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The DC Collection Is COMPLETE.
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Warlord

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Hi Ian,

 

Have you determined how many of the Masters of the Universe related

mini-comics were printed by DC? The info I've seen says that the

first 11 were by DC. Here's a pic of a few of them...

 

That is correct and I have all eleven.

 

What do you know about variations among these 11? For instance, I noticed

that these two mini-comics have identical front cover art, but the copyright

info on the back cover differs! The indicia inside the front cover is identical,

and it appears all of the interior pages are identical too.

 

moturam-man-f.jpg

 

moturam-man-b.jpg

 

Also the copy on the left has a much heavier paper used for the cover,

a thin cardstock I suppose. The cover on the right mini-comic is printed

on ordinary thin paper.

 

Do you know if there are multiple versions of each of the 11 or has this

variation gone unnoticed until just now?

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Here are some examples of the later Mattel variants from my colllection...

 

Masters Of The Universe Double-Edged Sword [1983 Taiwan]

Masters Of The Universe Dragon's Gift [1983 Hong Kong]

Masters Of The Universe Escape From the Slime Pit [1985 USA]

Masters of the Universe Grizzlor The Ledgend Comes Alive [1984 Tiawan]

Masters Of The Universe He-Man and the Insect People [1983 Hong Kong]

Masters Of The Universe He-Man and the Insect People [1983 Malaysia]

Masters Of The Universe He-Man and the Insect People [1983 Taiwan]

Masters Of The Universe Hordak The Ruthless Leader's Revenge [1984 Hawthorne]

Masters Of The Universe Mantenna and the Menace of the Evil Horde! [1984 Hong Kong]

Masters Of The Universe Masks of Power [1983 Taiwan]

Masters Of The Universe Rock People to the Rescue [1985 USA]

Masters Of The Universe Siege of Avion [1983 Malasyia]

Masters Of The Universe Siege of Avion [1983 Taiwan]

Masters Of The Universe Slave City [1983 Hong Kong]

Masters Of The Universe Spikor Strikes [1984 Hong Kong]

Masters Of The Universe Spikor Strikes [1984 Malaysia]

Masters Of The Universe Temple of Darkness [1983 Malaysia]

Masters Of The Universe Temple of Darkness [1983 Taiwan]

Masters Of The Universe The Battle of Roboto [1984 Hong Kong]

Masters Of The Universe The Clash of Arms [1983 Hong Kong]

Masters Of The Universe The Obelisk [1984 Malaysia]

Masters Of The Universe The Secret of Liquid Life [1983 Hong Kong]

Masters Of The Universe The Stench of Evil [1984 Malaysia copyright on front]

Masters Of The Universe The Stench of Evil [1984 Malaysia copyright onback]

Masters Of The Universe The Treachery of Modulok! [1985 Malaysia]

Princess of Power Disappearing Treasure [Tiawan]

Princess of Power The Hidden Symbols Mystery [Tiawan]

Princess of Power The Story of She-Ra [Tiawan]

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Ian_Levine

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What do you know about variations among these 11? For instance, I noticed

that these two mini-comics have identical front cover art, but the copyright

info on the back cover differs! The indicia inside the front cover is identical,

and it appears all of the interior pages are identical too.Also the copy on the left has a much heavier paper used for the cover,

a thin cardstock I suppose. The cover on the right mini-comic is printed

on ordinary thin paper.Do you know if there are multiple versions of each of the 11 or has this

variation gone unnoticed until just now?

 

No I noticed several variations, but decided to keep one of each only, as they weren't different enough other than sheen or thickness of paper to actually be considered variations in my personal opinion. I gave some spares away to both Jerome Wenker and to Metarog.

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Warlord

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Those are not the DC versions. Those are later Mattel reprints. The MOTU mini comics were reprinted many, many times over.

 

Earl.

 

The interior indicia indicates DC as the copyright holder. What indicates the "DC versions"?

 

I have some that say they are printed in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Would I guess correctly that these printing locations indicate that they are the later reprints? Also I have some that state that they are printed in the USA in 1982. Are those the DC versions?

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Warlord

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What do you know about variations among these 11? For instance, I noticed

that these two mini-comics have identical front cover art, but the copyright

info on the back cover differs! The indicia inside the front cover is identical,

and it appears all of the interior pages are identical too.Also the copy on the left has a much heavier paper used for the cover,

a thin cardstock I suppose. The cover on the right mini-comic is printed

on ordinary thin paper.Do you know if there are multiple versions of each of the 11 or has this

variation gone unnoticed until just now?

 

No I noticed several variations, but decided to keep one of each only, as they weren't different enough other than sheen or thickness of paper to actually be considered variations in my personal opinion. I gave some spares away to both Jerome Wenker and to Metarog.

 

I agree, these variations are trivial. I was wondering though, if any particular variation perhaps indicated a first print, vs a second or later reprinting, etc. Or as I asked in my previous post, is the first vs later printing largely indicated by whether the printing was in the USA or done elsewhere?

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I agree, these variations are trivial. I was wondering though, if any particular variation perhaps indicated a first print, vs a second or later reprinting, etc. Or as I asked in my previous post, is the first vs later printing largely indicated by whether the printing was in the USA or done elsewhere?

 

I guess the US ones are the DCs.

Having said that, many of them say copyright DC comics inside, so that in itself makes them DCs in my book, as I collect any promos or giveaways which are licensed by DC to outside companies.

 

That includes the dreadful Christian series called "Left Behind", which was actually printed by DC, but because so many of the DC staff are Jewish, Paul Levitz wouldn't let the name DC go on the comics.

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That includes the dreadful Christian series called "Left Behind", which was actually printed by DC, but because so many of the DC staff are Jewish, Paul Levitz wouldn't let the name DC go on the comics.

 

Interesting, didn't know about that..

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Thanks Ian and congrats on finally getting one of these. Based on the serial number it is possible there were only 2 or 3 thousand of these ordered.

 

Yes but how many of those survived ???

If there were two thousand copies around, then the copy you located for me wouldn't have been the first copy to show up for over three years, now would it ???

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