Elric: The Vanishing Tower #5 (1988) - First Comics - VF

Elric: The Vanishing Tower #5 (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 like the ultimate goth anti-hero, perpetually brooding and wielding a sword with a serious case of the munchies for souls. It's not a happy-go-lucky fantasy; more like a "Game of Thrones" directed by Tim Burton.

Issue Description:

This is issue #5 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, wielding Stormbringer against multiple figures with long, flowing orange hair who appear to be emerging from the ground or some otherworldly dimension. 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 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: 5 of 6

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

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