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Man-at-Arms

Man-at-Arms

33 appearances Β· Bronze Age Β· 1982–2021 Β· 3 key issues
Who is Man-at-Arms?

Man-at-Arms is a heroic warrior from Eternia who serves as master of weapons and combat trainer to Prince Adam. When Adam transforms into He-Man, Man-at-Arms stands among his closest allies in the battle against Skeletor, first appearing in DC Comics Presents #47 (1982).

Few characters from the explosive early days of the Masters of the Universe phenomenon carry the weight of Man-at-Arms, who made his comics debut in 1982 β€” right at the dawn of one of the Bronze Age's most beloved fantasy-action franchises β€” brought to life by writer Don Glut and artist Alfredo Alcala. Over nearly four decades of publication stretching all the way to 2021, he's proven himself a genuinely enduring presence in DC's corner of Eternia, sharing adventures with the likes of He-Man, Teela, Skeletor, Battle Cat, and Stratos across titles including DC Comics Presents and Masters of the Universe: The Vengeance of Skeletor. With three key-issue appearances to his name, collectors have taken notice β€” and rightly so, because Man-at-Arms represents the beating heart of this mythology, a figure whose longevity across 33 catalog appearances speaks to just how central he is to the world of Castle Grayskull. For any fan tracing the full arc of Masters of the Universe in comics, he's absolutely essential.

Teams & affiliations
All-Star SquadronJustice LeagueJustice Society of America
β˜… First appearance
DC Comics Presents #47
Jul 1982

Top series

Covers through the years β€” 1982–2019

DC Comics Presents #47 β˜… 1982
DC Comics Presents #47
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Omnibus #[nn] 2019
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Omnibus #[nn]

Appearances

Masters of the Universe: The Vengeance of Skeletor (1982)
Masters of the Universe: Battle in the Clouds (1982)
Masters of the Universe: He-Man and the Power Sword (1982)
Masters of the Universe: King of Castle Grayskull (1982)
DC Comics Presents (1978)
The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl (1982)
#1
The Fury of Firestorm (1982)
#6
Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew! (1982)
#9
Arak / Son of Thunder (1981)
#15
All-Star Squadron (1981)
#15
The New Teen Titans (1980)
#25
The New Adventures of Superboy (1980)
#35
Warlord (1976)
#63
Justice League of America (1960)
The Legion of Super-Heroes (1980)
Wonder Woman (1942)
Batman (1940)
Superman (1939)
Detective Comics (1937)
Action Comics (1938)
Masters of the Universe: The Tale of Teela! (1983)
#5
Masters of the Universe: The Magic Stealer! (1983)
#6
Masters of the Universe: The Power of...Point Dread! (1983)
#7
Masters of the Universe: The Menace of Trap Jaw! (1983)
Masters of the Universe: The Ordeal of Man-E-Faces! (1983)
Masters of the Universe: The Sunbird Legacy (1983)
Masters of the Universe: The Power of Point Dread! / Danger at Castle Grayskull! (1983)
Masters of the Universe: Dragon's Gift (1984)
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Omnibus (2019)
DC Through the '80s: The End of Eras (2021)