Elric

Creation & Design

Elric was created by Michael Moorcock in the 1960s as part of the Eternal Champion series, representing a tragic hero with a complex moral compass.

Early Years

Elric's early years were marked by his struggles with his own nature, the burden of his heritage, and the weight of his destiny as the last emperor of Melnibone.

Character Development

Throughout his adventures, Elric evolves from a reluctant ruler to a tragic hero, embodying the themes of power, sacrifice, and the struggle against fate.

Cultural Reception

Elric has been critically acclaimed for its complex character and philosophical themes, influencing the fantasy genre significantly.

Character Details

Real Name:
Elric
Aliases:
The Last Emperor of Melnibone, The White Wolf
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Lords of Chaos, The Eternal Champion
Abilities:
Sorcery, Swordsmanship, Alchemy
Equipment:
Stormbringer (sword), Various magical artifacts
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
white

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1st cameo appearance of Kulan Gath, an ancient sorceror

1st appearance of Elric, a sorcerer and the 428th Emperor of Melnibone

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1st full appearance of Kulan Gath

2nd appearance of Elric

Windy City Publications ⋅ 1973

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First solo title one-shot featuring Elric

2nd Print ⋅ Windy City Publications ⋅ 1973

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Variant second printing cover art by John Adkins Richardson

Limited Edition includes a 6-page prologue

Back cover art by John Byrne

Variant ⋅ Windy City Publications ⋅ 1973

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Variant white cover edition

Pacific Comics ⋅ 1983

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Premiere issue of the six-part extended adaptation of Michael Moorcock's Elric Saga

1:10 ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2012

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Variant virgin cover art by Francesco Mattina

1:10 ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2012

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Variant virgin cover art by Francesco Mattina

1:10 ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2012

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Variant virgin cover art by Francesco Mattina

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Variant cover art by Robin Recht

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Cover art by Gary Palma

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Variant cover art by Mike Mignola

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