The Manticore is a lion-like creature that appears in various versions of the MOTU franchise.
Dragon's Gift[]
In the minicomic Dragon's Gift, the Manticore is guarding Skytree. Its tail seemingly has a poison stinger. He-Man defeats the Manticore by grabbing it by the tail and throwing it.
Orko's Favorite Uncle[]
In the Filmation version of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, the Manticore in The Dragon's Gift is replaced by Tullamore. However, a Manticore appears in Orko's Favorite Uncle when Tauron's summoning spell traps Adam, Cringer and Orko in its cave. Thankfully, Adam manages to turn into He-Man and knocks the Manticore out by throwing it into a wall, then punches his way out of its cave and blocks the entrance with a boulder before the Manticore can follow them.
Reason and Blood[]
- Main article: Manticore (Revelation)
At least one Manticore was brutally attacked and turned inside out by Savage He-Man.
Challenge of Jitsu[]
The Manticore is just the latest in a string of unprovoked attacks by Jitsu so that he can prove his might to himself.