Cover by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert. "Welcome to the domain of Dr. Jest". Part 2 of 6. Story by Roy Thomas, adapting the novel Elric of Melnibone by Michael Moorcock. Art by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert.
Chief interrogator Dr. Jest gains information on an impending surprise attack on Melnibone by the Young Kingdoms of the south, allowing it to be expelled by Elric and his war force. The downside is that Elric is left extremely weakened, vulnerable, and alone with his sworn enemy Yyrkoon.
32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.
Cover by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert. "Untitled". Part 3 of 6. Story by Roy Thomas, adapting the novel Elric of Melnibone by Michael Moorcock. Art by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert.
An attempt by Yyrkoon to drown Elric at sea fails, leading Elric to take revenge. When Yyrkoon uses sorcery to escape, taking Cymoril with him, Elric is forced to swear service to the chaos lord Arioch for the power and information needed to get them back.
32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.
Cover by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert. "The ship which sails over land and sea". Part 4 of 6. Story by Roy Thomas, adapting the novel Elric of Melnibone by Michael Moorcock. Art by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert.
Deals with chaos gods give Elric the power to track down Yyrkoon. He is able to win the battle, but Yyrkoon escapes through the Shade Gate, leaving Cymoril ill in the grips of a spell only he can break. All or which sends Elric into a murderous rage.
32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.
First Comics Graphic Novel #6 - 1st printing. Based on the story by Michael Moorcock. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by P.Craig Russel and Michael T. Gilbert. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Lower grade.
# 87/1200.
This hardcover is signed by Michael T. Gilbert, George Freeman, P.Craig Russell, and Roy Thomas.
Elric is the last emperor of the stagnating island civilization of Melniboné. Physically weak, the anemic Elric must use drugs (special herbs) to maintain his health and vitality. From childhood, he read freely in the immense royal library and learned of the world outside the Dreaming Isle. Perhaps due to this in-depth study, unlike other members of his race, Elric has a conscience. He witnesses the decadence of his culture, which once ruled the known world, and worries about the rise of the Young Kingdoms populated by humans (Melnibonéans consider themselves separate from humanity), along with the threat they pose to his empire. Because of Elric's introspective self-loathing and hatred of Melnibonéan traditions, his subjects find him odd and unfathomable. However, his cousin Yyrkoon (next in the line of succession, as Elric has no heirs) interprets this behaviour as weakness and plots Elric's death. Complicating matters is Yyrkoon's sister Cymoril, who is deeply in love with Elric; Yyrkoon covets her, and part of his plan for usurpation is to marry Cymoril himself.In addition to his skill with herbs, Elric is an accomplished sorcerer and summoner. As emperor of Melniboné, Elric is able to call for aid upon the traditional patron of the Melniboné emperors, Arioch, a Lord of Chaos and Duke of Hell. From the first story, Elric uses ancient pacts and agreements with not only Arioch, but various other beings—some gods, some demons—to help him accomplish his tasks.Elric's discovery of the sword Stormbringer serves as both his greatest asset and disadvantage. The sword confers upon Elric strength, health, and fighting prowess, allowing him to do away with his dependence on drugs, but it must be fed by the souls of intelligent beings.
One Life: Furnished in Early Moorcock - Written by Neil Gaiman (Original Prose Short Story) & P. Craig Russell (Adaptation). Art and Cover by P. Craig Russell.
Based on the short story "One Life" by Neil Gaiman, this tale features the stunning adaptation talents of P. Craig Russell! His name is Richard Grey. He is a twelve-year-old boy; awkward, unathletic, and the butt of every schoolboy prank and joke. In a word, Richard's life is...ordinary. But in the works of Michael Moorcock and the novels of Elric, Richard's life becomes fabulous! As Richard goes through the school year, his love and obsession for the Elric novels become the shield that protects and strengthens him as he suffers the humiliation of persecution by bullies and domination by adults and teachers who threaten to betray his innocent trust. Also included with this special comic is a 6-page prelude of the upcoming Elric Stormbringer series.
32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.
Cover pencils by Michael T. Gilbert, inks by George Freeman. The Sailor on the Seas of Fate: Part 2, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Michael T. Gilbert, inks by George Freeman;
Elric and the rest of the Sailors arrive at a mysterious island, and seek to face the sorcerers Agak and Gagak; But in order to defeat them, the Four who are One must overcome great challenges, and even risk their own individuality. Adapted from Michael Moorcock's The Sailor on the Seas of Fate.
36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.
Cover pencils by Michael T. Gilbert, inks by George Freeman. The Sailor on the Seas of Fate: Part 4, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Michael T. Gilbert, inks by George Freeman;
Elric arrives at a mysterious island and makes a new friend; Together, they try to go back to their own plane of existence. Adapted from Michael Moorcock's The Sailor on the Seas of Fate.
36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.
