He-Man and Skeletor, the original Ambiguously Gay Duo. Complete with a resplendent blond page boy haircut and rippling muscles that would put Arnold Schwarzenegger to shame, He-Man was an icon of mid-1980s cartoon television. Unlike many other superheroes, whose humble origins are frequently a key point in their characterization, He-Man is actually a prince named Adam, who accesses his powers by brandishing a sword and invoking the name of Greyskull. Originally designed as an action figure line meant to capitalize on the success of Star Wars, He-Man (and its spinoff, She-Ra) captured the minds of kids everywhere, and have been seen in a number of different types of media over the past thirty years. It's easy to make fun of him now, with the S+M costume and everything that goes along with it, but he is nonetheless a beloved superhero who shouldn't be overlooked.
Audrey Fox is an ex-film student, which means that she prefers to spend her days in the dark, watching movies and pondering the director's use of diegetic sound. She currently works as an entertainment writer, joyfully rambling about all things film and television related. Add her on Twitter at @audonamission and check out her film blog at 1001moviesandbeyond.com.
