Thundercat's Origin Story ⚔️ Rare Comic Books, Star Wars & David Bowie ⚡ Unexpected Item

Описание: Join Thundercat as he dives into the incredible world of comic book art, Star Wars, David Bowie, and the nerd universe that built him.

Watch as he reacts to the iconic characters and storylines in historic British, American and Japanese comic books that shaped both modern superhero culture and Thundercat's fashion and music.

⚡ Questions we promise this video will answer ⚡
Who was the OG Thundercat and why is this Thundercat now named after him?! What does fashion mean to Thundercat? What Star Wars character did he focus on when jamming with Big Sean? Why does he feel comic books are some of the best art to come out of America? AND why was he nearly banned from attending the Grammys? Clue: it may have had something to do with trying to smuggle in a replica lightsaber from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.

🦸‍♂️ COMICS & SUPERHERO ORIGINS
Thor
Teen Titans
The Beano
Kamen Rider
Marvel legends like Hulk, Silver Surfer, Spider-Man, X-Men, and Fantastic Four
ThunderCats Quest for the Magical Crystal

🎸 BOWIE, BASS & BEGINNINGS
David Bowie's Suzuki Q-Chord and 1980s Steinberger Bass used on Blackstar
His favourite David Bowie albums, Aladdin Sane and Diamond Dogs

⚡ FASHION, IDENTITY & STYLE
Collab with Comme des Garçons
What he’d put in his MINT NeKO cat bag
Tracing back his style influences

🌌 STAR WARS, GRAMMYS & BOBA FETT
Being part of the Star Wars universe (Boba Fett)
Wearing a lightsaber — one of only 700 made and signed by the creator — during his first GRAMMY acceptance speech
Watching Anakin Skywalker crashing out in his descent into madness
Collaborating with Big Sean and bonding over Star Wars together

Chapters:
00:00 Hi Thundercat
00:18 Classic Marvel & DC comics (1960s – 90s)
01:57 ThunderCats lore, Quest for the Magic Crystal
02:57 David Bowie’s instruments
04:02 Comme Des Garçons & MINT NeKO cat bag
05:26 Star Wars Toys (1980s – 90s)

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