The series was formerly licensed by Star Comics in Italy.
Star Comics, a children-oriented line differing from the regular Marvel titles, was briefly successful during this period.
That year, Nicieza became editor of Marvel's children's imprint, Star Comics.
In 2007, Shooting Star Comics dissolved as a company.
In December of 1985, Star Comics published the first issue of Thundercats.
In Italy, it is licensed by Star Comics, and released the first volume in June 2011.
Star Comics was an imprint of Marvel Comics that began in 1984 and continued to publish comic books until early 1988.
It is also published in Italy by Star Comics and in Korea.
Star Comics was published twice a month for a total of 24 issues every year.
The manga is licensed for a French-language release in France by Star Comics.
