Fialkov Scripts Skeletor's Beginning In "Masters Of The Universe"

**CBR News** · 08-09-2012, 01:58 PM

Writer Joshua Fialkov discusses his October one-shot that reimagines the origins of "He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe" villain, Skeletor.

Full article here.

**Mr. Holmes** · 08-09-2012, 02:17 PM

Getting this just for Fialkov.

**Apothecary** · 08-09-2012, 02:49 PM

I always liked the Randor's brother origin so I hope it isn't too different from that.

**greenlantern92** · 08-09-2012, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Holmes

Getting this just for Fialkov.

I second that...

**Orin** · 08-09-2012, 03:15 PM

They should've gotten him to do the main series.

**DonC** · 08-09-2012, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Orin

They should've gotten him to do the main series.

Hell, they probably still can. Only one issue has come out so far.

**DonC** · 08-09-2012, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Holmes

Getting this just for Fialkov.

It should be pointed out that Frazer Irving is doing the art. That's a top-notch creative team, right there.

**Mr. Holmes** · 08-09-2012, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by DonC

Hell, they probably still can. Only one issue has come out so far.

It's hilarious how this is a good point.

**rasx** · 08-09-2012, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Apothecary

I always liked the Randor's brother origin so I hope it isn't too different from that.

Me too! Please don't spoil one of my favorite childhood villains.

**MichaelPaytonMZ** · 08-09-2012, 04:56 PM

I was never a fan of MOTU growing up, but after seeing the 2000 cartoon and the Val Staples comics, I definitely saw the huge potential here. I'll check this out, esp for the writer, but i don't have a lot of hopes in DC's MOTU in the long term seeing that the LAST comic failed because of Mattel and based on the circumstances so far with DC, they clearly didn't learn a damn thing from that mess.

They really do need to learn to unclench and let the creative people they are working with do their jobs. Hasbro is famous for being very open and willing to work with creators, even when the property is pushed past Hasbro's own comfort zones. That's how we got Beast Wars, the first '30-minute toy commercial' to ever win an Emmy. Given how little money that He-Man is CURRENTLY making for Mattel, what with NO mass market toyline or cartoon, letting DC go a little nuts really can't damage the brand.

Also, bada$$ cover art.

**Professor Arkham** · 08-09-2012, 06:10 PM

Sounds good, I'm really hopeful DC can do some good things with MOTU.

**Jody Garland** · 08-09-2012, 06:25 PM

As a big fan of MOTU leaning towards the 200X and Classics (The most recent) continuities, this is nice. It's just a one shot, right? I might pick it up.

**doordoor123** · 08-09-2012, 07:19 PM

Good, now give him more work DC!

**Desaad** · 08-09-2012, 07:24 PM

Seems like Abernathy recognizes good talent when he sees it, based on the lineup he's got on his books (he does Legends of the Dark Knight, National Comics and now this). It's a shame that the other editors at DC haven't got the same nose for talent. Cunningham in particular seems to go to Defalco almost by default now. Ugh.