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And today, the epic tale begins in the first issue of the four issue limited comic series “Masters of the Universe: The Sword of Flaws ”!
With writing by Tim Seeley and art by Freddie Williams II (and two widely circilated covers to choose from), Issue #1 promises to deliver fans a brand new story that will surround a special vintage toy accessory of the past.
SYNOPSIS: A legion of Heroic Warriors protects the magical realm known as ETERNIA. They are led by TEELA: Captain of the Royal Guard, MAN-AT-ARMS: weapons master and combat instructor, and the powerful and heroic HE-MAN. These heroes, known as the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, keep threats like the evil Skeletor and his minions at bay. But when an ancient and evil artifact is unearthed from the depths, the Masters of the Universe will have to scour the land in search of this Preternian power . . . or risk it falling into the hands of their greatest enemies
So what are you waiting for? You can pick up “Masters of the Universe: The Sword of Flaws ” Issue #1 at comic book and digital retailers everywhere today!
We’ll see you next time!
I finished reading the Sword of Flaws. It was fun but frivolous. I appreciate where the writing is leading to but the first issue is overall inconsequential. Even if there are stakes the writing does not sell it completely and neither does the art. The art is fine but nothing brilliant. Freddie Williams has a certain art style that does not completely mesh with MotU. Overall this first issue is merely satisfactory. It is not the brilliant reset I was hoping for.
@elder Digital or physical copy? Also, what was your personal pick regarding the covers? Standard or variant? I’m in full agreement about the graphic style. To me, it comes across as a form of infantilization of the characters.
@onlyoneskeletor Infantilization is a brilliant way to describe it. The alternate cover was the only one that appealed to me mate.
I agree with you but I don’t have a problem still. It’s introducing the story but it could give more leads.
My problem is that the issues are too brief and they should give us more stuff on each issue.
Funny that on this “timeline" nobody is aware of Skeletor being Keldor.
That’s because they have the approach of the “standard canon", so while not a story that is clearly set in 1983 or 1985… its in that vintage setting. Where Skeletor was a demon from another dimension during the course of the stories. (a single minicomic in ’87 that hints about Randor’s lost brother, which is not even followed up or mentioned in the minicomics after it, is basically one-off anomaly.) 🙂
How do you mean “calling again"? All the other comics that operate with the same premise have been consistent about Skeletor as a demon from another dimension (Thundercats crossover, etc)
Are these worth investing in (time/money)?
@hemanfan51 My copy was mailed to me. I can tell you this weekend.
3 USD on kindle (AMAZON). It is.
I agree with everyone here. I liked it but I didn’t love it. The last page is when the real story begins. The sword of flaws story is really three issues not four. If the first issue was made to set up the universe for new readers it really doesn’t do it well. I like the art good enough but I agree the style makes me take the drama less seriously. Why are they calling Skeletor a demon again? Who knows? Even the Sorceress does it.
The summary for #1 was very introductory. It and the roll call gave me the impression this may be a reset therefore I hoped.