He-Man and the Masters of the Universe books in order

Eight collected volumes of DC Comics' He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, a modern reimagining of the classic 1980s toy and animation franchise running from 2013 to 2020.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe 2013 Dan Abnett Buy
2 Origins of Eternia 2013 Dan Abnett Buy
3 DC Universe Vs. Masters of the Universe 2014 Dan Abnett Buy
4 The Blood of Grayskull 2014 Dan Abnett Buy
5 What Lies Within 2015 Dan Abnett Buy
6 He-man the Eternity War 1 2015 Dan Abnett Buy
7 He-man the Eternity War 2 2016 Dan Abnett Buy
8 He-Man and the Masters of the Multiverse 2020 Dan Abnett Buy

DC Comics published a He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series beginning in 2013, initially as a miniseries and then expanding into an ongoing title. Written by Keith Giffen with Dan Abnett contributing to later volumes, the series reimagines Eternia with a more grounded visual style and darker storylines than the original 1980s material. The first volume begins with He-Man amnesiac and working as a simple woodcutter before his memories and destiny are gradually restored.

Origins of Eternia expands on the mythology of the setting. DC Universe Vs. Masters of the Universe (2014) is a crossover with the main DC superhero universe. The Blood of Grayskull and Eternity War storylines form the core of the ongoing series, dealing with a major threat to Castle Grayskull and all of Eternia. He-Man and the Masters of the Multiverse (2020) is the final entry, a multiverse-spanning story that pulls in alternate versions of He-Man. The series ran until DC ended its Masters of the Universe publishing program.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series?

There are eight books in the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series, published between 2013 and 2020.

What is the first book in the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series?

The first book in the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series is He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, published in 2013.

Is the DC Comics He-Man series connected to the original Filmation cartoon?

The DC Comics series is a reimagining rather than a direct adaptation of the Filmation cartoon. It starts from the premise that He-Man has lost his memories and must rediscover his identity and destiny on Eternia. The series takes a darker tone than the original cartoon while retaining the core characters, settings, and mythology of Masters of the Universe. The Blood of Grayskull and Eternity War storylines are original DC stories, not adaptations of existing He-Man episodes.

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