Michael Moorcock's Elric 1-4 Boxed Set

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

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The boxed-set collection of the stunning comic adaptations of the classic Elric of Melnibone novels by Michael Moorcock! Including art cards featuring the cover art from the individual books.Elric of Melnibone is the tortured hero of Michael Moorcock's classics fantasy novels. His stories are brought to life in these exquisite graphic novel adaptations, collected together in this glorious boxed-set for the first time!Fans of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and high fantasy fiction will reap the thrills and spills of this epic quadrilogy!THE RUBY THRONEElric, the albino emperor, has ruled Melnibone for millennia - a feat made possible through magic and various herbs that serve to strengthen and prolong his life. However, Elric's empire is crumbling before him and now his envious cousin and prince of Melnibone, Yyrkoon, plots to claim the Ruby Throne for himself. Yet when Elric's people come under the threat of a pirate attack, Elric believes that he can once again restore his authority and regain their faith by defeating the pirates. However, the true cost of this task will force him to reveal his allegiance to the dark Arioch, the most dominant of the Lords of Chaos...STORMBRINGERWhen his people are mercilessly massacred, Elric, the albino former Emperor of the ancient island of Melnibone is cast out into the world. However, fate brings him into the possession of Stormbringer - the fabled, bloodthirsty demon-sword that will sustain him and dominate his destiny. THE WHITE WOLFA year has passed since Elric left Imrryr, his palace and his throne, leaving behind a heartbroken Cymoril. For a year he has walked the Young Kingdoms, under the distant gaze of his protector, Arioch. A year since he traded his skills as a wizard and fighter to the highest bidder, forging, in each battle, the legend of the albino warrior whose Black Sword terrifies the bravest of warriors. Today he is no longer Elric de Melnibone, the four hundred and twenty-eighth Emperor of the people of R'lin K'ren A'a. Today, the Young Kingdoms know him as the White Wolf.THE DREAMING CITYThe albino emperor, Elric of Melnibone, is exiled from his home and cursed to walk the land under the influence of the god of chaos, Arioch. With his sword Stormbringer, Elric must find his way through the unknown, unaware he is being sought by his long-lost love. But is she looking to re-kindle their love, or something far more sinister?

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2022-11-22
Mått219 x 296 x 53 mm
Vikt142 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor256
FörlagTitan Books Ltd
ISBN9781787738546

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Comic book writer, game author and journalist Julien Blondel worked as a radio host for 14 years before becoming a DJ.In 1994, he abandoned the electronica scene for a career in writing. Since then he's written numerous successful screenplays, comics and short stories. Jean-Luc Cano is an author and director for television, film and video games. He wrote the original story for the hit game Life Is Strange. Robin Recht has illustrated DmC: Devil May Cry, dark romance series Totendom, and the Julius trilogy, a prequel series to the Third Testament series, coming soon from Titan Comics.

"Each page is gripping and packed with detail. 5 out of 5" - Pop Mythology"So rich and seeping with attention to detail ... all of these dark threads weave together this beautifully crafted tale" - Flickering Myth"This is the Elric adaptation I've been hoping to see for some time now. 5 out of 5!" - Comic Spectrum"The finest Moorcock adaptation" - Paradox Comics Group"Magnificent is pretty much the only word I can use for the artwork. From the costume art to the look of the city, the level of detail is stunning and really does Melinibone to life. 9/10" - The Cult Den"For fans of not only Game of Thrones but also the God of War games and even Lord of the Rings" - Pissed off Geek"The art in this book is as unique and memorable as Elric himself. 5 out of 5" - Kabooooom"Gorgeous artwork...[recalls] Moebius, Dune and even a dash of Blade Runner. 4 out of 5" - Comic Bastards"Beautifully illustrated, it's a terrific addition to the comic book incarnation of Elric" - Scoop"Elric has never looked, sounded and been better!" - Comics Trash "Gorgeous art.... a MUST-HAVE in anyone's collection!" - Comics Sinners"Nothing short of breath-taking" - Mass Movement"The art is gorgeous" - 8CN"The best graphic adaptation of the story" - Michael Moorcock"Captures the epic grandeur of Michael Moorcock's vision like nothing before!" - Ron Marz (Silver Surfer, Green Lantern)"Craig Russell's work on Michael Moorcock's character, Elric, has been illuminated by a haunted, decadent quality." - Walter Simonson"Every page is beautifully drawn" - Starburst Magazine"I loved it. Recommended." - SciFi World"tremendously dark and deeply engaging!" - Comics Review"Elric has never looked, sounded and been better!" - Comics Trash"From the colours and shadows to characters' movement and panel flow, the visual story that unfolds is the truly astounding one." - Infinite Comix"This adaptation in some ways surpasses the original work" - Fandom Post"Dark and angry yet beautiful and tragic, mixing light and shadow to tell the story" - Clandestine Critic"Beautifully Illustrated, It's A Terrific Addition To The Comic Book Incarnation Of Elric." - Scoop"If Titan Comics takes this series to the limit-adapting countless stories of Elric - I'd rather sit down with a stack of their books to read over and over than watching the Extended Versions of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit." - Sci Fi Monkeys