On Wednesday, August 5th, Dark Horse Comics is releasing MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: Genesis #1 – an homage to the classic Masters of the Universe character origins, which will delight die-hard MOTU fans and will be a perfect jumping-on point for new readers.
The first arc of Genesis is written by Rich Douek (Superman Red & Blue, Edge of Spider-Verse) and illustrated by Gavin Smith (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest).
Here’s a look at the covers, storyline, and preview pages for this week’s
new release from Dark Horse Comics on New Comic Book Day…
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: Genesis #1 (of 12)
Written by Rich Douek
Art by Gavin Smith
Colors by Fabi Marques
Letters by AndWorld Design
Covers & Cover Artists:
Mark Buckingham (Cover A)
Lee Bermejo (Cover B)
Genre: Fantasy · Media Tie-In · Superhero
Format: FC, 32 pages; Maxiseries
Age range: 14+
SRP: $4.99
Publication Date: August 5th, 2026
Discover the origins of your favorite heroes
and villains with Masters of the Universe: Genesis!
In issue #1 we meet Skeletor—a power-hungry demon-mage determined to seize control of Castle Grayskull, conquer Eternia, and become Master of the Universe!
About Dark Horse Comics:
Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics is an excellent example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and transform a company with humble beginnings into an industry giant.
Over the years, Dark Horse has published the work of creative legends such as Yoshitaka Amano, Margaret Atwood, Paul Chadwick, Geof Darrow, Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Dave Gibbons, Faith Erin Hicks, Kazuo Koike, Matt Kindt, Jeff Lemire, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Kentaro Miura, Moebius, Chuck Palahniuk, Wendy Pini, Richard Pini, and Gerard Way. In addition, Dark Horse has a long tradition of establishing exciting new creative talent throughout all of its divisions.
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