Witness the birth of a legend as the untold origin story of Elric and his epic ascension to the throne of Melniboné 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...

Witness the birth of a legend as the untold origin story of Elric and his epic ascension to the throne of Melniboné 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 Melniboné.

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 Melniboné!

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!