The Michael Moorcock Library Vol. 2: Elric The Sailor on the Seas of Fate - MICHAEL MOORCOCK LIBRARY

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Marc Notes: This title features the second volume of the classic 1980's comic adaptation of the 'Elric of Melnibone' novels by Michael Moorcock! Forced to flee his city of Melnibone, Elric and his sorcerous blade, Stormbringer, journey to the edge of a black sea where he begins a voyage that will bring him face-to-face with all the champions time can summon - and more!. Biographical Note: Roy Thomasis an American comic book writer and editor who was Stan Lee's first successor as editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics. Along with Elric, he is also best known for his lengthy writing stints on"X-Men, Avengers," DC's All-Star Squadron and for introducing"Conan the Barbarian"to American comics, helping to launch a sword-and-sorcery trend in the field. He was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2011. P. Craig Russellis an American comic book writer, artist and illustrator, whose work has won multiple Harvey and Eisner Awards. He is best known for Killkraven, his Night Music anthology series and his collaborations with Neil Gaiman. Michael T. Gilbertis an American comic book artist and writer know for his range of contributions to the comic industry, including writing/drawing characters as diverse as Superman, Batman, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and Bart Simpson, as well as is contributions to Heavy Metal and his work on Legends of the Dark Knight."Review Quotes: Captures all the weird and terrible beauty of Moorcock's novels, andthe new edition is a perfect companion to Titan's other Elricofferings."- Ron Marz (Silver Surfer, Green Lantern) "A sweeping adventure, exquisitely adapted by some of comics toptalent - FA Comics "This spectacular, resplendently flamboyant adaptation is a deliciously elegant, savagely beautiful masterpiece of the genre effortlessly blending blistering action and gleaming adventure with the deep, darkly melancholic tone of the cynical, nihilistic, Cold-War mentality and era that spawned the original stories."- Comics Review "Fantasy of the highest order, with dragons, pirates and magic swords coming together into an incredibly epic and robust world"- Adventures In Poor Taste "Unforgettable action and intrigue...a must-read for any fans ofscience fiction, sorcery or sword-and-sorcery epics!"- ComicsBulletin "Richly deserves to be back in print...can t wait to return to thedreaming city!"- SFX "A terrific book."- Jeff Vaughn, Scoop "Magic swords, epic quests, and gods dallying in the lives of poorconfused mortals... such grand fun!"- Fanboy Comics "An ideal introduction to the character"- Flickering Myth "For any fan of Michael Moorcock s work, this is pretty much a must have."- Nerdly "Part horror, part adventure, and all imagination - it's a terrific work and highly recommended!"- Comic of the Day "Working together, these three creators made an adaptation that remains faithful to the original novel but never feels like a mere adaptation or retelling of the source material. They made Michael Moorcock s Elric of Melnibone novel into their great comic book."- Newsarama"

Contributor Bio:  Thomas, Roy Since 1965, Roy Thomas has been writing for movies, television, and especially comic books. With notable runs on Avengers, X-Men, Conan the Barbarian, Incredible Hulk, and Star Wars; he served as a Marvel editor from 1965-80 and editor-in-chief from 1972-74. He currently edits Alter Ego and writes two online Tarzan strips as well as the occasional comic book. He and his wife Dann live in South Carolina. Contributor Bio:  Russell, P Craig P. Craig Russell lives in Kent, Ohio, and has spent forty years producing graphic novels, comic books, and illustrations. He is well-known for his graphic novel adaptations of Neil Gaiman's Coraline and Sandman: The Dream Hunters, as well as his Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde series. His work ranges from such mainstream titles as Batman, Star Wars, and Conan to adaptations of classic operas and a Jungle Book series. He has won several Harvey and Eisner Awards.