Masters of the Universe: Genesis #1 (CVR A) (Mark Buckingham)

IN-STORE DATE: 8/5/2026 ; (W) Rich Douek (A) Gavin Smith (CA) Mark Buckingham ; 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! 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).• Expands upon the ongoing Masters of the Universe comic series.• 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.• Twelve-issue series.