Who Is Skeletor? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Skeletor is a Mattel comic book character, the alter ego of Keldor, with over 443 comic issue appearances. A self proclaimed Overlord of Evil, is the sworn enemy of He-Man. Skeletor is the embodiment of evil. His own corruption is what turned him into his present form.

Who is Skeletor?

Origin Lord of Snake Mountain Skeletor hails from the dimension of Infinitia, He came to the planet Eternia when a great war in his dimension opened a gateway to Eternia. Creation First appeared in Masters of the Universe mini comic #1 . He was a concept created by Mark Taylor. Character Evolution Minicomics Skeletor was originally a demon from another dimension, where his species fought in a great war, he ended up on Eternia as the great war created a gateway to Eternia. Eventually he learns of the magic fires of Castle Grayskull that would give him ultimate power and rule the planet of Eternia. He finds that legends tell that the true king of Castle Grayskull will find the two halves of the Sword of Power and will claim his place as king of the castle and ruler of Eternia. After failing to trick the Warrior Goddess of Castle Grayskull ( Teela ) and He-Man he retreats with both halves of the sword banished into another dimension. Later many attempts are made to distract He-Man or defeat him.

Key facts

Skeletor is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "He-Man and the Power Sword". The character is published by Mattel. With 443 recorded issue appearances, Skeletor ranks among the most featured characters in comics.