovers that Mumm-Ra, like any Egyptian mummy, is dependent upon his sarcophagus, Lion-O is crowned the true Lord of the Thundercats in a grand inaugural ceremony attended by nearly every inhabitant of Third Earth. This new outlook allowed the youth to assume Cheetara's abandoned role of Cleric, encouraging Lion-O when he needs it the most. He often plays the role of scout for the Mutants and is frequently the first to run from danger. He does tend to babble when over-excited, but at times he can be just as level-headed as Tygra. Comics Events Games Movies TV Characters. The dying planet Thundera is meeting its end, forcing the ThunderCats … With their home destroyed, Captain Koinelius Tunar, became fixated on getting revenge on the creature and assembled a crew of Fishmen along with a ship to hunt it down. His fate as a physical living entity after this was never revealed, but his spirit form continued to appear throughout the series. His sense of touch allows him to find pressure points on a foe's body to knock them off balance or stun them. Very skilled as a warrior and leader, Turmagar is also a crafty pilot who flies the Gomplin. He once took the form of King Arthur to acquire the legendary magic sword Excalibur, using it against the Sword of Omens. Mumm-Ra later had the Mutants release them on the condition that they work for him to battle the ThunderCats. Upon seeing the courage of Lion-O, Captain Tunar decided to let the ThunderCats live and asked for their help in slaying the beast. Recently they have had books published under Wildstorm. In the 2020 series, Claudus was shown to have survived the destruction of Thundera. The ThunderCats defeat Ratar-O and throw the Sword of Plun-Darr into outer space. Cheetara is renamed Chitara in the Spanish version, Geparda in the German version, Félibelle in the French version. It was this ability that enabled Lion-O to learn the fates of Lynx-O, Pumyra, and Bengali the day when Thundera exploded. Addicus is a bloodthirsty barbarian who committed crimes against the Bird Nation and was sentenced to a death drop from high up in his captors' domain. He is the only Thundercat who does not appear in the 2011 series. In the 2020 series, the Berserkers are shown to work for whoever can pay them in gold. Her weapon of choice is a baton that expands into a bō that can grow or shrink to variable lengths. It is unknown as to whether or not he survived Thundera's destruction. Lion-O is renamed León-O in the Spanish version, Leo in the German version, Starlion in the French version, and Lion in the Brazilian version. Flight - Mumm-Ra has been capable of flying in both series, but only in the 2011 series has he used proper wings. They then boarded the flagship (which carried the ThunderCat nobles, Jaga the Wise, and the young Lion-O) in attempting to capture the Eye of Thundera. Though aiding the ThunderCats in fighting off Mumm-Ra's army, Vultaire betrays his fellow Avistans and aligns himself with Mumm-Ra upon witnessing his power firsthand. Kit also appears to be the more agile, and at times, she employs a rolling-attack against the enemy. This ability has enabled the Snarfs to save the other ThunderCats on several occasions. Once freed, the ghost of Grune seeks out the ThunderCats and attacks them. All That • Austin & Ally • Bella and the Bulldogs • Drake & Josh • Every Witch Way • Game Shakers • Hannah Montana • Henry Danger • I Am Frankie • iCarly • K.C. ThunderCats follows the adventures of a group of cat-like humanoid aliens called Thunderians from the planet of Thundera. The ThunderCats are alien superheroes from the animated TV series of the same name. Through a sequence of nightmares, Lion-O eventually learns from Jaga of his father's imprisonment in the Shadow Realm and is able to rescue him. From the planet Plun-Darr comes the threat of the fearsome Mutants, who have pursued the ThunderCats from Thundera to Third Earth in their quest for the Eye of Thundera. In the episode "All That Glitters", Lion-O instructs Tygra "If I do not return, you will be the new Lord of the ThunderCats". Games Movies TV Video. Donnie Azoff; Jordan Belfort; Han (Enter the Dragon) Bolo; Frank White; Galvatron (movie) Mantis (Game of Death) Community. Unlike Tygra, Pumyra easily manipulates Lion-O to side with her. A significant element in the Thundercats universe, the Book of Omens is an example of experiencing "literally" the past history, as a spiritual entity. The series, for which Leonard Starr was the head writer, follows the adventures of a group of catlike humanoid aliens. Though blind, Lynx-O is still a formidable fighter. His ultimate goal is universal domination and enforcing his ideal order on it. Pumyra's role gradually decreased after her role in the first two movies. It was published on August 4, 2004. On one occasion, he even attempts to flirt with Mandora the Evil-Chaser without much success. It was published on December 3, 2003. ThunderCats, follows the adventures a group of cat-like humanoid aliens called Thunderians from the planet of Thundera. The original Berserkers resembled Vikings and were apparently all killed when their ship was sunk. The epitome of evil, Mumm-Ra is the kind of being that nightmares are made of. And then he transforms, and the Thundercats get their tails handed to them. Eventually locating the substance himself and forging a replica of his original battle club from the material, Grune would go on to attack the ThunderCats a second time in the hopes of drawing out his old arch-rival Jaga, whose spirit ultimately defeats him using both Lion-O's strength and the Eye of Thundera. (Complicating matters for Lion-O is the fact that he is required to be unarmed for the contests; moreover, the other Thundercats are not permitted to assist him. They resemble one-horned humanoid pigs in appearance. He also pilots a Skycutter.[22]. Mumm-Ra was the ancient foe of the ThunderCats, long ago defeated. ", "12 Insane Things You Totally Forgot About the ThunderCats", "We Compare The Old ThunderCats To The New ThunderCats! New Comics. He is also gifted with "mind-power"—the ability to create lifelike illusions in other people's minds; he used this for Lion-O's Anointment Trial, but it puts a great strain on him. Sent to Thundera as a baby by his biological father Javan, Tygra was raised by Claudus and his wife with the latter loving Tygra dearly prior to her death while giving birth to Lion-O. Slithe is also instructed by Mumm-Ra to recruit Kaynar and Addicus to Mumm-Ra's services. Because of this, Thundera is destroyed, but a small band of surviving Thunderians, led by the young heir to the throne, Lion-O (who wields the powerful Sword of Omens), flee the destroyed city, in order to seek out the Book of Omens, w… He later rescued his father from past versions of Slithe and Vultureman (who were attempting to recover plans for a War-Bot that had fallen into the hands of Claudus's spies). He is the son of king Claudus and brother of Tygra. The episode "Claudus" revealed that Lion-S is Lion-O's long-lost sister. His catchphrase is "Whiskers!" Cheetara and Tygra become a couple shortly thereafter and Cheetara later abandons her duties as a Cleric in "New Alliances" to save Tygra's life. Ratar-O is a descendant Ratilla the Terrible (the former holder of the Sword of Plun-Darr). She can maintain this speed only for brief periods, but with it, she is very fast in combat. He pilots the Nosediver. ; Badass Beard/Beard of Evil: An expansive version. She did so by stripping Queen Luna of her magical belt which she later lost to Luna (it was destroyed eventually). Tygra. Explore Wikis; Community Central; Start a Wiki; Search This wiki This wiki All wikis | Sign In Don't have an account? When he managed to recover it after it was found by Char, he planned to use it to increase his power and free himself from servitude to Ancient Spirits of Evil. In the latter half of the show's first season, Lion-O has to put all that he has learned to use in the "Anointment Trials", which consist of contests of strength, speed, cunning, and intelligence (this last is referred to as "mind-power" in the story arc) against each of the other Thundercats. An adviser and protector of the Lord's family, Jaga wielded the "Sword of Omens" and was a formidable fighter in combat. Fast and agile like Tygra, Bengali is called "brother" by him, but it is unclear if they share a true familial bond or if the greeting is merely meant as a term of endearment (given that the new ThunderCats repeatedly call the originals "Nobles" while referring to themselves as "mere Thunderians," it seems unlikely that there is any family relationship between the two). In the 2011 series, Jaga serves as head of Thundera's cleric warriors, possessing a knowledge of ancient secrets, superhuman speed, projecting lightning from his staff. They sometimes use slingshots to fire these at the Mutants or other foes. Portrayals Thunderanimals- Played by Shere Khan, Thundercats (PrinceBalto Human Style)- Played by Rasputin Sinister in a way that is hard to even imagine, come the Lunataks. When Grune and Panthro sparred to prove themselves to get a promotion from Claudus, Claudus instead promoted Lynx-O to general and assigned Grune and Panthro to find the Book of Omens. ThunderCats! Sondora (voiced by Gerrianne Raphael) is the Keeper of the Mystical Soundstones, she assists the ThunderCats when Vultureman steals one of her stones to create a sonic weapon for the Lunataks. Mumm-Ra harnesses the power of the Ancient Spirits of Evil to transform him from a frail mummy to an all-powerful being. She takes over Tygra's role in questioning Lion-O's decisions. In the WildStorm/DC comic mini-series, Tygra eventually marries Cheetara and the two raise a pair of twin cubs. He lost his sight during a war he fought against the mutants of Plun-Darr. Because of this, Jaga died of old age. Each of the Dogs are modeled after Doberman Pinschers, Pit bulls, jackals, wolves, foxes, Labrador Retrievers, Mastiffs, Bulldogs, Boxers, Sheepdogs, Spaniels, and other types of canines. Unlike Jackalman and Monkian (whose appearances are identical to other mutants of their kind), Slithe stands out from other Reptilians because of his ears and broader build. His flagship the Ratstar is a powerful war machine. However, the controls were smashed and Mumm-Ra was trapped within his pyramid as the stones and survivors spread across Third Earth. She at one time battled Queen Luna (grandmother to the Lunatak Luna) to stop her rampage across Third Earth. He is strong and wields the Rat's Eye (a pair of kris-style daggers which have two mystical gems embedded in their hilts) that he can use to fire energy blasts, levitate foes and even fly through the air. Ma-Mutt has demonstrated the ability to fly as well as to grow in size and seems to have greatly enhanced strength. Panthro was against their cute appearance first until it came to repairing Ro-Bear-Bill following an attack by the Conqueror (who had been abducting Berbils and selling them as slaves). The Berserkers are the odd band of Viking-like pirates who first appeared pillaging the northern shores of the Unicorn Forest (as seen in the episode The Terror of Hammerhand). There was an inconsistency in how many mutants were actually on Third Earth as some episodes had a small army guarding Castle Plun-Darr. D&D Beyond However, Vultaire purposely left the security system active as it knocked out Pumyra while having his Ravenman guards escort the ThunderCats to be thrown out of Avista with the trash before Mumm-Ra's forces to make their move. Over the course of the first half in season one, Wilykit gained a spiritual outlook on life as she and her brother become more involved in their adult companions' fight. They are, however, incapable of interacting with the physical realm outside of the Black Pyramid and thus must rely on Mumm-Ra (or other beings) to serve as avatars of their power or enact their influence accordingly. These are the characters from the original animated series Thundercats. It is shown that Lion-O had feelings for Cheetara until in "Between Brothers" when she confessed her feelings for Tygra. Gen. But once Tygra and Cheetara found the Sword of Plun-Darr, it caused much of Mount Plun-Darr to collapse with Ratar-O's palace destroyed in the process. Much later, he decides to work for his own gains, and he often strikes solo deals with Mumm-Ra. - TV Preview at IGN", "Thunder Thursdays: Know Your ThunderCats! They are fair, hospitable, and generous, but they are also arrogant, believing that the other Animals are primitive and unsophisticated, and thus not worthy of their spare time. Exclusive to the 2011 series, the Birdmen are a species of humanoid birds brought to Third Earth when the black pyramid fell alongside the other Animals that Mumm-Ra enslaved. In the aftermath of Thundera's downfall, Cheetara's possibly the sole surviving member of the Order, other than Jaga, who lives on in spirit form. After Claudus was killed by Mumm-Ra, Lion-O becomes the new Lord of the Thundercats. They get annoyed with the ThunderCats when they make strange demands to them. According to the creators if there had been a season two, Pumyra would've turned into a wicked insectoid due to her hunger for more power. The Unicorn Keepers are two unknown humanoids that serve as the caretakers of the Unicorn Forest where they look over the forest's unicorns. In the 2011 version, Mumm-Ra is an Ancient Spirit of Evil employed by the Ancient Spirits of Evil (confirmed by series Art Director Dan Norton) with changes including demon wings on his Ever-Living form, a larger body, and a weakness to intensely bright light. They also have a gladiatorial arena know colloquially as "The Pit" which is part of their justice system as criminals are made slaves (unless if the slaves were bought from someone else) to fight against each other in combat until they have either paid their debt with 100 wins or have died in battle. Grune the Destroyer (voiced by Bob McFadden in the original series, Clancy Brown in the 2011 series) is a Thunderian based on the saber-toothed tiger. Despite being turned down, Cheetara decided to show Jaga she had the patience needed to become a cleric and began to wait in front of the Order's doors. , Pumyra, and fishermen a nursemaid and protector for Lion-O at IGN '', `` Thunder Thursdays: ThunderCats. 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