The Michael Moorcock Library: Elric: The Making of a Sorcerer

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Witness the birth of a legend as the untold origin story of Elric and his epic ascension to the throne of Melnibone is finally revealed!

Written by acclaimed science-fiction/fantasy icon Michael Moorcock and illustrated by comics legend Walter Simonson.

Taking place immediately before the opening of the novel Elric of Melnibone. This stunning epic saga reveals the untold origin story of the classic sword-and-sorcery character Elric and his transformation from a spoilt, arrogant youth to the future legendary Prince of Melnibone!

The saga follows Elric on a voyage of discovery through dream quests to the dragon caves of Imrryr, and to realms undreamed of by man where Elric must battle with giants and make peace with the leaders of otherwordly kingdoms, all the while fighting off the evil intentions of his bitter eternal rival for the throne, his cousin Yyrkoon!

Witness the literal making of a sorcerer as Elric learns not only the ways of the warrior, but also how to protect his homeland with the power of his mighty magic and that of his sword STORMBRINGER.

Featuring truly extraordinary artwork from one of the true masters of comics and with a script written by Michael Moorcock himself, this epic saga rates as one of the finest books in the whole Michael Moorcock Library to date.