Warning: contains spoilers Thundercats #9!Thundercats the tradition changed forever with the introduction of the destructive opposite of the Sword of Omens. The main weapon of Lion-O, the leader of the Thundercats, the Sword of Omens served him well on many occasions in the team’s fight against Mumm-Ra in the Third World. However, a new weapon has arrived in the Third World and, as seen in Thundercats #9, has enormous potential for destruction.
Thundercats #9 was written by Declan Shalvey and drawn by Drew Moss. The Mutants faced the Thundercats in battle. As the team fights valiantly, Tygra notices the ax Slythe is carrying and immediately recognizes it as belonging to the mysterious Apex, which he encountered in a previous issue. Tygra tries to knock the ax out of Slythe’s hands, but instead he is thrown into the air. The ax then falls on top of the Thundercats’ headquarters, completely destroying it.
What the new counterpart to the Sword of Omens means for the lore
The Dark Opposite of the Sword of Omen is Shrouded in Mystery
The Sword of Omens is recognized as the most powerful weapon in the world. Thundercats franchise, and has featured prominently in all incarnations of the show. The Sword is powered by the Eye of Thundera, a mystical jewel whose origins are lost to time. As seen in the classic Thundercats cartoon, the Eye of Thundera had a number of abilities and powers, which were generally dictated by the episode’s plot. As a result, the exact scope of the Eye’s powers was never defined, but perhaps its most notable ability was the “Sight Beyond Sight,” which revealed hidden truths.
The ax wielded by Apex effortlessly destroys the Thundercats’ headquarters, bringing it down in a fiery explosion.
THE Thundercats The universe is vast and full of fantastic technology and horrible villains. Declan Shalvey and Drew Moss, along with several others, are reshaping Thundercats lore by introducing new characters like Apex. While much about Apex, including its appearance, is still shrouded in mystery, the Thundercats creative team promised he will have a huge impact on the team. Thundercats #9 gives fans their first glimpse of what Apex will bring to the table, as the ax he wielded in the previous issue is unleashed, creating a massive wave of destruction and death.
Our take on Apex’s connection to Ax (and the Thundercats)
Can anyone be trusted with the Apex axe?
The revelation of the axe’s potential further deepens the mystery surrounding Apex. When Tygra encountered Apex in the previous chapter, he had traveled back in time to Thundera before its destruction. Apex was present there, with the ax in his hand, raising questions not only about the weapon itself, but also about the new character’s own identity. Furthermore, it is still difficult to determine whether Apex is friend or foe. Calica, who was introduced to Thundercats previous lore in the race turned out to be a traitor, meaning the team better keep an eye on Apex.
The destructive power of the Apex ax should also give the Thundercats team pause. The ax wielded by Apex effortlessly destroys the Thundercats headquarters, knocking him down in a fiery explosion. It was not revealed how the ax was able to cause so much chaos, but it became a mystery that will unfold in future issues. What is clear is that Apex’s ax is an immensely powerful weapon, one that rivals Lion-O’s Sword of Omens. However, the ax also functions as the Sword’s dark counterpart, bringing death and misery in its wake.
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