--- product_id: 42723229 title: "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: A Character Guide and World Compendium" price: "VT51095" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/42723229-he-man-and-the-masters-of-the-universe-a-character store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: A Character Guide and World Compendium **Price:** VT51095 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: A Character Guide and World Compendium - **How much does it cost?** VT51095 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/42723229-he-man-and-the-masters-of-the-universe-a-character) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This is the most comprehensive guide ever published, covering all things Masters of the Universe and Princess of Power from 1982 through today! The universe of He-Man and She-Ra is full of mystery. And thanks to over four thousand individual entries covering characters, beasts, vehicles, locations, weapons and magic, you can learn the secrets of this entire universe! Review: Essential for He-Man and She-Ra fans - I have been waiting for this book for a very long time. MOTU and (even moreso) She-Ra PoP were a huge part of my childhood. I had most of the figures and played with them all the time. Then, one day, the series was just gone. I never forgot about it and always missed it. Anyway, this book lists every character, animal, monster, artifact, and place that appeared in any of the various formats in which the stories of He-Man and She-Ra were told (books, magazines, comic books, mini comics, newspaper comics, animation, and motion picture...am I forgetting any?). With each entry, there is usually at least one picture. More prominent characters will have more pictures, usually one from each format, including their action figures (if there was one). There is a chart that shows where they're from, any other names they have, which side they're on, and their powers/abilities/weapons. Then, we get a brief history and description of their role in the stories and how they were portrayed across each medium. The book is divided into seven chapters: 1) Characters, 2) Beasts, Creatures, and Monsters, 3) Factions, Organizations, Species, and Races, 4) Artifacts, Devices, and Weapons, 5) Spells and Magic, 6)Locations, and 7) Vehicles and Transportation. There is also fold out page that features a family tree for the Grayskull royal family. The book is a hefty hardcover with no dust jacket, similar to the other books put out by Dark Horse. The cover features color illustrations of many characters in a battle scene. Inside, the pages are glossy and feature many color illustrations and photos. This book is essential for He-Man and She-Ra fans. Review: A beautiful fit with the previous Dark Horse MOTU releases - This is the guide we have all been wanting and waiting for since the start. Ever since the MV Creations Encyclopedia comics went unfinished this is an impressive replacement, though Val Staples luckily still got to produce it. A beautiful fit with the previous Dark Horse MOTU releases, this Encyclopedia is full of everything and everyone. If I had any complaint it is that I may have preferred not every little minor character have an entry, and to be sure it is not 100% every named thing in MOTU cannon...but I would not be surprised if it did. It's impressive and clearly an attempt at a definitive book. But at the end of the day I could have missed a large number of small paragraph booring human nobodies. Another small criticism is that though we have an art book I would have liked as close to a full body shot of a character when available. With such an impressive amount of entries I know that space was at a premium but as a visual person I would have liked to see more of the images and full body shots. Do not mistake explanation of personal taste as any real criticism however. Just felt it needed to be said. Point is if you care about MOTU at all, you need this book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,268,034 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #756 in Art of Film & Video #1,503 in Dark Horse Comics & Graphic Novels #2,265 in Pop Culture Art | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 921 Reviews | ## Images ![He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: A Character Guide and World Compendium - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91wNGYTKXBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential for He-Man and She-Ra fans *by P***E on May 28, 2017* I have been waiting for this book for a very long time. MOTU and (even moreso) She-Ra PoP were a huge part of my childhood. I had most of the figures and played with them all the time. Then, one day, the series was just gone. I never forgot about it and always missed it. Anyway, this book lists every character, animal, monster, artifact, and place that appeared in any of the various formats in which the stories of He-Man and She-Ra were told (books, magazines, comic books, mini comics, newspaper comics, animation, and motion picture...am I forgetting any?). With each entry, there is usually at least one picture. More prominent characters will have more pictures, usually one from each format, including their action figures (if there was one). There is a chart that shows where they're from, any other names they have, which side they're on, and their powers/abilities/weapons. Then, we get a brief history and description of their role in the stories and how they were portrayed across each medium. The book is divided into seven chapters: 1) Characters, 2) Beasts, Creatures, and Monsters, 3) Factions, Organizations, Species, and Races, 4) Artifacts, Devices, and Weapons, 5) Spells and Magic, 6)Locations, and 7) Vehicles and Transportation. There is also fold out page that features a family tree for the Grayskull royal family. The book is a hefty hardcover with no dust jacket, similar to the other books put out by Dark Horse. The cover features color illustrations of many characters in a battle scene. Inside, the pages are glossy and feature many color illustrations and photos. This book is essential for He-Man and She-Ra fans. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beautiful fit with the previous Dark Horse MOTU releases *by D***L on June 27, 2017* This is the guide we have all been wanting and waiting for since the start. Ever since the MV Creations Encyclopedia comics went unfinished this is an impressive replacement, though Val Staples luckily still got to produce it. A beautiful fit with the previous Dark Horse MOTU releases, this Encyclopedia is full of everything and everyone. If I had any complaint it is that I may have preferred not every little minor character have an entry, and to be sure it is not 100% every named thing in MOTU cannon...but I would not be surprised if it did. It's impressive and clearly an attempt at a definitive book. But at the end of the day I could have missed a large number of small paragraph booring human nobodies. Another small criticism is that though we have an art book I would have liked as close to a full body shot of a character when available. With such an impressive amount of entries I know that space was at a premium but as a visual person I would have liked to see more of the images and full body shots. Do not mistake explanation of personal taste as any real criticism however. Just felt it needed to be said. Point is if you care about MOTU at all, you need this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything you wanted to know about MOTU (But were afraid to ask...) *by J***A on July 3, 2021* This book is a massive compendium which includes entries about every character, place, faction, and item from almost the entire history of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, from the major to the obscure, all the way to MOTU Classics! My only complaint is I wish they would list more specific information about character appearances. Like, if a character only appeared in one episode of a cartoon or issue of a comic it would be nice to know the title of the episode of the issue number of the comic so you could see it if you want. Otherwise this is the ultimate encyclopedia for any He-Man, She-Ra, or Masters of the Universe fan! ## Frequently Bought Together - He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: A Character Guide and World Compendium - He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Minicomic Collection - Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/42723229-he-man-and-the-masters-of-the-universe-a-character](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/42723229-he-man-and-the-masters-of-the-universe-a-character) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*