Auctions: Masters of the Universe comic books

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4521270005

Direct Edition. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. 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! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 1D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. 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! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 1D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. 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! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4521270007

Direct Edition. "The Key to Castle Grayskull!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Klaus Janson. The evil warlock Skeletor has taken the beautiful Goddess prisoner. Now, in order to save their friend, He-Man and his mighty companion Battle-Cat find themselves embarking on a harrowing quest at the behest of their most hated enemy. They seek the legendary Power Sword, the most powerful weapon in the universe. But the ancient blade has been split and time is running out. Can our heroes survive the perils of the quest and triumph where so many before have perished? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 3D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4521270009

Direct Edition. 'Within These Walls…Armageddon!" Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. The mysterious cosmic being known as Zodac, Rider of the Spaceways, brings forth a warning. And thus the stage is set for the ultimate battle between good and evil. Its He-Man and his brave allies vs. Skeletor and his vile henchmen for the fate of not only Eternia, but the very cosmos as well. Who will be the Masters of the Universe?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609375006

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 VF 8.0

Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 3 VF+ 8.5

"The Garden of Evil" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. Hordak has Prince Adam trapped in his slippery Slime Pit! But that's just the start of trouble for He-Man's alter ego, because Hordak isn't Hordak any more -- now he's Hurricane Hordak! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 4N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. "Snakes Alive!" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. Not even the merciless tyrant, Skeletor, is ready for the new heroes of Eternia: Rio Blast and Snout Spout! Together Rio Blast and Snout Spout have vowed to defeat Skeletor and his evil allies, the savage Snake Men! And defeat Skeletor they will -- if only they'll stop fighting with each other first! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 5 VF+ 8.5

"Monstroid" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. The evil Skeletor calls up the gargantuan Monstroid to destroy He-Man. The even-more-evil Hordak tries to seize control of Monstroid to destroy them both! But can anyone truly control Monstroid? Plus: the amazing Extendar and the menacing Multi-Bot! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 7N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. "Long Live the King" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Wilson and Al Milgrom. Their names are Clamp Champ, Faker, Ninjor, Blast-Attak and Scareglow! They're the tyrant Skeletor's latest -- and greatest -- team of merciless marauders! What happens when they clash with He-Man and his noble defenders of Eternia is...explosive! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 8D VF/NM 9.0

Direct Edition. "The Getaway" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. He-Man finds his hands full with more trouble than even he thought possible when Mosquitor, Snake Face and Sssqueeze attack Eternia. The battle really heats up when He-Man breaks out the Scubatack and Cliff Climber action suits! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 10 VF 8.0

"Courage" - Written by George Caragonne. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Danny Bulanadi. What? He-Man afraid? The astonishing answer is yes! And the secret of what his greatest fear is and what he must do to conquer it are found in this tale! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 11 NM- 9.2

"Whose Enemy Am I Anyway?" - Written by George Caragonne. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Tom Morgan and Danny Bulanadi. He-Man and one of his deadliest enemies, Hordak -- the best of friends?! What's going on here?! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 12 FN+ 6.5

"Lifetime" - Written by George Caragonne. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. He-Man no more! Can Eternia survive without its greatest hero? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe The Motion Picture (1987) 1N VG+ 4.5

Newsstand Edition. Masters of the Universe: The Motion Picture - Written by Ralph Macchio (adaptation), David Odell (uncredited, original screenplay) and Stephen Tolkin (uncredited, original screenplay). Art by George Tuska and Art Nichols. Cover by Mike Zeck and Dennis Janke. Adaptation of the live-action 1987 film. Based on the toy line from Mattel and the animated television series produced by Filmation (1983-85). He-Man comes to Earth seeking a Cosmic Key that controls the power of the universe, stolen by cosmic villain Skeletor. Two teenagers become involved in this fantasy-adventure. Characters in this issue: He-Man; Teela; Skeletor; Man-at-Arms; Gwildor; Julie Winston; Kevin; Detective Lubic; Beastman; Karg; Blade; Saurod; Sorceress; Carl; Charlie; Evil-Lyn. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Masters of the Universe the Origin of Skeletor (2012 DC) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4653562005

(W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A/CA) Frazer Irving Take a look at the twisted origins of Eternia's most loathsome and terrible villain. What horrific events from Skeletor's secret past defined the evil despot he became? Cover price $2.99.