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Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment | Series: Thundarr the Barbarian | Issue: #3 | Cover: A (Regular) | MSP: $4.99
The legendary post-apocalyptic barbarian returns in Thundarr the Barbarian #3, with the iconic Michael Cho delivering a Cover A that perfectly captures the retro-futuristic sword-and-sorcery spirit of the beloved Ruby-Spears animated classic. Thundarr, Ookla the Mok, and Princess Ariel continue their battle against the sorcerers and mutants of a shattered Earth — and it has never looked better on the comic page.
Originally created by Steve Gerber and Jack Kirby for Ruby-Spears Productions, Thundarr the Barbarian aired from 1980 to 1982 and became one of the most beloved Saturday morning cartoons of its era. Dynamite Entertainment's revival brings this iconic property to a new generation while honoring everything that made the original so special — the wild world-building, the unforgettable characters, and the pure, uncut adventure. Michael Cho's clean, expressive cover art is a love letter to the show's classic aesthetic.
⚔️ Fun Fact: Thundarr the Barbarian was partly designed by legendary comics artist Alex Toth and featured story contributions from Jack Kirby — making it one of the most comics-pedigreed animated series in Saturday morning history. It was basically a Jack Kirby comic that somehow ended up on TV.
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