Masters of the Universe

Masters of the Universe
Masters of the Universe
	Franchise logo
Created by	Mattel
Original work	Masters of the Universe (1982–1988)
Owner	Mattel
Years	1982–present
Print publications
Book(s)	Golden, Ladybird, World IP & Kid Stuff books (1983–1990); Dark Horse Books (2012–present);
Comics	Mattel mini-comics (1982–1989); 1st DC series (1982–1983); German series (1983–1990); Marvel Star (1986–1987); Brazilian series (1986–1988); MVC & Image Comics (2002–2005); MOTUC mini-comics (2011–2015); 2nd DC series (2012–2020); Masters of the Universe Revelation Dark Horse series (2021);
Comic strip(s)	Daily newspaper comic strip (1985–1989)
Magazine(s)	He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Magazine (1985–1988); She-Ra Princess of Power Magazine (1986–1987); UK MOTU & He-Man Adventure magazines (1986–1990); UK She-Ra magazine (1986–1987); Italy Più & Magic Boy magazines (1984–1990);
Films and television
Film(s)	The Secret of the Sword (1985); Masters of the Universe (1987); Masters of the Universe (2026);
Animated series	He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983–1985); She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985–1987); The New Adventures of He-Man (1990–1991); He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002–2004); She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018–2020); Masters of the Universe (2021–present); He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2021–2022);
Television special(s)	He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985)
Games
Role-playing	FASA - The Masters of the Universe Role Playing Game (1985)
Video game(s)	Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man (1983); Masters of the Universe: The Super Adventure (1986); Masters of the Universe: The Arcade Game (1987); Masters of the Universe: The Movie (1987); He-Man: Power of Grayskull (2002); He-Man: Defender of Grayskull (2005); He-Man: The Most Powerful Game in the Universe (2012); He-Man: Tappers of Grayskull (2016–present);
Audio
Audio play(s)	MOTU & POP - Europa German Audio Cassettes (1984–1988); MOTU & POP - Kid Stuff Books, Tapes and Records (1983–1987); Masters of the Universe - John Braden LP (1983);
Miscellaneous
Toy(s)	Masters of the Universe (original toyline) (1982–1988); Princess of Power (1985–1987); He-Man (1989–1992); Masters of the Universe (modern toyline) (2002–2007); Masters of the Universe Classics (2008–2020);
Official website
	mattel.com/mastersoftheuniverse

Masters of the Universe (sometimes referred to as the He-Man or She-Ra series) is a sword and planet-themed media franchise created by Mattel.^[1] The main premise revolves around the conflict between He-Man (the alter ego of Prince Adam) and Skeletor on the planet Eternia, with a vast lineup of supporting characters in a hybrid setting of medieval sword and sorcery, and sci-fi technology. A follow-up series, She-Ra: Princess of Power revolves around He-Man's sister She-Ra and her rebellion against The Horde on the planet Etheria.^[2] Since its initial launch, the franchise has spawned a variety of products, including multiple lines of action figures, six animated television series, several comic series, video games, books and magazines, a daily newspaper comic strip, and two feature films (one animated, one live action).^[3]

^ "Mattel Wins Battle Over Rights to Masters of the Universe". Variety. March 11, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
^ "She-Ra Princess of Power 1985-87". www.he-man.org. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
^ "Masters Of The Universe Oral History". /Film. October 2, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2018.

[ownership-1] "Mattel Wins Battle Over Rights to Masters of the Universe". Variety. March 11, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2018.

[2] "She-Ra Princess of Power 1985-87". www.he-man.org. Retrieved August 2, 2018.

[oralhistorymotu-3] "Masters Of The Universe Oral History". /Film. October 2, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2018.

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