Appearances in media He-Man

1 appearances in media

1.1 in comics

1.1.1 he-man , masters of universe (2012)


1.2 in television

1.2.1 he-man , masters of universe (1983)


1.3 in film

1.3.1 masters of universe (1987 film)


1.4 in toys

1.4.1 new adventures of he-man (1990)
1.4.2 he-man , masters of universe (2002)
1.4.3 masters of universe classics (2008)

appearances in media
in comics

in illustrated books released first series of toys, he-man barbarian eternian tribe. planet s inhabitants dealing aftermath of great wars, devastated civilizations once ruled supreme. wars left behind advanced machinery , weaponry, known select people. incarnation of sorceress of castle grayskull gave he-man of these weapons, , set out defend secrets of castle grayskull evil skeletor.

he-man possessed one-half of power sword; skeletor had second half, , used main weapon. when joined, 2 halves of power sword provide key castle grayskull (this why 2 figures swords combine one, when action figures released). in 1 illustrated story, he-man , skeletor united 2 power sword halves form true power sword, defeating common enemy.

he-man , masters of universe (2012)

in june 2012, dc comics began publishing six-issue limited series, he-man , masters of universe, alongside weekly digital first series masters of universe.

the series followed 3 more, lasting total of on 2 years , ending in june 2015.

in television
he-man , masters of universe (1983)


prince adam, filmation cartoon in john erwin provided character s voice.

by time animated series developed, he-man s origins had been revised: true identity prince adam of eternia, son of king randor , queen marlena (an earthling), ruled kingdom of eternia on planet of same name. sorceress of castle grayskull endowed prince adam power transform he-man, adam did raising power sword , proclaiming, power of grayskull... once transformation complete, continued ...i have power! . able return former form saying, let power return. seen in episode 130, problem power . differences between prince adam , he-man minimal; he-man had deeper voice, different wardrobe (soldier armor , boots), , darker skin , hair.

prince adam s pet cowardly green tiger named cringer. when adam became he-man, transformed cringer brave armored green tiger named battle cat pointing sword @ him – ability adam discovered accidentally during 1 of transformations he-man. cringer, naturally, cowered in fear @ seeing adam had become; while reassuring him nothing had changed, adam pointed sword of power @ cringer, sent bolt of energy toward tiger , transformed him. battle cat served he-man s steed , fierce fighting companion ever since. cringer s name thought have come cat s cowardly nature.

adam friendly beautiful, strong-willed teela, (unbeknownst her) daughter of sorceress. teela adopted prince adam s mentor, man-at-arms (whose proper name duncan). adam , teela grew , now, captain of guard, entrusted protect prince. unaware of alternate identity he-man, saw adam lazy , cowardly.

man-at-arms he-man s closest companion , eternian royal family s innovator of technology , weapons. in many episodes, man-at-arms unveiled new , fantastic weapons or devices helped he-man , friends. castle grayskull source of he-man s powers. inside castle lived sorceress, granted prince adam transformative abilities , communicated telepathically he-man. protect family he-man kept double identity secret, sharing orko, man-at-arms, cringer/battle cat , sorceress.

the spin-off cartoon series she-ra: princess of power later revealed adam had twin sister: princess adora, leader of great rebellion against hordak on planet etheria. adora, adam, given gift of power of grayskull , had own sword used transform she-ra, princess of power. he-man made number of appearances in she-ra: princess of power television series.

he-man s archenemy skeletor, blue-skinned sorcerer yellow skull head (concealed cowl). skilled in black magic , forms of combat. shown extremely cunning , intelligent. though origin mysterious, , cartoon described him demon dimension , tie-in comic implied skeletor s true identity prince keldor (the older brother of king randor), making him he-man s uncle. revealed in animated motion picture he-man , she-ra: secret of sword skeletor hordak s right-hand man until capture (hordak referred skeletor old pupil , skeletor s throne-room in snake mountain old throne-room – skeletor retorts, throne-room ) , (supposed) release. skeletor accompanied group of henchmen aided evil schemes.

in film
masters of universe (1987 film)

in 1987, cannon films produced live-action film directed gary goddard, masters of universe, featured dolph lundgren in role of he-man; commercial failure. in film, prince adam not seen @ all; he-man shown. he-man more aggressive 1980s tv-series counterpart, attacking lasers, sword , bare fists several times throughout film. film ended spectacular , violent clash skeletor, in skeletor flung deep beneath castle grayskull pit filled steaming liquid. film ended post-credit scene in skeletor emerged liquid , proclaimed, ll back! .

in toys
the new adventures of he-man (1990)

after end of masters of universe toy line, mattel attempted revive interest in he-man producing new toy line, entitled he-man. accompanying storyline in mini-comics packaged figures explained he-man had left eternia , pursued skeletor depths of space, skeletor had set sights on conquering distant world of primus (a planet great technological resources). he-man shown have relinquished identity of prince adam altogether, basing himself on primus led team of defenders known galactic guardians. he-man s appearance retooled new toy line, space helmet , golden armor added attire give him more futuristic appearance; sword redesigned.

in insert comics issued in toy line s run, prince adam begins transform – grabbed skeletor, astonished see prince adam casting kind of strange spell (not realizing transform he-man). still holding onto adam, skeletor caught in backwash of power comic proclaimed prince adam no more. long live he-man! therefore, he-man responsible cybernetic breastplate on skeletor s figurine.

a cartoon series produced jetlag productions accompany toy line, entitled new adventures of he-man. although following story line mini-comics (with deviations, such skeletor s having cybernetic breastplate , never discovering prince adam , he-man same person), series maintained double identity of prince adam , he-man. on planet primus, prince adam posed traveling merchant , nephew of master sebrian disguise secret identity. transformation oath altered slightly, become power of eternia... .

he-man , masters of universe (2002)

to tie in new line of action figures based upon original toy line, new he-man cartoon series produced in 2002-03 mike young productions again entitled he-man , masters of universe. series retold masters of universe story beginning. he-man s origin told in 90-minute series premiere, in 16-year-old prince adam summoned castle grayskull sorceress assume identity of he-man , role eternia s defender. portrayal of character in series consistent filmation s portrayal, although character of prince adam brasher , more youthfully energetic 1980s counterpart (conveying image of teenage boy saddled responsibility of defending planet evil). adam/he-man character redesigned, make character s secret identity more credible. third-season episode power of grayskull revealed adam/he-man descendant of king grayskull (a powerful barbarian , hero eternia s ancient past), sacrificed life in order save eternia evil horde , wielded sword of power. original owner of castle grayskull; sword concealed in castle centuries before being given prince adam, inherited ancestor s own power channeled through sword (thus giving added meaning phrase power of grayskull... ).

masters of universe classics (2008)

this action-figure line combined elements he-man universe cohesive storyline biographies on figures packaging. these biographies suggested several he-men have come existence – such vikor (based on concept design vintage he-man), oo-larr (based on jungle he-man first minicomic), , wun-dar (based on so-called wonder bread he-man figure) – prince adam 1 wielded power sword , transformed true he-man.