Elric: The Sleeping Sorceress #2 Cover Preview

COVER A: JAOUEN SALAUN

 

When thieves assail them, a red archer helps Elric and Moonglum escape the town. Regrouping over a campfire in the woods, Rackhir tells the travelers that the Empress of the Dawn needs their help. Elric has devoted his life to Chaos. He owes his existence to the black sword that sustains him. Yet with Theleb K'aarna's machinations endangering the Young Kingdoms, the Lords of Order need Elric to preserve the balance. Will Stormbringer allow Elric to aid the black sword's enemies? And will Elric's Ring Of Kings help Theleb K'aarna command the forces of Chaos?

Here's all the info from Titan Comics:  

 

ELRIC: THE SLEEPING SORCERESS #2

Writers: Julien Blondel & Jean-Luc Cano 

Artist: Valentin Sécher

Publisher: Titan Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages (Full Color)

Price: $4.99

Release Date: May 27, 2026 

With Stormbringer and Elric at odds in the middle of battle, the tides of war hinge on Elric’s ability to retain his sanity as he gives further in to the power of chaos. However, the sorcerer Theleb K’aarna plots to usurp Elric as the champion of chaos and steal the power of the mighty Arioch for himself. Will Elric be triumphant or will an army of chaos rain down upon the realm?

 

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COVER B: VALENTIN SÉCHER

 

COVER C: VALENTIN SÉCHER

COVER D: VALENTIN SÉCHER - B VIRGIN VARIANT

 

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Elric: The Sleeping Sorceress #1 Preview

 

COVER A: VALENTIN SECHER

Elric feels an absence where his heart should be. As he travels through the Young Kingdoms, he cannot forget his beloved Cymoril. Nor can he forget seeing a stately tower topple as Imrryr fell. While Cymoril returns to him in his dreams, his country of Melniboné is lost to him forever.

Elric recently braved a tower that appeared and disappeared throughout Queen Yishana's land. Now, he seeks Theleb K'aarna, the sorcerer who summoned the Singing Citadel. Will Elric's black sword Stormbringer drink Theleb K'aarna's soul? And can Elric find love again, and a new place he can call home?

Here's all the info from Titan Comics:

 

Elric: The Sleeping Sorceress #1

Writers: Julien Blondel, Jean-Luc Cano
Artist: Valentin Sécher
FC • 32pp • $4.99
On Sale April 29, 2026 

MICHAEL MOORCOCK’S EPIC ELRIC RETURNS!

Lavishly illustrated, this comic adaptation has been produced with the full endorsement of Michael Moorcock himself!

After love was taken from him, Elric of Melniboné is tasked with finding and aiding the Empress of the Dawn, though others also seek her out. An army plots to steal Elric’s Ring of Kings as well as the mighty Stormbringer all in order to create a new Champion of Chaos.

But with grief chipping away at his resolve, can Elric really subdue the deadly Stormbringer that claws at his mind—or will he succumb to his impulses and become Chaos incarnate?

 

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COVER B: NORM KONYU

 

COVER C: FLORENT MAUDOUX

  

COVER D: MAP CARD STOCK

  

FOIL COVER: VALENTIN SECHER

 

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Elric: The Balance Lost Vol 2 Preview

 

Last year at San Diego Comic-Con, I asked writer Jim Zub if Titan's decision to publish Conan was related to their long association with Michael Moorcock's comics. While he didn't know, Jim expressed interest in repeating history, and writing another Conan and Elric teamup. 

I'm working on a review for Hawkmoon, a graphic novel that adapts the beginning portion of Michael Moorcock's novel The Jewel in the Skull. And earlier this year, I picked up several of Titan's earlier Eternal Champion graphic novels at a comic shop. Hopefully, I review all those before this year ends! One thing is for certain: Michael Moorcock's heroes rock!

Here's all the info on this latest Eternal Champion volume:

 

THE MICHAEL MOORCOCK LIBRARY ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST VOL. 2

Author: Chris Roberson

Artist: Francesco Biagini

Publisher: Titan Comics

HC, 144 pages, FC, $29.99

ISBN: 9781787745186

On sale September 9, 2025

 

With the fate of the multiverse hanging in the balance,

Eternal Champions Elric, Corum and Dorian Hawkmoon unite with newcomer Eric Beck in a climatic batle to save very source of the great balance at the centre of the multiverse.

 

The concluding volume of the Elric: Balance Lost saga.

 

Their quest to the Lost Universe has revealed the shocking truth as to who the true architects behind the war between Law and Chaos are, and nothing could have prepared the four eternal champions for the shocking truth. Now they find themselves pitted together in an epic war of unimaginable scale between both sides for the very source of the Cosmic Balance leading to a climatic showdown between the original Eternal Champions and Eric Beck against his twin brother, the sinister Garrison Bow, and the immortal masterminds behind the cosmic war.

 

Written by New York Times Bestseller, Chris Roberson, this all-new adventure redefines the word ‘epic’. With a cast of hundreds and featuring all of Moorcock’s most famous characters, this saga, drawn by Italian artist, Francesco Biagini is a thrilling and powerful epic that brings Elric crashing into the 21st Century and beyond!

 

Collecting issues #7-12 of Elric: The Balance Lost.

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and Forbidden Planet for the UK. 

 

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For how this series began, see my preview of Elric: The Balance Lost Vol 1. 

 

For more on the Dorian Hawkmoon book, see my preview of Hawkmoon: The Black Jewel. 

 

Elric: The Balance Lost Vol 1 Preview

 

Finding the balance in your life can seem an impossible task. So how much more difficult is it to make a civilization work harmoniously? This beautifully told story evokes all the wonder of Michael Moorcock's magical prose. Chris Roberson and Francesco Biagini's comic tale speaks to what's going on in the world around us, and how we navigate the difficult decisions we must make each day. 

All hail, Prince without a kingdom! Welcome back, Elric of Melniboné!

Here's all the info from Titan Comics: 

 

THE MICHAEL MOORCOCK LIBRARY ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST VOL. 1

Author: Chris Roberson

Artist: Francesco Biagini

Publisher: Titan Comics

HC, 160 pages, FC, $29.99

ISBN: 9781787745179

On sale June 10, 2025

 

The very fate of the multiverse hangs in the balance, and only the combined might of the three Eternal Champions can save it.

 

For the first time ever, Elric, Corum and Dorian Hawkmoon must unite to save the cosmic balance between law and chaos.

 

When the delicate balance between the forces of Law and Chaos are by threatened by a powerful malevolence of unimaginable power, Michael Moorcock’s enduring Eternal Champions, Elric of Melniboné, Corum of the Scarlet Robe and Dorian Hamkmoon must unite and do battle to save the Multiverse. From their ancient realms to modern-day New Orleans and across the Moonbeam Roads in search for the Horn of Fate, a device that will open portals to other dimensions the heroes set forth. Added in their battle by a new Eternal Champion from present day Earth, the heroes embark on a quest to find weapons powerful enough to defeat Beelzebub and together they journey to the very physical heart of the Universe in search of Ko-O-Ko, the Lost Universe, on a mission to restore the balance before all is lost.

 

Written by New York Times Bestseller, Chris Roberson, this all-new adventure redefines the word ‘epic’. With a cast of hundreds and featuring all of Moorcock’s most famous characters, this saga, drawn by Italian artist, Francesco Biagini is a thrilling and powerful epic that brings Elric crashing into the 21st Century and beyond!

 

Collecting the first six issues of Elric: The Balance Lost and also the 10 page Free Comic Book Day prelude. 

 

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The Michael Moorcock Library Elric: The Balance Lost Vol. 1 is on sale April 29, 2025 at bookstores, comic shops and digital. Order now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million and Forbidden Planet for UK. 

 

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The Michael Moorcock Library: Elric The Balance Lost Vol 1 Solicitation

Previewsworld Order code: DEC240402

 

As someone who read an Eternal Warrior battle in DAW's second Elric book recently, this sounds awesome! Dorian Hawkmoon was one of my favorite fantasy heroes in my teens, and Corum's tragic peril always haunted me. I'm looking forward to sharing the preview images with you!

Here's all the info from Titan Comics:

THE MICHAEL MOORCOCK LIBRARY ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST VOL. 1

(W) Chris Roberson

(A) Francessco Biagini

Publisher: Titan Comics

HC, FC, 160pp, $29.99, On Sale April 9, 2025

 

AN ASTONISHING EPIC STORY OF TRULY STAGGERING PROPORTIONS!

 

This first volume collects the first six issues of Elric: The Balance Lost and also the 10-page Free Comic Book Day prelude.

 

When the delicate balance between the forces of Law and Chaos are threatened by a powerful malevolence of unimaginable power, Michael Moorcock’s enduring Eternal Champions, Elric of Melniboné, Corum of the Scarlet Robe and Dorian Hawkmoon must unite and do battle to save the Multiverse.

 

Aided in their battle by a new Eternal Champion from present day Earth, the heroes embark on a quest to find weapons powerful enough to defeat Beelzebub and together they journey to the very physical heart of the Universe in search of Ko-O-Ko, the Lost Universe, on a mission to restore the balance before all is lost.

 

Presented as a two-volume collection, collected for the first time as part of Titan’s Moorcock Library Series.  Uniting the various worlds of Michael Moorcock, this new adventure brings the ancient worlds of Elric, Corum and Hawkmoon crashing into the 21st Century.

 

Michael Moorcock's Elric: The Necromancer Preview

 

I'm a longtime fan of Michael Moorcock, having collected of the Elric books published by DAW. (I'll admit: it's been a while since I've read them all).This hardcover volume was originally published as two comics. I haven't seen the previous installments in this new series, but this story has a haunting, dreamlike quality. The art is dark, but mesmerizing nonetheless. Check it out!

Here's all the info from Titan Comics:

MICHAEL MOORCOCK’S ELRIC: THE NECROMANCER

Author: Julien Blondel

Illustrator: Valentin Sécher

Publisher: Titan Comics

HC, 64 pages, FC, $19.99

ISBN: 9781787743892

On sale November 12, 2024

 

Step into the mesmerizing world of Elric - Moorcock’s Epic, transformed into a graphic marvel by the writer of the critically acclaimed videogame Life Is Strange.

 

Readers see their fan-favorite hero in a brand-new light, as Valentin Sécher’s brush unveils a protagonist transformed by tragedy.

 

Embark on a journey within the enchanting universe of Michael Moorcock’s Elric, in this fifth installment, collecting issues 1 and 2 of the hit comic. The mesmerizing graphic novel was born from the legendary tale of the fantasy author. Adapted and crafted by the skilled Julien Blondel, the writer behind the award-winning videogame Life Is Strange, this work immerses readers in the albino Emperor’s world of swords and sorcery.

 

Two years after the tragic climax of the previous volume, readers are exposed to their favorite protagonist in a new light. Elric is now leading the life of a mercenary, following the death of his beloved Cymoril. However, fans can accompany him on a new path that is guided by Queen Yishana’s urgent call for help.

 

Elric will now face his strongest, and most cunning opposition yet. All While having to confront entities from the past, that he vowed to never serve again.

 

Illustrated by Valentin Sécher of Khaal and The Metabaron Books, fans will have the first chance to see how the talented artist captivates readers and brings a unique style that harmonizes with Elric's tortured journey. The graphic novel marries epic fantasy, transformative adaptation, and the creative synergy of Life is Strange's Jean-Luc Cano.

 

Whether you've been following Elric's journey from the beginning, or this marks your first foray into the series, Volume 5 provides a compelling entry point. Fans of Game of Thrones or The Lord of The Rings will no doubt be enthralled by Elric’s wonderful world of fantasy excellence.

 

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Michael Moorcock’s Elric: The Necromancer is on sale November 12, 2024 at bookstores, comic shops and digital.

 

Order now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million and Forbidden Planet for UK. 

 

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Elric: The Making Of A Sorcerer Preview

 

 

THE MICHAEL MOORCOCK LIBRARY: ELRIC: THE MAKING OF A SORCERER

Author: Michael Moorcock

Illustrator: Walt Simonson

Publisher: Titan Comics

HC, FC, 208pp, $29.99

ISBN: 9781787741560

On sale September 24, 2024

 

Witness the birth of a legend as the untold origin story of Elric and his epic ascension to the throne of Melniboné is finally revealed!

 

Featuring one of the most beloved anti-hero characters in fantasy fiction.

 

This stunning epic saga reveals the untold origin story of the classic sword-and-sorcery character Elric and takes place immediately before the opening of the novel Elric of Melniboné.

 

 

 

It chronicles Elric’s transformation from a spoilt, arrogant youth to the future legendary Prince of Melniboné, as he journeys through a series of dream quests to the dragon caves of Imrryr, and to realms undreamed of by man. There he must battle with giants and make peace with the leaders of other wordly kingdoms, whilst fighting off the evil intentions of his bitter eternal rival for the throne, his cousin Yyrkoon!

 

Witness the literal making of a sorcerer as Elric learns not only the ways of the warrior, but also how to protect his homeland with the power of his mighty magic and that of his sentient sword STORMBRINGER.

 

 

 

Featuring truly extraordinary artwork from Walter Simonson, one of the true masters of comic book art. This stunning, full-color book features some of his best work ever, offering astonishing vistas and epic fights unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

 

This book will appeal to those looking for a more ROCK ‘N’ ROLL alternative to the worlds of Tolkien, with its emphasis on the corruptive allure of dark magic and its exploration of passion, love and lust.

 

The Michael Moorcock Library: Elric: The Making of a Sorcerer is on sale September 24, 2024 at bookstores, comic shops and digital. 

 

 

I apologize to Titan and readers that I haven't reviewed this terrific book yet. I've sunk into it on several occasions, but keep getting pulled away to review issues of ongoing series. I hope to address that appalling injustice soon. But don't wait for my review! If you're a fan of Elric, Michael Moorcock, or High Fantasy adventure, order this terrific trade paperback from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million and Forbidden Planet in the UK!