Masters of the Universe (minicomics)

The original series of Masters of the Universe action figures came packaged with a selection of small-size comics, spotlighting a number of characters (not necessarily the ones they were sold with) in short adventures. The minicomics were notable for a continuity slightly distinct from the later animated storyline, as they were produced earlier. Later comics were brought more in line with the 'primary' continuity.

Series One
Four minicomics were packaged with the initial wave of toys in 1982, written by Donald F. Glut and illustrated by Alfredo Alcala.


 * He-Man and the Power Sword
 * King of Castle Grayskull
 * Battle in the Clouds
 * The Vengeance of Skeletor

Series Two
Seven minicomics were packaged with the second wave of toys in 1983. Each of these was produced by DC Comics, written by Gary Cohn and illustrated by Mark Texeira and Tod Smith.


 * He-Man Meets Ram-Man!
 * The Ordeal of Man-E-Faces!
 * The Terror of Tri-Klops!
 * The Menace of Trap Jaw!
 * The Tale of Teela!
 * The Magic Stealer!
 * The Power of... Point Dread!

Series Three
Nine minicomics were packaged with the third wave of toys in 1984. It was at this point, that the minicomics would more closely follow the plots of the Filmation series.


 * Dragon's Gift
 * Masks of Power
 * The Secret Liquid of Life!
 * He-Man and the Insect People
 * Double-Edged Sword
 * Temple of Darkness!
 * Slave City!
 * Siege of Avion
 * The Clash of Arms

Series Four
Ten minicomics were packaged with the fourth wave of toys in 1985.


 * The Obelisk
 * Skeletor's Dragon
 * The Battle of Roboto
 * Hordak: The Ruthless Leader's Revenge!
 * Spikor Strikes
 * The Stench of Evil!
 * Mantenna and the Menace of the Evil Horde!
 * Grizzlor: The Legend Comes Alive!
 * The Treachery of Modulok!
 * Leech: The Master of Power Suction Unleashed!

Series Five
Thirteen minicomics were packaged with the fifth wave of toys in 1986.


 * The Flying Fists of Power!
 * The Terror Claws Strike!
 * Rock People to the Rescue!
 * King of the Snake Men
 * Between a Rock and a Hard Place!
 * The Warrior Machine!
 * The Fastest Draw in the Universe!
 * Eye of the Storm
 * The Menace of Multi-Bot!
 * The Hordes of Hordak
 * Escape from the Slime Pit!
 * The Ultimate Battleground!
 * Snake Attack!

Series Six
Six minicomics were packaged with the sixth wave of toys in 1987.


 * The Search for Keldor
 * Revenge of the Snake Men!
 * Enter: Buzz-saw Hordak!
 * The Powers of Grayskull: The Legend Begins!
 * Energy Zoids
 * The Cosmic Key