DARK HORSE TO PUBLISH “HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE CLASSIC ANIMATED ADVENTURES”

THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE “MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE” CARTOON DECEMBER 17, MILWAUKIE, OR—Following the critically acclaimed release of The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Minicomic Collection, Dark Horse and Mattel are set to deliver another must-have book in 2016: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: A Complete Guide to the Classic Animated Adventures! From 1983 to 1987, He-Man and his twin sister She-Ra entranced a generation of boys and girls all around the word with their animated adventures, offering not only cartoon excitement but also important moral guidance. Now, Dark Horse Books is proud to present the first-ever official companion to the classic series, featuring nearly 600 pages of fascinating story synopses, behind-the-scenes artwork, and trivia for every single episode of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and She-Ra: Princess of Power. Written by He-Man and She-Ra expert James Eatock, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: A Complete Guide to the Classic Animated Adventures also features never-before-seen Bruce Timm artwork and reveals Orko’s face for the first time! He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: A Complete Guide to the Classic Animated Adventures is in stores August 17, 2016. Preorder your copy today at your local comic shop or through these fine retailers: Amazon Barnes and Noble IndieBound Praise for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Minicomics Collection: “From the kid who used to pretend the arm of the couch was his Battle Cat, to the adult who’s showing this to his own child, this was a fantastic trip down Nostalgia Ave. May the Power of Grayskull be with you all.”—AiPT! “Simply put, this volume—along with The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe—is absolutely essential reading for any and all He-Man fans out there.”—Big Comic Page “This book has it all. There is so much to cover here that we simply don’t want to ruin any surprises for you! So make sure to buy one today!”—Toy Hype USA He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: A Complete Guide to the Classic Animated Adventures (Hardcover) | 978-1-50670-064-9 | $39.99 Also available: The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Hardcover) | 978-1-61655-592-4 | $39.99 The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Ltd. Ed.| 978-1-61655-730-0 | $129.99 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Minicomic Collection (Hardcover) | 978-1-61655-877-2 | $29.99 HE-MAN, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE and associated trademarks and copyrights are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. About Dark Horse Comics Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent, such as Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman, and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X, and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga, and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers. ###