Skeletor

Creation & Design

Skeletor was created as the primary antagonist for the He-Man franchise, designed to embody evil and darkness.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain in the He-Man toy line, Skeletor quickly became a central character in the animated series and comic books.

Character Development

Over the years, Skeletor has evolved from a one-dimensional villain to a complex character with a rich backstory and motivations.

Cultural Reception

Skeletor is widely regarded as one of the most iconic villains in pop culture, known for his distinctive voice and memorable catchphrases.

Character Details

Real Name:
Keldor
Aliases:
The Lord of Destruction, The Evil Lord of Snake Mountain
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Evil Warriors, Snake Men
Abilities:
Magic, Superhuman Strength, Combat Skills
Equipment:
Magic Staff, Armor
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
none

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Conclusion of the three-issue miniseries published by DC

Star Comics ⋅ 1988

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Death of Skeletor

1st appearance of Evil-Lyn in a standard U.S. comic

Final issue, series finale

2nd Print ⋅ Image ⋅ 2002

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Preview of Invincible

Variant second printing cover art by Emiliano Santalucia

Variant ⋅ MV Creations ⋅ 2004

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Variant cover art by Nathan Baertsch

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Variant cover art by Dave Wilkins

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One-shot, origin of Skeletor

Action Figure ⋅ DC ⋅ 2013

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'Matty Toys' action figure exclusive

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Origin of He-Man as a child and his uncle, Keldor aka Skeletor

Variant ⋅ DC ⋅ 2015

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Action Figure Variant

Only distributed with a purchase of a one year subscription to He-Man: The Eternity War

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Cover art by Pop Mhan featuring Skeletor

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Variant cover art by Dan Fraga

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Variant cover art by Sergio Argones

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Variant cover art by David Rubin

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Variant cover art by Rich Woodall

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