From Hero To Pet Owner—13 Funny Illustrations Of He-Man's Everyday Life With Battle Cat

The daily struggles of He-Man and his mischievous Battle Cat.

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• Published in Comics
• September 25, 2024

We are all familiar with the legendary He-Man and his epic battles to save Eternia. But what does his life look like when he's not engaged in heroic adventures?

What does the mighty warrior do when he's not battling Skeletor or defending the realm? Those questions have bothered many.

And finally, an imaginative artist has answered that question in a fun and down-to-earth way, reimagining He-Man’s daily life beyond the battlefield. Artist Ed Harrington takes a creative spin on He-Man's world by focusing on something all too relatable; pet ownership.

But this isn’t just any pet; it’s Battle Cat, his fierce companion, reimagined as an ordinary house cat. In this whimsical depiction, we see He-Man dealing with all the common challenges that come with having a pet.

From vet visits to torn-up furniture and litter box duty, Harrington showcases the humorous side of He-Man’s life that mirrors the experiences of everyday pet owners. This playful reimagining offers a new perspective on He-Man, making even the most heroic figures relatable.

If you're curious to see more of the fun scenarios He-Man faces while managing the antics of his mischievous Battle Cat, scroll down and enjoy a good laugh at the lighter side of his epic life.

That beef yesterday was a mistake

"Laser, my favorite"

The artist shared the inspiration behind his portrayal of He-Man and Battle Cat’s daily lives. “I like to draw the mundane daily lives of characters from popular culture.

I find it humorous how someone like He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe, still has to scoop the litterbox when he gets home from defeating Skeletor. Not only is it funny, it shows just how ‘ordinary’ the lives of these extraordinary characters can be.”

"I just want to keep you company"

Coffee is unhealthy anyway

When asked whether his reimagining of the situations between He-Man and Battle Cat was simply an imagination of their relationship or inspired by his own experiences with pets, Ed responded: “Definitely relying on my own experiences. I've had cats most of my life, and my wife and I keep taking in strays so our house is currently overrun with them!”

"Don't even ask"

Taming the beast

We were curious about how Harrington manages to balance humor and nostalgia when reimagining iconic characters like He-Man. He explained that his goal is to approach the characters with respect while adding a playful twist, knowing that fans who appreciate both the original and a bit of lightheartedness will enjoy the fresh perspective.

Ed said, “I tend to only draw things from my childhood that I was (and still am) a fan of, so I am never really worried about crossing a line. I am trying to just keep everything in good fun - nothing too gross, crass or vulgar.

These characters are also important to me too.”

Yep, that's real life

"Never mind, I'll worry about it later, now it's my chill time"

 “I just draw what I find humorous. If an idea or joke has been done before, there is no humor in that because people have already seen it and there is no ‘surprise.’

The only way to stay funny is to stay fresh and unique,” added Ed.

Going on vacation

For better or for worse, always together

Doing some serious stuff

We all know what a pleasure this is

Catnapping together

In reimagining He-Man’s life with humor and a down-to-earth twist, Ed Harrington blends nostalgia with relatable pet-owner experiences. His playful take shows that even legendary heroes face everyday challenges.

Through this creative lens, Harrington captures the essence of beloved characters while offering fans a fresh, humorous perspective on their iconic adventures.

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