Dive into the origins of Masters of the Universe in New Genesis Series

Following the Masters of the Universe live-action movie, Dark Horse Comics is taking readers back to the origins of some of the most notable heroes and villains of the Masters of the Universe franchise — with the debut issue focusing on the supervillain Skeletor.

Masters of the Universe: Genesis #1 by Rich Douek, Gavin Smith, Fabi Marques, and AndWorld Design follows the demon-mage Skeletor as he attempts to gain control of Castle Grayskull and conquer everything to become the Master of the Universe! Issue one features main cover art by Mark Buckingham and a variant by Lee Bermejo.

Check out the main cover and text solicit below.

Discover the origins of your favorite heroes and villains! In issue #1, we meet Skeletor — a power-hungry demon-mage determined to seize control of Castle Grayskull, conquer Eternia, and become Master of the Universe!

Masters of the Universe: Genesis #1 arrives at CaptCan Comics on August 5th, 2026. Pre-order the issue now to ensure you don't miss out.