Masters of the Universe: Energy Zoids

In 1987, Mattel expanded its Masters of the Universe mythos into a one-shot comic tie-in for the short-lived Energy Zoids toy line. Written by Phil White with art by Chris Carlson, this single issue pitted He-Man and his allies against Skeletor in a battle for control of powerful, energy-infused robotic creatures. A niche but fascinating artifact of the franchise’s mid-80s peak, it captures the era’s enthusiasm for cross-media world-building and toyetic sci-fi.