Review by C.J. Bunce
In the realm of classic 1980s cartoons, is there a more iconic villain you love to hate than Skeletor from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe? Sure–he’s evil. He’s a schemer. He’s diabolical. He’s completely untrustworthy. So who better to go to to seek advice? Admit it: you’ve asked the question before: What would Skeletor do? At last you can find out, as Universe Publishing is releasing the ultimate how-to guide this summer and it’s available for pre-order now here at Amazon. What Would Skeletor Do? Diabolical Ways to Master the Universe is your excuse to throw caution to the wind, and maybe change your destiny.
Need a new mantra? Tired of being a good guy? From advice on handling Families and Frenemies to Unwanted Houseguests, this book has it all, combining images from the television series with cleverly written advice from master in-the-know Skeletor (ghost written by Robb Pearlman and designed by Lynne Yeamans). Love (and other evils), working on your career, and knowing what to do with your down time–whatever area of your life you’re having problems with, Skeletor can help.
Beginning with a disclaimer from Mr. Pearlman, followed by a harassing, heckling foreword by Skeletor himself just daring readers to emulate his magnificence, from there you’re on your own. For those more level-headed readers, you may find several laugh-out-loud moments along the way. Then again, like they say, the truth hurts and many a true word is spoken in jest. With sage (more coriander) life advice, you may just decide to follow Skeletor’s lead (or not). Start a rumor? Maybe. Cast a spell? Why not. Make overdramatic pronouncements about the quality of services provided at local businesses? Bingo. His best observation? Probably “Nobody is worth going to Jared for.” But his business wisdom is tried and true: “Always move your face as close as possible to the speaker during a conference call.”
