Keldor
Keldor is a fictional character in the Masters of the Universe franchise, commonly presented as the birth name of Skeletor, the arch-enemy of He-Man. In many tellings, Keldor is a sorcerer and would-be usurper from the realm of Eternia who seeks to seize the throne and destroy his rivals. The origin story for Keldor varies across editions; in the most widely known version, his plot to overthrow King Randor ends in a caustic alchemical accident that disfigures his face and forces him to adopt the alias Skeletor, vowing to rule Eternia through dark magic.
As Skeletor, he becomes Eternia’s primary antagonist, often resident of Snake Mountain and leader of a cadre
Powers and abilities attributed to Keldor/Skeletor vary by continuity but commonly include substantial sorcery and magical
In the broader franchise, Keldor appears across toys, animated series, and comic book continuities, with interpretations