Masters of the Universe #12
In "Lifetime," Prince Adam faces a dire consequence after thwarting one of Skeletor's schemes, sending him hurtling into a grim future where Eternia lies under the conqueror's heel. There, he encounters his older parents, imprisoned and broken, and a hardened version of himself—both forced to confront the weight of a world lost. Written by George Caragonne and illustrated by Ron Wilson, with inks by Danny Bulanadi, colors by Evelyn Stein, and letters by Kurt Hathaway, this 1988 Marvel tale explores the cost of heroism through a haunting journey across time. The cover, by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi, captures the stark contrast between past hope and future despair.
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Prince Adam foils one of Skeletor's evil plans but in doing so unleashes a menace that he must stop by traveling into the future, where he finds that Skeletor has finally conquered Eternia. Adam meets his older parents, imprisoned in a dungeon, and also his older self, and inspires them to fight against the tyrant.
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