Elric: The Vanishing Tower #1 (1988) - First Comics - VF

Elric: The Vanishing Tower #1 (1988) - First Comics - VF

Series Description:

Elric: The Vanishing Tower is part of the larger Elric Saga, based on the novels by Michael Moorcock. It follows the albino sorcerer-emperor of Melniboné, Elric, and his sentient, soul-stealing sword, Stormbringer, as he navigates a world of chaos, gods, and epic battles. Elric is on a quest for revenge against the sorcerer Theleb K'aarna. It's not a happy-go-lucky fantasy; more like a "Game of Thrones" directed by Tim Burton.

It's like the ultimate goth anti-hero, perpetually brooding and wielding a sword with a serious case of the munchies for souls.

Issue Description:

This is the first issue of the "The Vanishing Tower" limited series, part of the broader Elric comic book adaptations.

Cover Description:

The cover features Elric, with his distinctive white hair and red eyes, in a dynamic pose with his sword Stormbringer. Behind him is a large, green and pink serpentine creature. The title "Michael Moorcock's Elric: the vanishing tower" is prominently displayed at the top. The creators, Roy Thomas and Jan Duursema, are credited at the bottom.

Key Issue: Not generally considered a key issue, but significant as the first issue of this limited series and for fans of the Elric Saga.

Bibliographic Details:

 * Product Type: First Comics Limited Series

 * Tags: Elric, Michael Moorcock, Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery

 * Published Year: 1988

 * Writer: Roy Thomas

 * Artist: Jan Duursema

 * Cover Artist: Jan Duursema

 * Publisher: First Comics

 * Item Condition: VF (Very Fine)

 * Series: Elric: The Vanishing Tower (Limited Series)

 * Issue Number: 1 of 6

Why Buy: For fans of Michael Moorcock's Elric saga, sword and sorcery fantasy, and the artwork of Jan Duursema. This is the first issue of a classic adaptation of a beloved fantasy series.

Disclaimer: I am not a professional comic grader. If a specific grade is assigned (e.g., F, VF, NM) it is an estimate based on criteria found at these sites:

https://comics.ha.com/tutorial/comics-grading.s?show=comicdefinitions

https://www.cgccomics.com/grading/grading-scale/