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.
Elvira is enmeshed in a network programmer's mad scheme, too insane to work...or is it, when the network programmer is Count Dracula and his moron servants are the animated duo Renfield and Stimpfield. It's by Kurt Busiek, Neil Vokes and Louis Lachance. In the back-up, Elvira chances upon a boys' club that's full of worse than billionaires: it's full of vampires. She wants to escape them...but they're so cute. "Killer Cherubs" is by Richard Howell and Jim Mooney. B&W,
32 pg. Cover price $2.50.
A movie critic goes ape over Elvira...really! Go wild with Elvira! By Frank Strom, Tom Simonton, Louis Lachance, Jim Mooney and Art Viscardi.
B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.
Batman has Robin. Even Barney has Baby Bop. Kid sidekicks are a time-tested tradition, so won't it work for Elvira? Not when the kid is the scheming little Suspira, and wants to oust the Mistress of the Dark from her own TV show in "Little Miss Marketing Ploy!" Plus: a back-up! By Frank Strom, Tim Simonton, Art Viscardi, John Heebink and Frank Springer.
B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.
There are programming executives who simply love Elvira--and they come from all over. Some of them even come from outer space! Squidmen invade station K-WHA? and want to convert it to an extravaganza of all-Elvira programming! So what's the problem? Well, it has to do with what they want in return for our star-struck Mistress of the Dark. Tune in for "Invasion of the Astro-Execs!" Plus: a back-up! By Frank Strom, Tom Simonton, Louis Lachance, Richard Howell, Dave Cockrum and Ricardo Villagran.
B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.
Elvira's always been fond of public display--so when she's asked to make a professional public appearance, she's there with bells on! Unfortunately, one of the fans has a question which will challenge the expertise of the Mistress of the Dark. Will Elvira be forced to eat crow? Find out in "There's One Born Every Minute!" Also, a new backup feature begins with this issue, as Elvira is summoned to compete for a great new hosting job...and discovers seven other, very familiar contenders for the same job. Who will get it? Why, the host that survives the night, in "The Host Dangerous Game!" By Frank Strom, Tom Simonton, Louis Lachance, Richard Howell, John Heebink and Stan Shaw.
B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.
Elvira's been blamed for many things (and done lots of 'em!), but could her TV show be responsible for flash-frying the brain of a fan?! His mother thinks so, and takes the Mistress of the Dark to court! It's Elvira versus Petty Masonry in "Witless for the Prosecution!" Also, the captive TV hosts attempt to escape from Chaffe's island in Part Two of "The Host Dangerous Game!" By Frank Strom, Tom Simonton, Dan Schaefer, Richard Howell, John Heebink and Stan Shaw.
B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.
Elvira loves gifts, but when a pal brings her back a Gyonsi (a Chinese hopping vampire), she's less than thrilled--especially when the vampire comes to life, wreaking havoc across Chinatown! Can Elvira stop this bouncing menace? Find out in "Something Wicked This Way Hops!" Also: two murders and a mysterious disappearance deplete the TV host pool in Part Three of "The Host Dangerous Game!" By Frank Strom, Tom Simonton, Louis Lachance, Richard Howell, John Heebink and Stan Shaw.
B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.
Elvira hates being hooted at, so when a trio of wrestlers leer and jeer at her, it's only natural that she takes her grudge to the squared circle! That's right, Elvira meets big-time wrestling...but will she survive a match against a wrestling werewolf?!! Find out in "Down for the Count!" Also: Part Four of "The Host Dangerous Game!" By Frank Strom, Tom Simonton, Dan Schaefer, Richard Howell and John Heebink.
B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.
Elvira's TV interview of best-selling compulsive novelist Steven Sting reveals more than she thought; that Sting's compelled to write because of his overactive muse...and that he's got writer's block because his muse has been kidnapped. Elvira must try to rescue the muse from Sting's jealous rival Anne Spice...before she steals all his ideas. No kidding. It's all in "An Eye for an Eye, A Muse for a Muse," by Frank Strom, Tom Simonton and Louis Lachance. Also, in the back-up, Elvira's quest to help her pals Teen Frankenstein, Teen Werewolf and Teen Dracula leads her to infiltrate the empire of media mogul Ted Turnip in "Back to the Bloodbank, Part Two," the new serial by Lou Mougin, Dave Cockrum and Jim Mooney.
B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.
"Curse & Tell Part 2: Charmed I'm Sure" Written By Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Neil Vokes. Inks by Louis Lachance. "Exeter Only Chapter 3: House Party"
Written by Joe Duffy. Illustrated by Dan Spiegle.
Cover price $2.50.
"Over-Exposed" Written by Kurt Busiek and Richard Howell. Pencils by Dave Cockrum. Inks by Ricardo Villagran. "Death Takes A Honeymoon"
Written by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Tom Simonton. Inks by Art Viscardi.
Cover price $2.50.
Christmas Special "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow...or Get Cable." Written by By Paul Dini and Richard Howell. Art by Jim Webb. Inks by Bill Anderson. Special sequence art by Lea Hernandez. Additional inks by Mark Evanier and Richard Howell. "Child's Christmas (With Whales)" Written and penciled by Richard Howell. Inks by Steve Leialoha.
Cover price $2.95.
A thrilling miniseries by Joe Kelly (text) & Ted McKeever (art and covers) melds six heroes into one machine- based super-hero: Enginehead!
The action goes down in Irontown, as Enginehead is created from a handful of DC heroes, Professor Emil Hamilton, Automan, Rosie the Riveter, among them. But what noble purpose will Enginehead serve? And how will this mechanical beast interact with the rest of the DCU?
Complete set of 6 comics.
Cover by John Bolton, art by David Lloyd.
On an outing the Espers accidentally incur the wrath of Mafia chieftain Benito Giovanetti. Linda's father is discovered dead but the Espers decide to free the other hostages held by the terrorists. Ian McVicar is kidnapped by the Inner Circle.
