Masters of the Universe #1 CGC 9.8 1st full comic MOTU Giordano Cover 1982 DC

Masters of the Universe #1 CGC 9.8 Dick Giordano Cover 1982 DC Comics

Masters of the Universe #1 (12/82), DC Comics
CGC 9.8 Universal, White pages, graded 2026-07-23

Key notes:
• 1st full comic devoted to "Masters of the Universe"
• Based on the Mattel action figures

Key Collector Comics notes:
• Three-issue limited series published by DC
• This is the first Masters of the Universe title published by a major comic book company
• Earlier He-Man related comics were distributed with action figures and were more closely related to children's picture books
• Between July/August 1982, there were 16 issues that went on sale with a 14-page preview
• Five were published on July 13, 1982:
• Firestorm #6, DC Comics Presents #51, Arak #15, Justice League of America #208, Wonder Woman #29

Writer: Paul Kupperberg
Artist: George Tuska, Alfredo Alcala
Cover: Dick Giordano, George Tuska