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Cover: Stjepan Šejić

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #5

Aug 2015 · DC · 14.99 USD; 17.99 CAD
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This volume collects the final story arc of DC's 2015 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series, as the battle for Eternia reaches a turning point. The Blood of Grayskull sees He-Man and his allies confronting the dark legacy of the ancient power that flows through their world, with secrets of the past threatening to reshape the future. Written by Dan Abnett and illustrated by Pop Mhan, this trade paperback wraps up the narrative threads of the series while delivering action and lore for longtime fans.

Contains 7 stories
The Blood of Grayskull, Prologue
20 pp · Sword And Sorcery
King Grayskull (death)Evil Horde [HordakLeechModulokHorde TroopersHorde Wraith]Adi [King Hssss]SarynVeenaKuduk UngolTeela NaGorto
The Blood of Grayskull, Part 1
20 pp · Sword And Sorcery
SarynAdoraHe-ManBattle CatSorceress of Serpos [Teela] (recorded message)Horde Troopers

In "The Blood of Grayskull, Part 1," Adora is haunted by visions of Saryn fleeing through a shadowed forest, a mystery that pulls her toward a forbidden island. Joined by He-Man and Battle Cat, she sets out on a daring quest, armed with a gift from Teela—a sword whose snake-shaped hilt pulses with ancient power—before stealing a ship from a Horde-occupied port to cross the treacherous sea.

The Blood of Grayskull, Part 2
20 pp · Sword And Sorcery
He-ManBattle CatAdoraHorde TroopersSwift WindSorceress of Serpos [Teela]

In "The Blood of Grayskull, Part 2," He-Man, Adora, and Battle Cat infiltrate a port town under cover of night, racing to steal a ship before the Horde can seize it. When Adora reveals the grim fate awaiting the Eternian prisoners, He-Man channels the power of Grayskull to strike down the Horde forces, then sends Battle Cat to guide the freed captives to safety at Snake Mountain. As the Fright Zone's defenses unleash a deadly chasm, a winged unicorn—Adora’s long-lost charge—saves them all, its arrival hinting at deeper magic still at play.

The Blood of Grayskull, Part 3
20 pp · Sword And Sorcery
AdoraSwift WindHe-ManKing Grayskull (ghost)Tri-Klops

In "The Blood of Grayskull, Part 3," He-Man and Adora reach the isolated island of the Gar, a people untouched by the outside world for a millennium. As tensions rise and Swift Wind vanishes into the forest, He-Man attempts to negotiate peace—only to be betrayed and captured by Tri-Klops. When Adora appears, her sudden act leaves the fate of He-Man hanging in the balance.

The Blood of Grayskull, Part 4
20 pp · Sword And Sorcery
Despara [Adora]He-ManTri-KlopsSorceress of Serpos [Teela]SarynAdi [King Hssss] (flashback)He-Ro (silhouette, flashback)Swift Wind

In "The Blood of Grayskull, Part 4," Adora grapples with the aftermath of He-Man’s fate, fleeing into the woods after discovering his body—believed to be her doing—only to be confronted by Teela, who warns her the snake sword is cursed. Teela tasks Adora with finding the second blade forged by King Grayskull, stolen by the elusive Saryn, whose protection of it may be the only hope to revive He-Man before time runs out.

The Blood of Grayskull, Part 5
20 pp · Sword And Sorcery
Saryn (death)Despara [Adora]She-RaSwift WindHe-ManTri-KlopsEvil Horde [GrizzlorCatraDragstorScorpiaHorde TroopersHorde WraithHordak]

In "The Blood of Grayskull, Part 5," Adora claims the Sword of Protection and becomes She-Ra, confronting the shocking truth that Saryn—her fallen adversary—is Skeletor’s mother. With the Fright Zone threatening the island, She-Ra and He-Man unite to push back the encroaching darkness. Meanwhile, Tri-Klops arrives at a transformed Castle Grayskull, delivering He-Man’s blood to Hordak in a move that signals a new chapter in the war.

Stuck in a Moment
20 pp · Sword And Sorcery
Beast ManPrince AdamKing RandorMendorDaegarZoarMan-At-ArmsTeelaKeldorStratosBuzz-OffKing Grayskull (tapestry)King Miro (flashback)Saryn (flashback)Evil-LynSorceressZodac

In "Stuck in a Moment," young Prince Adam is separated from his father, King Randor, during a dangerous escape from Keldor’s trap, leaving him stranded as a Wind Raider crashes and his father is injured. With the weight of a crushing beam on his chest and no way to help, Adam’s desperate struggle awakens a sliver of the Power of Eternity—unbeknownst to him, a spark that catches the attention of Zodac and the Sorceress, who step in to guide fate.

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Full credits

writer Dan Abnett
writer Rob David
artist, inker Pop Mhan
colorist Mark Roberts
letterer Deron Bennett
cover pencils, inks Stjepan Šejić

Reprints

↩ Reprints He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #13 (2014), He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #14 (2014), He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #15 (2014), He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #16 (2014), He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #17 (2014), He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #18 (2014), He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #19 (2015)

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