CATALOG RECORD

DC Comics Presents #47

DC · Series began 1978 · July 1982

first appearance of He-Man, Skeletor, Teela and others

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WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

He-Man (Prince Adam, Masters of the Universe) — featured, first appearance
Skeletor (no secret identity, Masters of the Universe) — antagonist, first appearance
Teela (Masters of the Universe) — first appearance
Beast Man (no secret identity, Masters of the Universe) — antagonist, first appearance
Man-at-Arms (no secret identity, Masters of the Universe) — first appearance
Battle Cat (Cringer, Masters of the Universe) — first appearance
The Sorceress (Teela Na, Masters of the Universe) — first appearance

Dates

Cover date: July 1982
On sale: March 16, 1982
Pages: 36

Editions and covers (2)

Copies of #47 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Direct edition

Direct

No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.
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Newsstand edition

Newsstand

A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.

Barcode 0709893121607
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Creators

pencils: Ross Andru, Curt Swan, José Delboinks: Frank Giacoia, Mike DeCarlo, John Calnanletters: Todd Klein, Gaspar Saladino, Ben Oda, Janice Chiangscript: Paul Kupperberg, Mike W. Barr, Bob Rozakiscolors: Gene D'Angelo, Tom Ziukoediting: Dave Manak, Julius Schwartz

Stories

From Eternia -- with Death! · 17 pages
Skeletor attempts to force entry to Castle Grayskull. The energy discharge causes a storm that breaches dimensions, pulling Superman from Earth to Eternia. After a brief struggle with Skeletor, Superman teams up with He-Man to stop the villain.
Whatever Happened to Sandy, the Golden Boy? · 8 pages
The Sandman tracks down Sandy, who is being held captive by the Shatterer, Sandy's former doctor.

Characters

Clark KentSupermanWesley DoddsThe SandmanPrince AdamHe-ManSkeletorTeelaSandy HawkinsBeast ManCringerTeela NaMan-at-ArmsBattle CatThe SorceressSandy the Golden BoyZoarJosh CoyleThe ShattererDr. Price

Reprinted in

Showcase Presents: DC Comics Presents: The Superman Team-Ups (2009), DC Universe vs. the Masters of the Universe (2014), He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Omnibus (2019)