Something happens when people hit their 30s. Sure, there's the indignities of aging. But there's also the overwhelming allure of nostalgia.
Coupled with a statistically likely increase in expendable income, it's basically a blueprint for ... this The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Limited Edition Hard Cover art book, being published by Dark Horse Comics this week.
Limited to just 4,000 copies (surely there are that many people who fit the above criteria), this 400-page ode to Prince Adam and his buff counterpart He-Man is the stuff nostalgia lives off of. Gone are the days of squishy-headed action figures and Saturday morning cartoons. You're an adult now, with an Important Job. Sure, this is basically a grown up action figure playset ... but it's also an art book, with a production quality to back that term up. And at $130 retail, it has a price tag to back it up as well. But we suspect you know if this is the product for you or not and, in the event you need some visual aids to help you make that determination, we're here to help.
By the power of Greyskull, I have the POWER ... to open this beautiful new limited edition of The Art of He-Man out this week.
We have some pictures of Dark Horse Comics gift to He-Man fans. He-Fans?
From their site: "In 1982, the world was introduced to He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. What followed was a cultural sensation that changed the landscape of children’s entertainment forever!"
The Art of He-Man itself has been out for a few months, but this limited set includes a collector’s edition of the book, a portfolio featuring an exclusive print by Gerald Parel...
...and a die-cut two-piece “castle greyskull” box, complete with drawbridge action.
The Art-of He-Man totally deserves the princely trappings.
For example, here's a section about animation cells and backgrounds.
Including this removable faux animation cell as a visual aid!
Never let it be said that He-Man and the Masters of the Universe didn't have a strong design sensibility.
Clearly illustrated by the book's wealth of art.
Here's the regular version of The Art of He-Man (back left), compared to the limited set.
Skeletor tries.
Oh my god, does he try.
Tries to fight He-Man in space, apparently.
Look at the definition (on those fur briefs.)
And presumably unproduced accessories. What the heck is he holding?
I dunno, this skeleton head guy seems kind of ... sketchy.
No joke here. Looking at storyboards is always just super interesting.
She-Ra's in here too!
Nice shades.
Geography!
Here's the regular Art of He-Man next to the limited edition's slipcase, again.
And the back cover. It's the back of the post, after all!