A Dark Horse prequel comic will give fans a first look at Kevin Smith’s upcoming 2D animated Netflix series Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
Dark Horse Comics is publishing a Masters of the Universe: Revelation miniseries that will serve as a prequel to Kevin Smith’s 2D animated series at Netflix.
Masters of the Universe: Revelation #1 is written by Smith, Rob David and Tim Sheridan, with art by Mindy Lee (Crimson Lotus). Kevin Smith and Rob David are executive producers on the Netflix series, with Tim Sheridan (Teen Titans Academy, Shazam) credited as an episode writer.
The Dark Horse comic follows He-Man as he tries to save his father, King Randor, from an Orlax attack. Part of his adventure uncovers a connection between the Orlax and the Sword of Might, and pits He-Man against Skeletor and Evil-Lyn.
Masters of the Universe: Revelation #1 (of 4)
- Kevin Smith (W), Rob David (W), Tim Sheridan (W), Mindy Lee (A), Stjepan Sejic (Cover A), and Mike Mignola with Dave Stewart (Cover B)
- On sale July 7
- FC, 32 pages • $3.99
- Miniseries
- This is the official comic book prequel to the upcoming Netflix television show written by Executive Producers Kevin Smith and Rob David and episode writer Tim Sheridan and featuring art by Mindy Lee (Crimson Lotus).
- Following a vicious Orlax attack on his father King Randor, He-Man learns the creature is linked to the origin of the sword of power. To save Randor and put an end to the chaos He-Man embarks on an epic journey that pits him against his longtime foes Skeletor and Evil-Lyn, and sees Teela take the reins of a powerful legacy.
- The official prequel to the upcoming Netflix show!
- Variant cover by Mike Mignola.
The synopsis for Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation can be found below.
A radical return to Eternia, Revelation is a direct sequel series to the classic era of Masters of the Universe. Featuring fan-favorites He-Man, Orko, Cringer and Man-At-Arms, the story pits our heroic warriors and guardians of Castle Grayskull against Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Beast Man and the vile legions of snake mountain!
But after a ferocious final battle forever fractures Eternia, it’s up to Teela to solve the mystery of the missing Sword of Power in a race against time to prevent the end of the Universe! Her journey will uncover the secrets of Grayskull at last. This is the epic He-Man and the Masters of the Universe saga fans have waited 35 years to see!
Developed by Kevin Smith, produced by Mattel Television with animation by Powerhouse Animation, Masters of the Universe: Revelation stars Mark Hamill as Skeletor, Lena Headey as Evil-Lyn, Chris Wood as Prince Adam/He-Man, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Teela, Liam Cunningham as Man-At-Arms, Stephen Root as Cringer, Diedrich Bader as King Randor/Trap Jaw, Griffin Newman as Orko, Tiffany Smith as Andra, Henry Rollins as Tri-Klops, Alan Oppenheimer (original Skeletor) as Moss Man, Susan Eisenberg as Sorceress, Alicia Silverstone as Queen Marlena, Justin Long as Roboto, Jason Mewes as Stinkor, Phil LaMarr as He-Ro, Tony Todd as Scare Glow, Cree Summer as Priestess, Kevin Michael Richardson as Beast Man, Kevin Conroy as Mer-Man and Harley Quinn Smith as Ileena. The series will premiere on Netflix later this year.
Masters of the Universe: Revelation #1 goes on sale July 7 from Dark Horse Comics.
Source: Dark Horse Comics
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