The Michael Moorcock Library The Multiverse Vol. 1

Name: The Michael Moorcock Library The Multiverse Vol. 1
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The Michael Moorcock Library The Multiverse Vol. 1 collects the first six issues of Moorcock's epic 12-issue series, uniting diverse heroes from the Eternal Champion saga in a quest to stop the villainous Silverskin from destroying the multiverse. The graphic novel features three intertwined storylines set across different eras and locations: Moonbeams and Roses, where Jack Karaquazian faces a meta-universal game of chance; The Metatemporal Detective, following Sir Seaton Begg solving crimes linked to Adolf Hitler in the interwar period; and Duke Elric, depicting Elric of Melnibone's magical journey in 1000AD. Illustrated by Walt Simonson, John Ridgeway, and Mark Reeve, this volume melds fantasy, mystery, and adventure in a sweeping centuries-spanning narrative.
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This volume is ideal for fans of fantasy and graphic novels who enjoy complex, multi-layered stories with rich characters and a blend of historical and fantastical elements. Readers familiar with Moorcock’s Eternal Champion series will find this a compelling expansion, while newcomers may appreciate the unique storytelling and acclaimed artwork.

The first graphic novel in this ground-breaking series written by the legendary Michael Moorcock and illustrated by one of the true masters of the comic arts, Walt Simonson.

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The first graphic novel in this ground-breaking series written by the legendary Michael Moorcock and illustrated by one of the true masters of the comic arts, Walt Simonson.

Collecting the first six issues of the Multiverse series, the story sees diverse heroes from Moorcock's sprawling Eternal Champion series united in a common quest to stop the criminal mastermind Silverskin from destroying the multiverse.

Multiverse is Moorcock's epic 12-issue series combining three unique and separate storylines from the Eternal Champion novels into one centuries-spanning epic story that unites Elric of Melniboné, Sir Seaton Begg, Silverskin, Sam Oakenhurst, and Rose Von Beck in an adventure told across thousands of years of time.

With one of three artists illustrating each story: Walt Simonson on Moonbeams and Roses, John Ridgeway on Duke Elric, and Mark Reeve on The Metatemporal Detective. Set across three unique locations and timelines, the three story arcs follow the mutual search for the enigmatic underworld crime lord, Silverskin, concluding with the convergence of the three plots.

In Moonbeams and Roses, hero Jack Karaquazian battles in a meta-universal game of chance with leading characters from the Moorcock universe, including Moorcock and Simonson themselves.

While in The Metatemporal Detective, ace detective Sir Seaton Begg and his companion Dr. Taffy Sinclair investigate a series of seemingly unrelated crimes in the period between world wars, with crimes involving Adolf Hitler.

Finally, in Duke Elric, the albino emperor himself is magically transported to the Middle East in 1000 AD and forced to embark on a quest to return home.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787740808

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Comics

Contributors:

By Walt Simonson
By John Ridgway

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels

About the Author

Michael Moorcock is 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.

Born in 1946, Walt Simonson is an American comic book writer and artist best known for his four-year run on Marvel Comics' Thor, where he created fan favourite character Beta Ray Bill and for his creator owned series Star Slamers. He also worked on Marvel's X-Factor, The Fantastic Four as well as DC Comics' Detective Comics, Manhunter, Metal Men. During his long career, Walter has worked for every major comic book publisher from Dark Horse to Image and IDW. He also drew the legendary Alien comic adaptation. And since winning the 1973 Outstanding New Talent has gone on to win numerous awards culminating in the 2022 Inkwell Award.

Born 4 May 1940, John Ridgway is an English comic book artist who began his long career drawing the legendary Commando War for DC Thompson before going on to work for 2000AD on Judge Dredd, Marvel and DC Comics. Best known for his work on Hellblazer starring fan-favourite character John Consatine and also on classic Doctor Who where he designed the look of Frobisher the Penguin, the Sixth Doctor's companion. He has also drawn The Incredible Hulk, and My Name is Chaos.

Mark Reeve is a renowned British illustrator, and cartoonist. Although mostly known as a storyboard artist, illustrator, animator, and political cartoonist (he was awarded the Gillray Cup by the Political Cartoon Society in 2004). Reeve has also sculptured caricature heads for the TV shows Spitting Image and Head Cases. His work on The Metatemporal Detective for DC Comic's Moorcock's Multiverse remains his only comic book to date.