# The Michael Moorcock Library the Multiverse Vol.1 - Hardcover

by **Michael Moorcock** (Author), **Walt Simonson** (Illustrator), **John Ridgway** (Illustrator)

**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 Melnibone, 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 time-lines, 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 does battle 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, crimes involving Adolf Hitler.

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

**\-** Essential reading for all fans of the novels and those wishing to dip their toes into Moorcock's vivid fantasy world!

**\-** Perfect for fans of _Fables_, _Sandman_, _Elfquest_, and _A Game of Thrones_.

**\-** _Elric's_ antihero protagonist will also appeal to readers looking for an alternative to Tolkienesque Fantasy.

**\-** Thanks to the Marvel movies like _Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness_, _Spider Man No Way Home, Loki_, _Everything, Everywhere, All at Once_ the notion of the Multiverse has never been more popular or accessible. Now experience the concept through the unique imagination of Michael Moorcock, the master of alternative universes!

### Author Biography

Born in 1939 **Michael Moorcock** is an award-winning English writer of science fiction, literary fiction and fantasy as well as an editor and accomplished musician, having recorded with, among others, Hawkwind, Deep Fix and Blue Oyster Cult. Over his career Moorcock has created a literal pantheon of legendary characters, including Jerry Cornelius, Corum, and Erekosë while his most famous creation remains Elric of Melniboné, who first appeared in the novella The Dreaming City published in 1961. Elric has gone on to appear in at least 12 books, as well as scores of comics & roleplaying games and has also been the inspiration of several albums and songs. Moorcock's editorial career began at the age of 17 editing Tarzan Adventures, and in 1964 he became the editor of New Worlds magazine where he spearheaded a 'New Wave' in science fiction. Although Moorcock did not coin the word 'multiverse', he was, however, the first sf author to adopt it as a concept, coincidentally at the same time as David Deutsch. The Many-Worlds theory was first described in fiction by H.G.Wells. Moorcock first described his more complex Multiverse in his 1963 novel, _The Sundered Worlds._ His version of the Multiverse has become the standard adopted in science fiction and fantasy as well as by certain physicists and mathematicians.

**Walt Simonson** Born in 1946. Walt 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.  

**John Ridgway** Born 4 May 1940. John 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** 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.

**Number of Pages:** 160

**Dimensions:** 0.7 x 10.2 x 7 IN

**Publication Date:** December 12, 2023

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