He-Man: The Eternity War, Vol. 2

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Collected Editions) #7

by Dan Abnett

The war for Eternia reaches its epic conclusion!

The Eternity War seems all but over. Hordak has seized the full powers of Grayskull—now, nowhere in the universe is safe from his wrath. Only He-Man has the ability to stop him...but He-Man is no more. King Adam surrendered his power to save his people, and now the armies of Eternia march on a hopeless quest to battle a near-omnipotent opponent.

But elsewhere on Eternia, a strange partnership has formed between Adam’s sister, She-Ra, and his greatest enemy, Skeletor. Skeletor has a plan to turn Hordak’s own powers against him and free the universe from the threat of the Evil Horde.

But Skeletor is not known for his kind heart and generosity. If he has a plan to bring down Hordak, will it only serve to make Skeletor an even deadlier threat than Hordak ever was? And if He-Man is truly gone, who will be able to stand up to Skeletor when he is the ultimate power in the universe?

Writer Dan Abnett (EARTH 2: SOCIETY, AQUAMAN) and artist Pop Mhan (DC UNIVERSE VS. THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE), along with He-Man’s Head Writer Rob David, turn the world of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe on its ear. Collects issues #7-15.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Dc Comics, Science Fiction, Comics Manga, Superheroes

208 pages, Paperback

First published April 19, 2016

Reviews

[Michael Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think the story fell victim to it's own epic intentions. Three major villains defeated, dozens of planets and races destroyed, time loops, double crosses, triple crosses, and a probable semi-reboot (again) to end things. Many classic characters are killed off, leaving an uncertainty to where the story can go from here. I've been a fan of these characters for over 30 years and I appreciate the renewed effort into the MOTU mythology, so please just stop killing them all!!

[Roland Baldwin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This just keeps adding and adding to what was a convoluted volume 1. This volume is a Grant Morrison level of dense which is really not at all suitable for this franchise.
It’s a great read but requires a ridiculous amount of focus. There are some really great moments and unexpected twists and turns. It’s visually stunning and pays homage to each era of the characters beautifully.
Just don’t have too much going on around you or you will get lost. The payoff is great and this wraps everything up splendidly and the final pages did bring a tear to my eye as I truly love these characters. Despite my critiques I still loved it as I have loved these characters since the 80s.
They ‘have the power so can you!’

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume had several plot twists that I didn't see coming. The plot was pretty complicated with a lot going on at once, time travel, dream sequences etc. It risked being hard to follow, but I thought they did a great job of having it all make sense. As much sense as you would expect from a comic book any way.

[Philmore Olazo · Rating 5 out of 5]

The conclusion to everything that we have been seeing from the beginning of the series. The question of who we are and what is our role in life. Adding to that, the question of destiny over will.

Amongst all other characters we know how special Adam and Skeletor are, the only two beings capable of breaking destiny.

Adam struggles in his new position of power as the king of Eternia and of the Snake Men. Skeletor confronts his past and wants to create a new universe in his image.

Teela serves her role as the guide of both Adam and Adora in the war against the horde, Man at Arms comes back in a really cool way and the snake men learn how better of a ruler Adam is compared to King Hsss.

Speaking of, the purpose of Hsss himself is to let Adam know who he is and what he should be, even if that was not his intention.

It is a magnificent conclusion to a magnificent series, it does leave just two things hanging. Where they able to return Orko to normal? Could they return Queen Marlena to Eternia?

Other than that, it is sad that this was not chosen to be adapted into an animated series. It truly would have been money better spent that what we sadly got.

[David Chanza Tellez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Se acaba la historia y el final parece un poco apresurado donde pasan demasiadas cosas y a veces no sabes muy bien por qué. Estos dos últimos tomos me han dado la sensación de estirar un poco el chicle de algo que estaba molando, pero al final buena sensación en esta nueva entrega de los Masters del Universo.

[Erik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leave it to Dan Abnett to make an engrossing and epic story out of an 80s cartoon made to sell a toy line. This has everything a MOTU fan could want. Excellent art that leaps off the pages and intriguing character arcs packed with action. I loved this series

[Kieron Kitchen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Volume 2 for me is not as good as Volume 1. Really loved vol1 and was looking forward to vol2 alot maybe too much? There's some stuff that's very good but there's also bits that are not good and bring the whole story down

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic conclusion to this story. It hit all the right notes. I couldn't put it down...it had some great twists and surprises that kept me wanting MORE. Highly recommend...I thought this was very satisfying. But also...I want more.

[Todd Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this...

This was a worthy...ending? Beginning? Continuation of fans of the 80’s show...

Nicely matured for us that remember and still wait for the reboot...

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this to have a little better storytelling and character development than the first in this series...but you'll have to read the first to get the exposition.

[Travis James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely awesome!

Wonderful!!!!! Five *****'s!!!!!! Cannot say enough great things about this graphic novel!! This is how the original MOTU should always have been!!!!!

[Trevor Kidd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sometimes confusing, but a fun end to an epic sized storyline

[Josema · Rating 3 out of 5]

Y cerramos esta nueva trama con muchos cambios en la historia de Eternia y sus defensores. Muy interesante ver como están relacionados los Master

[Joseph E. Vega]

Still has the power!

Loved the facet that this story took what we know and loved and expanded on it with a great story and deeper character development. Can't wait to read more.

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full of plot and right from the beginning, unbridled heroics, three-dimensional characters, awesome art and epic events from the start! :D

[Peekablue · Rating 3 out of 5]

The series, as a whole, was pretty good. Anyway, it was good to revisit a favorite from my childhood. I had hoped to see a few more characters from PoP but I understand why they couldn't be included. This book, in particular, was difficult to follow. There was a lot going on. Characters I thought were dead come back to life on top of everything else. Hopefully, they will continue with another series or one for each twin but it doesn't look like that's going to happen anytime soon. Their storylines were left open, so it's possible.

[Barry · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's been a while since I read the individual issues. The art is generally good and looks how I imagine Eternia to be. There is a huge story arc which seemingly goes from 10 to 1,000,0000 in a page. I know it's Masters of the Universe but I can't help thinking the story would be better if it was a little more localised and less monumental. I found myself mentally hand-waving a bunch of stuff. It was okay and I read all the issues but now I'm thinking it's largely forgettable...

[Bruce M · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love the art in this series, but I absolutely hate the story and characterizations presented. Each issue is more disappointing than the last. But when you own almost every other North American MotU comic... you just stick with 'em and hope they turn around eventually.

[Brian Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Plenty of action, twists, and the story felt big enough to be world changing. The artwork is superb as well. Was pleasantly surprised.

[Derek Newman-Stille · Rating 5 out of 5]

Volume 2 of the Eternity War brings the universe close to destruction as foe turns friend turns foe again. This is a battle of enemies and of enemies within, as much of an internal conflict as it is an external one.

Eternia is the nexus of the universe and Castle Grayskull has the power to determine the fate of the goddess and the fate of the universe as a result. The goddess is being pushed into her final form as a goddess of destruction as Hordak and then Skeletor take power over Greyskull and Prince Adam has to fight himself and find himself in that battle in order to bring balance back to the universe.

This volume of the Eternity War continues the first volume's questioning of power, exploring the danger of centralized authority. It is a tale of the democratization of power, allowing a spread of power to others instead of a hoarding of power in one place and under one person's control.