Masters of the Universe

Dark Horse's 'Masters Of The Universe' Art Book Has The Power
Dark Horse's 'Masters Of The Universe' Art Book Has The Power
Dark Horse's 'Masters Of The Universe' Art Book Has The Power
Considering that it's a franchise built entirely on going way over the top with sword-and-sorcery action, bizarre sci-fi, and a heaping helping of Jack Kirby-inspired action, you might think that Masters of the Universe would be exactly my jam. The thing is, it was just slightly before my time --- my mom has reminded me on several occasions that I was once really into He-Man, but I was so young that I don't really remember it, and I don't have a connection to the franchise today. That said, I want Dark Horse's The Art of Masters of the Universe book so bad that I'm not sure if I'll be able to wait until it comes out on May 6. Compiled and edited by Steve Seeley and Tim Seeley --- the same Tim Seeley currently writing Grayson for DC --- the book doesn't just collect concept art for the TV show, toy line and comics, but it's an exhaustive look back at the franchise that even includes Mattel's internal guidelines on how to create a "generic Male Action Figure" that are absolutely fascinating. Check out a preview below!
Mattel Is Making A Truly Horrifying Baby Skeletor Doll
Mattel Is Making A Truly Horrifying Baby Skeletor Doll
Mattel Is Making A Truly Horrifying Baby Skeletor Doll
Some of the most horrifying things I have ever seen in my life are those baby dolls that people buy and then paint to be ultra-realistic so that they can sell them on Etsy to people who, I assume, have truly horrible homes. Today, however, I have learned that crafting horrifying babies out of plastic is something best left to the professionals, because I have seen Mattel's new Baby Skeletor doll.
'Masters of the Universe' Comic Writer Loses Ownership Suit
'Masters of the Universe' Comic Writer Loses Ownership Suit
'Masters of the Universe' Comic Writer Loses Ownership Suit
Nearly eight months after filing a lawsuit claiming at least some ownership stake in several Masters of the Universe characters, writer Donald Glut has come up short. U.S. District Judge Manuel Real has determined that toymaker Mattel owns the franchise and all its characters lock, stock and barrel, just in time for a proposed movie reboot from Sony.
Stan Lee's 'Masters Of The Universe' Action Figure Gets It All Wrong [Opinion]
Stan Lee's 'Masters Of The Universe' Action Figure Gets It All Wrong [Opinion]
Stan Lee's 'Masters Of The Universe' Action Figure Gets It All Wrong [Opinion]
While top talent -- as in, Moebius, Bruce Timm, Stan Sakai, just to name a few -- have elevated Mattel's Masters of the Universe toy, cartoon and movie franchise to something special, so far the closest thing a comic book creator had come to getting their own MOTU figure was sometime He-Man scribe Geoff Johns' childhood creation Sir Laser Lot being produced. But, thanks to the magic of... being St
Fanmade 'Masters of the Universe' LEGO sets
Fanmade 'Masters of the Universe' LEGO sets
Fanmade 'Masters of the Universe' LEGO sets
Displaying a grasp of fake Lego mastery never before seen by human eyes, hobbyist Alex Jones (not that one, a German guy) spent two months of his life building the most amazing set of Masters of the Universe LEGO you'll ever see, and may never buy. Check out a few of the more jaw-dropping pieces after the jump.
A Tale Of Two Toy Castle Grayskulls (And One Snake Mountain) [SDCC 2013]
A Tale Of Two Toy Castle Grayskulls (And One Snake Mountain) [SDCC 2013]
A Tale Of Two Toy Castle Grayskulls (And One Snake Mountain) [SDCC 2013]
As San Diego Comic-Con is perhaps the only venue big enough to contain the home bases of He-Man and Skeletor, Mattel and Icon Heroes seemed happy to display their takes on Eternia's best-known landmarks at the show. Mattel displayed its fully-stocked Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull play set in all its 25” x 26" x 28” glory while Icon Heroes laid out its own 9.75" x 9" x 11&
Kirby Crackles In Keith Giffen's 'Hordak'
Kirby Crackles In Keith Giffen's 'Hordak'
Kirby Crackles In Keith Giffen's 'Hordak'
Keith Giffen has had a long career, almost 40 years in the comics business. He's gone through several creative iterations, but one mode that was there at the beginning and keeps coming back is his all-out Jack Kirby drawing style. As a penciller, he's DC's equivalent to Marvel's John Romita Jr. Both are bold Kirbyesque stylists at companies that favor photoreference, whose work evokes a generation prior to their own. I wish DC utilized Giffen as well as Marvel utilizes Romita. Perhaps that's because DC values Giffen the writer more than Giffen the artist.

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