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 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
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1st full appearance of Kulan Gath
2nd appearance of Elric
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First solo title one-shot featuring Elric
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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
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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
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Variant white cover edition
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Premiere issue of the six-part extended adaptation of Michael Moorcock's Elric Saga
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Premiere issue of the six-part extended adaptation of Michael Moorcock's Elric Saga
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Variant virgin cover art by Francesco Mattina
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Variant virgin cover art by Francesco Mattina
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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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