He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Minicomic Collection is a hardcover book published by Dark Horse Comics on October 21, 2015. It was compiled by Val Staples and Steven Grant and collects all of the Minicomics that were originally packaged with toys from Masters of the Universe (1981-1988), Princess of Power (1985-1986); The New Adventures of He-Man (1989-1992) and the first three issues from Masters of the Universe Classics (2008-2012).
The physical hardcover version of this book is a single volume, but the digital version for the Kindle, (and possibly other digital book versions) is broken up into two volumes. The Final mini comic in volume 1 is Rock People to the Rescue!.
Publisher's blurb[]
The toy juggernaut Masters of the Universe and its subsequent action figure lines featured memorable pack-in minicomics that aided in playtime for children across the world. This oversized hardcover collection features sixty-eight US releases, including all minicomics from the eighties Masters of the Universe line, the eighties Princess of Power line, and the eighties and nineties He-Man line, plus an introduction to the minicomics in the current Masters of the Universe Classics toy line. Relive the illustrated adventures that fueled your imagination!
Contents[]
Masters of the Universe Mini Comics[]
- Foreword by Tim Kilpin Trivia by Jukka Issakainen
- He-Man and the Power Sword
- An introduction to the minicomic variants
- King of Castle Grayskull
- Battle in the Clouds
- The Vengeance of Skeletor
- Interview with Mark Texeira
- He-Man Meets Ram-Man!
- The Ordeal of Man-E-Faces!
- The Terror of Tri-Klops!
- The Menace of Trap Jaw!
- Interview with Gary Cohn
- The Tale of Teela!
- The Magic Stealer!
- The Power of... Point Dread!
- The Power of Point Dread/Danger at Castle Grayskull (2 stories with record)
- Dragon's Gift
- Interview with Michael Halperin
- Masks of Power
- He-Man and the Insect People
- Siege of Avion
- The Obelisk
- The Secret Liquid of Life!
- Double-Edged Sword
- Temple of Darkness!
- Slave City!
- Interview with Larry Houston
- The Clash of Arms
- Skeletor's Dragon
- The Battle of Roboto
- Interview with Christy Marx
- Spikor Strikes
- The Stench of Evil!
- Grizzlor: The Legend Comes Alive!
- Leech: The Master of Power Suction Unleashed!
- Mantenna and the Menace of the Evil Horde!
- Hordak: The Ruthless Leader's Revenge!
- The Treachery of Modulok!
- The Power of the Evil Horde! (booklet with audiocassette)
- Interview with Stan Sakai
- The Flying Fists of Power!
- Rock People to the Rescue!
- King of the Snake Men
- The Terror Claws Strike!
- Escape from the Slime Pit!
- The Menace of Multi-Bot!
- The Warrior Machine!
- Interview with Lee Nordling
- Eye of the Storm
- The Fastest Draw in the Universe!
- The Hordes of Hordak
- Between a Rock and a Hard Place!
- Snake Attack!
- The Ultimate Battleground!
- The Search for Keldor
- Interview with Steven Grant
- Enter: Buzz-saw Hordak!
- Revenge of the Snake Men!
- Energy Zoids
- The Cosmic Key
- The Powers of Grayskull: The Legend Begins!
Princess of Power Mini Comics[]
- The Story of She-Ra
- Journey to Mizar
- The Hidden Symbols Mystery
- Disappearing Treasures
- Adventure of the Blue Diamond
- Across the Crystal Light Barrier
- Interview with Jim Mitchell
- A Fishy Business!
- A Most Unpleasant Present
- A Born Champion
- Princess of Power Fantastic Fashions
- Fantastic Fashions
- Don't Rain on my Parade!
- Where Hope Has Gone
He-Man Mini Comics[]
- The New Adventure
- Skeletor's Journey
- Interview with Errol McCarthy
- Battle for the Crystal
- The Revenge of Skeletor!
Masters of the Universe (2002) minicomics[]
- He-Man vs. Skeletor
- Interview with Val Staples
- Smash Blade He-Man vs. Spin Blade Skeletor
Motu Classics Mini Comics[]
- The Powers of Grayskull Part One: The Legend Begins!
- Interview with Tim Seeley
- The Powers of Grayskull Part Two: He-Ro Unleashed!
- Interview with Daniel Chabon
- The Powers of Grayskull Part Three: Battle for the Fate of the Universe!
- Interview with Scott Neitlich
Unpublished Material[]
- Return from Terror Island!
- Introduction by James Eatock
- Ring of Dreams (script only)
- Introduction by Danielle Gelehrter