Masters of the Universe Comics Price Guide

Most Valuable Masters of the Universe Comics

If you're a fan of He-Man and She-Ra (or Skeletor), then you probably have some Masters of the Universe figures and playsets.

He-Man comic books

The early 1980s saw DC Comics publish several comic books featuring He-Man and the crew.

The first appearance of Masters of the Universe in comics was in the team-up series, DC Comics Presents #47, where Superman helps He-Man to fight Skeletor.

DC also produced a three-issue mini-series, and several other comics based on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

Marvel then picked up the licence. There are also lots of similar products along the lines of hardback Christmas-style annuals and coloring books.

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Valuable Masters of the Universe Comics

DC Comics Presents #47: 1st He-Man and Masters of the Universe in comics. Click to have yours valued

DC Comics Presents #47 (1982)
1st He-Man and Masters of the Universe in comics

Lowest price $25

Average price $225

Recent 9.8 Sale $1,050

Record price $5,200

The first appearance of any superhero or villain is always highly collectible.

This is the true first appearance of He-Man and the gang, and co-incides with the animated series, which also debuted in 1982.

Masters of the Universe Promotional Supplement: DC Comics (1982). Click to get a free appraisal

Masters of the Universe Promotional Supplement
DC Comics (1982)

Lowest price $1

Average price $10

Record price $50

This insert was added to 1982 comic books published by DC to promote the MOTU comic books.

Fury of Firestorm #6 (1982): Masters of the Universe insert

Fury of Firestorm #6 (1982)
Includes Masters of the Universe insert

Lowest price $1

Average price $10

Record price $50

Collectors don't value this, but I included it because there is precedent with other insert preview comics gaining value over the years.

New Teen Titans 25: Masters of the Universe preview

New Teen Titans 25
Masters of the Universe preview

Lowest price $1

Average price $10

Record price $40

Another early MOTU comic book appearance that has flown under the radar for most collectors.

Warlord #63: 16-page Masters of the Universe preview. Click for values

Warlord #63
16-page Masters of the Universe preview

Lowest price $1

Average price $10

Record price $40

Yet another preview of Masters of the Universe comics which most collectors won't be aware exists.

Masters of the Universe Comic Mini-Series (DC, 1982-83)

Masters of the Universe #1 (1982) DC Comics Mini-series. Click to get an appraisal

Masters of the Universe #1 (1982)
DC Comics Mini-series

Lowest price $5

Average price $50

Record price $260

This is a popular 3-issue mini-series with MOTU collectors. Often mistaken for the first He-Man appearance in comic books.

Masters of the Universe #2 (1983) Mini-series. Click for values

Masters of the Universe #2 (1983)
Mini-series

Lowest price $5

Average price $50

Record price $180

Number two in the series. Shows up less often than #1 in the wild.

Masters of the Universe #3 (1983) Mini-series. Click for values

Masters of the Universe #3 (1983)
Mini-series

Lowest price $5

Average price $50

Record price $120

The final issue in the original mini-series.

Marvel Age #38: Masters of the Universe come to Marvel Comics. Click for appraisal

Marvel Age #38
He-Man comes to Marvel Comics

Lowest price $5

Average price $30

Record price $110

Marvel Comics picked up the rights to MOTU comic books after DC Comics let it lapse. This issue of Marvel Age previews the new series.

Masters of the Universe Comic ( Marvel, 1986-87)

Masters of the Universe #1 (1986) Marvel/Star. Click to have your Masters of the Universe comics appraised

Masters of the Universe #1 (1986)
Marvel/Star

Lowest price $10

Average price $60

Record price $160

The first true Marvel publication is a very popular issue with collectors of MOTU and Marvel Comics.

Masters of the Universe #2 (1986) Marvel/Star. Click for values

Masters of the Universe #2 (1986)
Marvel/Star

Lowest price $5

Average price $30

Record price $120

The second issue, often harder to locate than #1.

Masters of the Universe #3 (1986) Marvel/Star. Click for values

Masters of the Universe #3 (1986)
Marvel/Star

Lowest price $5

Average price $30

Record price $150

Issue #3 includes a Snake Mountain cover.

Masters of the Universe (1987) Marvel/Star; "Death" of He-Man. Click for a free appraisal or cash offer

Masters of the Universe (1987)
Marvel/Star; "Death" of He-Man

Lowest price $10

Average price $60

Record price $230

Overstreet records this as the first Marvel appearance of He-Man. I am not clear if this includes the Marvel Age appearance, or the cover of issue #1 of this series, which clearly features He-Man.