Evil-Lyn

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Evil-Lyn as seen in the Mike Young Productions animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002).

History[]

In the 2002 revival of the franchise and its accompanying animated media, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002), Evil-lyn was revealed to be the daughter of the powerful sorcerer, the Faceless One, who lived in isolation in the ruins of Zalesia as the guardian of a precious artefact called the Ram Stone.

In her youth, Evil-lyn met Keldor, and forged an alliance with him, and the two were implied to share a romantic attraction. When he was gravely injured fighting Captain Randor at the Hall of Wisdom, Evil-Lyn helped the dying Keldor to Hordak's Sanctuary and witnessed his transformation into Skeletor. Evil-lyn was horrified by Keldor's transformation and realised he was not the same man she had once cared for, as he laughed maniacally upon seeing his skull-like visage. ^[1]

The Faceless One disapproved of his daughter's relationship with Skeletor and the forces of evil, and hoped that someday she would see the error of her ways. Though Evil-Lyn remained loyal to Skeletor for a time, she did still feel a familial bond with her father, and once returned the Ram Stone to him after it was used by Skeletor in an attempt to breach Castle Grayskull^[2]. Despite her unease, Evil-Lyn continue to serve Skeletor loyally as his second in command while they were trapped behind the Mystic Wall in the Dark Hemisphere ^[3].

When Skeletor brought down the Mystic Wall, Evil-lyn accompanied him in his attack on the Royal Palace of Eternia, and later fought with Teela^[4]. Evil-lyn would later openly mock Skeletor for failing to defeat He-Man ^[5]. She would continue to serve Skeletor, often showing frustration that he would claim credit for her ideas ^[6], and hinting that she would one day usurp his position ^[7].

Later, after being captured and imprisoned by He-Man and the Masters, Evil-Lyn discovered that she had been betrayed by Skeletor, who had knowingly lead his warrior into a trap so that he could replace them with the Council of Evil. Furious, Evil-Lyn instead forged an alliance with Kobra Khan, who promised that King Hssss would reward her greatly if she helped to free him from the void beneath Snake Mountain^[8]. Evil-Lyn worked secretly with Khan and Rattlor and succeeded in freeing King Hiss and his army of Snake Men, who quickly deposed Skeletor and took control of Snake Mountain. ^[9]

However, Evil-lyn quickly discovered that Hiss had no use for her, and their alliance was shortlived^[10]. After Hiss failed to capture Grayskull, Evil-Lyn fled into hiding, pursued by a vengeful Skeletor, who intended to banish her to the Forsaken Realm for her treachery. Though He-Man rescued her from Skeletor's clutches at the behest of the Faceless One, she instead chose to spare Skeletor's life and return to his side, which Skeletor accepted^[11].

However, Evil-Lyn still intended to betray Skeletor, and instead began to seek a way to release Hordak from Despondos. To this end, she enlisted the help of a reluctant Count Marzo, but the scheme was foiled by He-Man. ^[12]

In the MV Creations Comics readers were given further insight into Evil-Lyn's character, and revealed that she had been born in Eternia's ancient past. To protect his daughter from King Hiss, the Faceless One gave her into the care of a time travelling Keldor, who brought her to the future to ensure her safety. ^[13]

Behind The Scenes[]

In the unproduced third season of the Mike Young Productions animated series, Evil-Lyn would have succeeded in her attempts to free Hordak from Despondos, but the series was cancelled before this plot could come to fruition. ^[14]
Evil-lyn received an entry in Masters of the Universe Encyclopedia: Season One - Issue 1.

Appearances[]

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002)[]

Season One (2002-2003)

Season Two (2003-2004)

Comic Book appearances[]

Dream Halloween 2003

Gallery[]

References[]

↑ The Price of Deceit
↑ Lessons
↑ The Beginning Part 3
↑ The Beginning Part 2
↑ The Beginning Part 3
↑ The Deep End
↑ Siren's Song
↑ The Last Stand
↑ Rise of the Snake Men, Part 1
↑ Rise of the Snake Men, Part 2
↑ The Price of Deceit
↑ History
↑ MVCreations, Masters of the Universe: Volume 3 (2004)
↑ He-Man.org Q&A with Ian Ritcher

[1] The Price of Deceit

[2] Lessons

[3] The Beginning Part 3

[4] The Beginning Part 2

[5] The Beginning Part 3

[6] The Deep End

[7] Siren's Song

[8] The Last Stand

[9] Rise of the Snake Men, Part 1

[10] Rise of the Snake Men, Part 2

[11] The Price of Deceit

[12] History

[13] MVCreations, Masters of the Universe: Volume 3 (2004)

[14] He-Man.org Q&A with Ian Ritcher

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