Dark Horse Comics unveil Masters of the Universe: Revolution prequel series

January 18, 2024

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Dark Horse Comics have just announced details of their latest Masters of the Universe prequel comic series, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: REVOLUTION, which will tie into the upcoming Netflix series set to hit the streaming service on January 25th

This new four-part comic book series is written by Revolution producers Tim Sheridan, Rob David, and Ted Biaselli, with illustrations by Daniel HDR, inking by Keith Champagne, coloring by Brad Simpson, and lettering by AndWorld Design.

Here’s the official synopsis:

Journey to the earliest days of one of the universe’s most consequential and fraught team-ups. Hordak is an ambitious general, eager to make his mark; Skeletor is an aspiring mage hungry for power.

Joining forces, melding ancient Eternian magic with advanced Horde technology, could bring them all their evil hearts’ desire…but they’ll have to survive each other first.

Not only that, but to celebrate the release of Masters of the Universe: Revolution, produced by Mattel Television Studios and premiering on Netflix January 25, Dark Horse Comics and Mattel have also unveiled the artwork for a special variant cover that will be featured on issue #4. This variant cover, illustrated by Masters of the Universe veteran Tim Seeley and colored by Brad Simpson, highlights a variety of characters from the animated show and asks the question “who is Despara?”

Variant cover by Tim Seeley and Brad Simpson

As those familiar with the mythos will know, Despara is the Horde alter ego of Adora (aka She-Ra) in the continuity where she was kidnapped and raised by Hordak and Shadow Weaver. Given the complicated licensing issues – Dreamworks currently owns the rights to She-Ra – it’s unlikely the character will appear in this form, but given the ‘multiple choice’ nature of the cover, it’s not a stretch to assume that she may appear in the Netflix series, albeit with another character under the mark. A fun idea, for sure.

Featuring a main cover by Dave Wilkins and a variant cover by Tyler Boss, Masters of the Universe: Revolution #1 (of 4) arrives in comic shops on May 15, 2024.