He-Man

Prince Adam of Eternia transforms into the mighty He-Man by raising his Power Sword and invoking the power of Castle Grayskull, becoming the most powerful man in the universe and defending Eternia against the evil Skeletor.

Few characters announce themselves quite like He-Man, who crashed into comics during the Bronze Age with a 1982 debut in DC Comics Presents #47, brought to the page by the legendary Curt Swan and writer Paul Kupperberg. Over an extraordinary span stretching nearly four decades to 2021, he built a comics legacy of 90 catalog appearances — including two key issues that collectors still seek out — most at home in titles like Masters of the Universe Annual, He-Man, and The Powers of Grayskull. Along the way he shares his adventures with an iconic rogues' gallery and supporting cast: the villainous Skeletor, the heroic Teela, Man-at-Arms, The Sorceress, and the lovable Cringer all populate his pages, giving his world a richness that has kept fans returning across generations. If you're building a collection with genuine Bronze Age muscle and lasting pop-culture resonance, He-Man is an essential name on your want list.