Released December 1982
Masters of the Universe #1
Key Issue
Synopsis
'To Tempt the Gods!' He-Man…Battle-Cat…Man-At-Arms…Teela…Stratos… They are among the mightiest heroes on a world where science and magic meld to form a realm undreamed of. They fight a never-ending battle against the dark warlock Skeletor and his vicious horde of mutants and sorcerers. They fight for the power of Castle Grayskull, an ancient citadel that stands at the apex of time and space. For who should ever hold the power will truly be the Masters of the Universe!
Variants
Synopsis
'To Tempt the Gods!' He-Man…Battle-Cat…Man-At-Arms…Teela…Stratos… They are among the mightiest heroes on a world where science and magic meld to form a realm undreamed of. They fight a never-ending battle against the dark warlock Skeletor and his vicious horde of mutants and sorcerers. They fight for the power of Castle Grayskull, an ancient citadel that stands at the apex of time and space. For who should ever hold the power will truly be the Masters of the Universe!
Key Facts
- 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
Details
- Series
- Masters of the Universe
- Cover Date
- December 1982
- Pages
- N/A
- UPC
- 0709893118112
- Cover Price
- N/A
- Final Order Cutoff
- N/A
Creators
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ArtistGeorge Tuska
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WriterPaul Kupperberg
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Cover ArtistDick Giordano
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ArtistAlfredo Alcala
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Cover ArtistGeorge Tuska