He-Man
Creation & Design
He-Man was created by Mattel as part of a toy line in the early 1980s, designed to appeal to children with a mix of fantasy and action.Early Years
He-Man first appeared in the toy line and was later featured in animated series and comic books, quickly becoming a cultural icon.Character Development
Over the years, He-Man has evolved from a simple toy character into a complex hero with rich backstories and relationships, appealing to both children and adult fans.Cultural Reception
He-Man has been widely received as a beloved character, with a dedicated fanbase and numerous adaptations in various media.Character Details
Real Name:
Adam of Eternia
Aliases:
The Most Powerful Man in the Universe
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Masters of the Universe, Eternian Royal Family
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Enhanced agility, Combat skills
Equipment:
Sword of Power, Shield of Protection, Battle Cat
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde
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Masters of the Universe: He-Man and the Power Sword
Mattel
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1981
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Vol. 1
"He-Man and the Power Sword"
The first of four illustrated books printed and packaged with Masters of the Universe action figures
"He-Man and the Power Sword"
The first of four illustrated books printed and packaged with Masters of the Universe action figures
DC Comics Presents #47
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of He-Man in standard comic book format
1st appearance of Skeletor in standard comic book format
1st appearance of Man-at-Arms in standard comic book format
[2024 - Masters of the Universe to premiere June 5, 2026 / Jared Leto cast as Skeletor / Nicholas Galitzine cast as He-Man / Idris Elba to portray Man-at-Arms]
1st appearance of He-Man in standard comic book format
1st appearance of Skeletor in standard comic book format
1st appearance of Man-at-Arms in standard comic book format
[2024 - Masters of the Universe to premiere June 5, 2026 / Jared Leto cast as Skeletor / Nicholas Galitzine cast as He-Man / Idris Elba to portray Man-at-Arms]
Arak, Son of Thunder #15
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
14-page preview of Masters of the Universe #1 (1982)
There were 16 individual issues that included the same preview published between July/August 1982
Five-issues were the first to have the preview, published July 13, 1982:
Firestorm #6, DC Comics Presents #51, Arak #15, Justice League of America #208, Wonder Woman #297
14-page preview of Masters of the Universe #1 (1982)
There were 16 individual issues that included the same preview published between July/August 1982
Five-issues were the first to have the preview, published July 13, 1982:
Firestorm #6, DC Comics Presents #51, Arak #15, Justice League of America #208, Wonder Woman #297
DC Comics Presents #51
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
14-page preview of Masters of the Universe #1 (1982)
There were 16 individual issues that included the same preview published between July/August 1982
Five-issues were the first to have the preview, published July 13, 1982: Firestorm #6, DC Comics Presents #51, Arak #15, Justice League of America #208, Wonder Woman #297
14-page preview of Masters of the Universe #1 (1982)
There were 16 individual issues that included the same preview published between July/August 1982
Five-issues were the first to have the preview, published July 13, 1982: Firestorm #6, DC Comics Presents #51, Arak #15, Justice League of America #208, Wonder Woman #297
Wonder Woman #297
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Blackwing, the first black Batman inspired superhero
14-page preview of Masters of the Universe #1 (1982)
There were 16 individual issues that included the same preview published between July/August 1982
Five-issues were the first to have the preview, published July 13, 1982:
Firestorm #6, DC Comics Presents #51, Arak #15, Justice League of America #208, Wonder Woman #297
1st appearance of Blackwing, the first black Batman inspired superhero
14-page preview of Masters of the Universe #1 (1982)
There were 16 individual issues that included the same preview published between July/August 1982
Five-issues were the first to have the preview, published July 13, 1982:
Firestorm #6, DC Comics Presents #51, Arak #15, Justice League of America #208, Wonder Woman #297
Firestorm the Nuclear Man #6
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 2
14-page preview of Masters of the Universe #1 (1982)
There were 16 individual issues that included the same preview published between July/August 1982
Five-issues were the first to have the preview, published July 13, 1982: Firestorm #6, DC Comics Presents #51, Arak #15, Justice League of America #208, Wonder Woman #297
14-page preview of Masters of the Universe #1 (1982)
There were 16 individual issues that included the same preview published between July/August 1982
Five-issues were the first to have the preview, published July 13, 1982: Firestorm #6, DC Comics Presents #51, Arak #15, Justice League of America #208, Wonder Woman #297
Justice League of America #208
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
14-page preview of Masters of the Universe #1 (1982)
There were 16 individual issues that included the same preview published between July/August 1982
Five-issues were the first to have the preview, published July 13, 1982: Firestorm #6, DC Comics Presents #51, Arak #15, Justice League of America #208, Wonder Woman #297
14-page preview of Masters of the Universe #1 (1982)
There were 16 individual issues that included the same preview published between July/August 1982
Five-issues were the first to have the preview, published July 13, 1982: Firestorm #6, DC Comics Presents #51, Arak #15, Justice League of America #208, Wonder Woman #297
Masters of the Universe #1
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Three-issue limited series published by DC
This is the first Masters of the Universe title published by a major comic book company
Earlier He-Man related comics were distributed with action figures and were more closely related to children's picture books
Between July/August 1982, there were 16 issues that went on sale with a 14-page preview
Five were published on July 13, 1982:
Firestorm #6, DC Comics Presents #51, Arak #15, Justice League of America #208, Wonder Woman #29
Three-issue limited series published by DC
This is the first Masters of the Universe title published by a major comic book company
Earlier He-Man related comics were distributed with action figures and were more closely related to children's picture books
Between July/August 1982, there were 16 issues that went on sale with a 14-page preview
Five were published on July 13, 1982:
Firestorm #6, DC Comics Presents #51, Arak #15, Justice League of America #208, Wonder Woman #29
Masters of the Universe #2
DC
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
Issue two of the three-issue miniseries published by DC
Masters of the Universe #3
DC
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
Conclusion of the three-issue miniseries published by DC
Masters of the Universe #1
Star Comics
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue from Star Comics / Marvel
Marvel Age #38
Marvel
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
Marvel acquires the Masters of the Universe publishing license
3-page article promoting the Masters of the Universe series, which ran for 13-issues under the Star imprint
Marvel acquires the Masters of the Universe publishing license
3-page article promoting the Masters of the Universe series, which ran for 13-issues under the Star imprint
Masters of the Universe The Motion Picture #1
Star Comics
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
One-shot adaptation of the Masters of the Universe (1987) film script
There are a number of differences between the script and the final cut of the movie that is evident throughout the one-shot
One-shot adaptation of the Masters of the Universe (1987) film script
There are a number of differences between the script and the final cut of the movie that is evident throughout the one-shot
Masters of the Universe #12
Star Comics
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
Death of He-Man
1st cover appearance of Man-at-Arms in standard comic book format
Death of He-Man
1st cover appearance of Man-at-Arms in standard comic book format
Masters of the Universe Preview Edition
Image
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
Museum
Limited: 50
Museum Edition
Hologram on back cover
Preview of Invincible
Variant cover art by Emiliano Santalucia
Gold foil, store exclusive
Masters of the Universe: Rise of the Snake Men #1
CrossGen
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
Variant
Limited: 500
Variant cover art by Nathan Baertsch
Exclusive cover produced for He-Man.org
Variant cover art by Nathan Baertsch
Exclusive cover produced for He-Man.org
Masters of the Universe #1
MV Creations
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Variant
Limited: 500
Variant cover art by Nathan Baertsch
He-Man.org exclusive
Variant cover art by Emiliano Santalucia
Quadruple gatefold convention exclusive
Variant cover art by Emiliano Santalucia
Quadruple gatefold convention exclusive
Variant cover art by Brett Booth and Val Staples
Masters of the Universe #5
MV Creations
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Variant
Limited: 500
Variant cover art by Tim Seeley
HeMan.org exclusive, numbered with certificate
Variant cover art by Tim Seeley
HeMan.org exclusive, numbered with certificate
Masters of the Universe #6
MV Creations
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Variant
Limited: 500
Variant cover art by Andy Smith, Jay Leisten and Jason Keith
He-Man.org exclusive
Variant cover art by Andy Smith, Jay Leisten and Jason Keith
He-Man.org exclusive
Masters of the Universe #8
MV Creations
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Variant
Limited: 500
Variant cover art by Nathan Baertsch
Each issue includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Variant cover art by Nathan Baertsch
Each issue includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Episode 40 - Captured
MV Creations
•
2008
•
Vol. 1
22-page mini-comic adapted from the script for the 40th episode of the 2000 animated series that was cancelled at episode 39
22-page mini-comic adapted from the script for the 40th episode of the 2000 animated series that was cancelled at episode 39
Masters of the Universe: Origin of He-Man #1
DC
•
2013
•
Vol. 1
One-shot, origin of He-Man
'Matty Toys' action figure exclusive
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #19
DC
•
2015
•
Vol. 2
Origin of He-Man as a child and his uncle, Keldor aka Skeletor
Action Figure Variant
Only distributed with a purchase of a one year subscription to He-Man: The Eternity War
Very low print run
Action Figure Variant
Only distributed with a purchase of a one year subscription to He-Man: The Eternity War
Very low print run
Injustice vs. Masters of the Universe #6
DC
•
2019
•
Vol. 1
He-Man harnesses the Power of Shazam
1st appearance of Queen Marvel
Masters of the Universe: Revelation #1
Dark Horse
•
2021
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Store Exclusive
Variant cover art by Rich Woodall
Store exclusive
Masters of the Universe: Revelation #1
Dark Horse
•
2021
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Store Exclusive
Variant cover art by David Rubin
Store exclusive
Masters of the Universe: Revelation #1
Dark Horse
•
2021
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Store Exclusive
Variant cover art by Sergio Argones
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