Sad She-Ra.

"Darksmoke and Fire" is not only one of She-Ra's best episodes, but also features a lot of good character work for She-Ra. One of the loveliest moments in the episode occurs when we see She-Ra, believing herself to be stuck in Eternia's past, sitting alone atop a mountain peak with her head heavy in her hands. It was rare that we saw She-Ra with this expression on her face.


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Panel of Power!

This powerful panel from issue sixty-six of the UK Masters of the Universe comic has always been one of my favorites. While it may not be the most superbly illustrated panel, the positioning of He-Man, with the Sword of Power breaking free of the panel, work so beautifully! The line work throughout the background, alongside the colors, really do convey that something incredible is happening. He-Man is almost dwarfed by the power around him!


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Orko on Etheria.

Here is a lovely panning shot of Orko on Etheria from the She-Ra season one episode "A Talent for Trouble". Many will recognize this background as one of the first images of Etheria we see in the first episode of the series "Into Etheria". I have always been a fan of this background, due to the fact that it not only showcases the different ways in which Etheria is designed differently to Eternia, but it also creates a sense of depth with the pathway that sprawls into the distance.


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Teela's years.

Here is a lovely montage from "The Story of Teela" which featured in issue fifty-seven of the UK Masters of the Universe comic. In these illustrations we see Teela grow up to become a fine warrior. The only slight discrepancy I have is that the Wind Raider the youthful Teela pilots looks a little too small in size. Even though her pose is awkward I do love the image in which we see Teela fighting the two men.


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An impressive cast!

In one of the final shots of the She-Ra season one episode "The Light of the Crystal" we see an impressive cast line-up, showcasing a variety of characters one would not expect to be seen together. It is always nice to see the Rock People make an appearance, given that they really should have made more appearances throughout the She-Ra series.


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I am a Sorceress not a doctor!

Shadow Weaver rarely made appearances in the UK Masters of the Universe comic, as she was considered a She-Ra villain, and not part of the initial Horde toy-based line-up. However, Shadow Weaver made a more than memorable appearance in issue forty-two. In particular she delivered a striking piece of dialogue reminiscent of Leonard "Bones" McCoy from the Star Trek series. Often he would be required to perform a task beyond his medical skills to which he would declare, for example, "I'm a doctor, not a bricklayer". Here we see Shadow Weaver pay homage to that with, "I am a sorceress not a doctor!"


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Skeletor saves Hordak...

Issue sixty-six of the UK Masters of the Universe comic has a story in which the forces of evil must unite. In one of the best sequences of the story we see Skeletor save Hordak's life! I love the way the three panels at the bottom are illustrated, the first two in particular taking extreme angles to show the danger of the situation. I think Hordak's piece of dialogue is perfect and sums up his character and the nature of the bad guys quite beautifully!


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Glimmer readies herself!

"Glimmer Come Home" was an enjoyable episode from She-Ra's season two. One of the best aspects of the episode is the action scene towards the end of the story in which She-Ra and Glimmer on Swift Wind have to stop a Horde ship flying through the skies over Etheria. There are some unique bits of animation throughout the episode, and whilst not stunning, I do love the way in which Glimmer is drawn as she readies herself to fire a powerful blast of energy. Her face is incredibly determined!


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Teela's room?

In the She-Ra episode "The Anxious Apprentice" we see Ariel, Castaspella's apprentice, sulk off to her room, frustrated at her education. In the establishing panning shot we can see that her room looks rather lovely. However, upon closer inspection we can see that the corridor outside her room looks a lot like those seen within the Royal Palace on Eternia. This is because Ariel's room is in fact Teela's room as seen in the season one He-Man episode "The Starchild".


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A letter from Aidan Cross #2

Aidan Cross not only had the rare honor of having two letters published in the Masters of the Universe UK comic, but he had them published back-to-back. His first letter appeared in issue sixty-eight, and his second letter which asks a Grizzlor-related question appeared in issue sixty-nine!


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