ThunderCats’ Cheetara returns in new comic: Saladin Ahmed scripts, Andrea Ancari illustrates

Dynamite Entertainment has announced a new comic series centered on Cheetara, written by award‑winning author Saladin Ahmed with art by Andrea Ancari. The first issue is scheduled to arrive in stores on September 9, 2026, marking a fresh chapter for the ThunderCats line.

Why this matters now

For readers and collectors, the series brings a high-profile writer with a track record in mainstream superhero comics and speculative fiction into a classic franchise. Retailers will also be watching the release because of several variant cover programs and a limited “blind bag” edition that could affect availability.

Creative team and key details

The publisher confirmed a variety of retail covers are planned. Notable contributing cover artists include Mark Spears, John Amor, Karen S. Darboe and Will Robson, among others; several will appear across standard and retailer-exclusive prints.

What to expect from the story

The opening issue positions Cheetara at the center of a personal crisis: she begins to hear persistent, conflicting visions that challenge the established texts of the Thunderverse and push her toward unexpected alliances. The plot description suggests a mix of mystery and high‑stakes exploration that leans into both character drama and broader franchise mythmaking.

The series is being billed as a launchpad for a new sequence of ThunderCats titles following the publisher’s recent crossover with SilverHawks, which involved creators Declan Shalvey and Ed Brisson. Dynamite frames the Cheetara book as part of a refreshed direction for the line.

Practical takeaways for fans and collectors

• Release date: mark September 9, 2026, for issue #1.
• Collectibility: the blind bag program contains randomly selected limited variants — quantities are limited and allocations may apply.
• Creative pedigree: Ahmed’s comics work (including a well‑received run on Miles Morales) and his background in speculative fiction suggest the series may draw new readers to the ThunderCats brand.
• Continuity watch: readers should note how the new series ties into recent crossover events and whether it establishes a self‑contained arc or connects to the wider Thunderverse.

With Ahmed at the helm and Ancari providing the visuals, the Cheetara solo series will be one to watch both for storytelling direction and for how Dynamite manages variant releases in a tight retail market.