Michael Moorcock's Elric Vol. 1: The Ruby Throne

Elric Vol. 1: is the stunning first instalment of the new comic adaptation of the classic Elric of Melniboné novels by award-winning author Michael Moorcock. Elric, the albino emperor, has ruled Melniboné for millennia – a feat made possible through magic and various herbs that serve to strengthen and prolong his life. However, Elric’s empire is crumbling before him and now his envious cousin and prince of Melniboné, Yyrkoon, plots to claim the Ruby Throne for himself. Yet when Elric’s people come under the threat of a pirate attack, Elric believes that he can once again restore his authority and regain their faith by defeating the pirates. However, the true cost of this task will force him to reveal his allegiance to the dark Arioch, the most dominant of the Lords of Chaos… Elric Vol. 1: The Ruby Throne is a superb mix of high and dark fantasy that will satisfy fans of the original novels by Michael Moorcock.

Author Biography

Comic book writer, game author and journalist Julien Blondel worked as a radio host for 14 years before becoming a DJ. In 1994, he abandoned the electronica scene for a career in writing. Since then he’s written numerous successful screenplays, comics and short stories. Jean-Luc Cano is an author and director for television, film and video games. He wrote the original story for the hit game Life Is Strange.