Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #3 Review: Dynamite Entertainment Makes Evil the Main Event
Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #3 is exactly the kind of villain-focused comic that longtime ThunderCats fans should be watching.
From Dynamite Entertainment, this third issue continues digging into one of animation’s most iconic villains while tying directly into the larger ThunderCats x SilverHawks event. Instead of treating Mumm-Ra as just the monster waiting in the shadows, this series puts him at the center of the story and asks what happens when ancient evil gets to tell the tale.
Written by Declan Shalvey, with art by Rapha Lobosco, colors by Roshan Kurichiyanil, letters by Jeff Eckleberry, and main cover art by Danny Earls, Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #3 hits comic shops on June 17, 2026.
This is a spoiler-free review, so no major reveals will be discussed. But readers should know one thing going in: Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #3 gives the villain real weight, weird history, and a stronger place inside Dynamite’s expanding ThunderCats and SilverHawks universe.
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Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #3 Comic Details
Title: Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #3
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writer: Declan Shalvey
Artist: Rapha Lobosco
Colorist: Roshan Kurichiyanil
Letterer: Jeff Eckleberry
Main Cover Artist: Danny Earls
Editor and Packager: Nate Cosby
Franchise: ThunderCats x SilverHawks
Issue: 3
Rating: Teen
In Stores: June 17, 2026
Mumm-Ra Gets the Spotlight He Deserves
The best thing about Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #3 is that it understands why Mumm-Ra works.
He is not just a scary villain with a memorable design. He is ancient. He is bitter. He is manipulative. He is theatrical. He is powerful enough to terrify, but insecure enough to make terrible choices. That combination has always made him more interesting than a standard cartoon bad guy.
This issue leans into that.
Declan Shalvey gives Mumm-Ra a voice that feels dangerous, arrogant, wounded, and calculating. The narration gives readers a deeper look at how Mumm-Ra sees himself, his enemies, and the worlds around him. That makes the issue feel less like a side story and more like a dark character study wrapped inside a cosmic fantasy adventure.
For nostalgic fans, this is the appeal: Mumm-Ra feels like Mumm-Ra.
For new readers, the appeal is just as clear: this is a villain origin-style expansion that makes the larger ThunderCats mythology feel bigger and stranger.
A Bigger View of Third Earth
Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #3 also expands the scope of the world around the character.
This series is not just interested in Mumm-Ra sitting in a pyramid and yelling about ancient spirits. It is looking at how his evil spreads, how his history connects to larger conflicts, and how the world of Third Earth becomes a battlefield of power, belief, fear, and control.
That makes the issue important for anyone following the larger ThunderCats x SilverHawks event.
Dynamite is building this crossover across multiple titles, including ThunderCats x SilverHawks, Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living, and ThunderCats x SilverHawks: ThunderHawks. This issue fits into that bigger rollout while still giving readers a focused Mumm-Ra story.
The result is a comic that works as both a villain spotlight and a piece of the broader event puzzle.
Declan Shalvey Gives the Story a Dark Pulse
Writer Declan Shalvey brings a strong sense of structure and menace to this issue.
The story gives Mumm-Ra room to breathe, scheme, remember, and reveal pieces of himself without turning him into a sympathetic hero. That balance matters. A villain spotlight should make the villain more compelling, but it should not sand off the danger.
This issue avoids that mistake.
Mumm-Ra remains cruel, ambitious, and monstrous. But he also becomes more layered. The issue shows how obsession and resentment can turn into something much larger than personal revenge. It makes his evil feel ancient instead of random.
That gives the comic a darker edge and makes the character more interesting for both longtime fans and new readers.
Rapha Lobosco Brings Monster Energy to the Page
Artist Rapha Lobosco gives the issue the kind of visual energy a Mumm-Ra story needs.
Mumm-Ra has always been a character built for dramatic body language. He needs to look creepy, powerful, pathetic, furious, and larger than life depending on the moment. Lobosco captures that range well.
The action scenes have punch, but the quieter moments are just as effective. Mumm-Ra’s expressions, posture, and movement give the issue a constant feeling of instability. Even when he is talking, he feels dangerous.
The world around him also has a strong fantasy texture. The architecture, landscapes, shadows, and character designs all help sell the idea that this is not just a superhero crossover. This is a strange mythological war with ancient forces moving underneath it.
Roshan Kurichiyanil’s Colors Add Fire and Darkness
Colorist Roshan Kurichiyanil gives Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #3 a strong atmosphere.
The issue moves between harsh landscapes, dark interiors, flashes of power, and moments that feel mystical and dangerous. The colors help make Mumm-Ra’s world feel unnatural. Reds, shadows, sickly tones, and bursts of energy all work together to build a mood that fits the character perfectly.
This is important because Mumm-Ra should not feel ordinary.
Every scene around him should carry some level of dread, decay, or corruption. The color work helps push that feeling across the issue.
Jeff Eckleberry Keeps the Mythology Moving
Letterer Jeff Eckleberry keeps the issue readable through narration, dialogue, action, and big villain moments.
That is important in a book like this because villain-focused stories can get heavy if the lettering does not keep the pacing sharp. The narration needs room, the dialogue needs weight, and the action needs impact.
Eckleberry keeps the story moving cleanly, allowing the issue to feel mythic without becoming slow.
Why Nostalgic Fans Should Pick This Up
Nostalgic ThunderCats fans should have Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #3 on their pull list.
This issue taps into the core appeal of the character while giving him more space than the original animated series ever could. It does not just use Mumm-Ra as a monster-of-the-week threat. It explores him as a force that has shaped worlds, manipulated people, and survived through obsession.
That is exactly what a modern Mumm-Ra comic should do.
Fans who grew up with ThunderCats will appreciate the darker tone, the expanded mythology, and the way this issue treats Mumm-Ra as more than just a familiar villain. He feels dangerous again.
Why New Readers Should Jump In
New readers should not be intimidated by Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #3.
Even if you are not deeply familiar with every corner of ThunderCats history, the central hook is easy to understand: an ancient evil is rising, and this issue shows why everyone should fear him.
The book gives new readers:
A legendary villain in the spotlight
Dark fantasy energy
Cosmic crossover connections
Strong monster visuals
A deeper look at Third Earth
A clear connection to ThunderCats x SilverHawks
A villain story that feels big and accessible
If you like villain-focused comics, fantasy horror, cosmic adventure, animated franchise revivals, or shared-universe storytelling, this issue is worth picking up.
Cover and Collector Appeal
Danny Earls’ main cover gives Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #3 strong shelf presence.
The cover shows Mumm-Ra crawling through a dark, ruined cityscape with a fiery red background and huge shadowy shapes looming behind him. It immediately sells the mood of the issue: evil, danger, decay, and ancient power.
The cover also includes the ThunderCats x SilverHawks branding, making it clear that this issue is part of a bigger crossover moment.
For collectors following Dynamite’s ThunderCats line, this is another issue to watch, especially since the series is directly connected to the larger 2026 ThunderCats x SilverHawks rollout.
Final Thoughts: Mumm-Ra Feels Dangerous Again
Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #3 is a strong villain spotlight that gives one of the most iconic ThunderCats enemies more depth, more menace, and more room to dominate the page.
Declan Shalvey writes Mumm-Ra with the right mix of arrogance, cruelty, and ancient bitterness. Rapha Lobosco gives the issue monster-heavy visual energy. Roshan Kurichiyanil adds atmosphere and supernatural color. Jeff Eckleberry keeps the pacing sharp.
Together, the creative team delivers a comic that should appeal to nostalgic fans while still giving new readers a clear reason to care.
This is not just a side chapter.
This is Mumm-Ra’s story.
And the Ever-Living has never looked more ready to ruin everything.
Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living #3 is in stores June 17, 2026 from Dynamite Entertainment.
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Review Score
8.6/10
A dark, engaging villain spotlight that gives Mumm-Ra the mythic weight and monstrous presence he deserves.
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