{"product_id":"the-michael-moorcock-library-elric-the-balance-lost-vol-1-9781787745179","title":"The Michael Moorcock Library Elric: The Balance Lost Vol. 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe very fate of the multiverse hangs in the balance, and only the combined might of the three Eternal Champions can save it. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor the first time ever, Elric, Corum and Dorian Hawkmoon must unite to save the cosmic balance between law and chaos. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCollecting the first six issues of Elric: The Balance Lost and also the 10 page \u003ci\u003eFree Comic Book Day\u003c\/i\u003e prelude.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Roberson\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller. American science fiction author and publisher. Was part of the writer's collective Clockwork Storybook. He has written over 30 short stories, and dozens of novels including \u003ci\u003eX-Men: The Return, Dawn of War II, Voices of Thunder, Cybermancy, Incorporated\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSet the Seas on Fire\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAny Time at All\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of the \u003ci\u003eCelestial Empire \u003c\/i\u003ealternate history series. His first comic, which he created with fellow author Bill Willingham was the critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eFables\u003c\/i\u003e series. He went on to write for \u003ci\u003eHouse of Mystery, Superman, Cinderella, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, Starborn, Doc Savage, The Shadow, Hellboy, Witchfinder, Firefly, Star Trek, iZombie\u003c\/i\u003e and several other \u003ci\u003eFable \u003c\/i\u003eminiseries to name but a few.\u003cbr\u003eFour-time nominee for the \u003ci\u003eWorld Fantasy Award\u003c\/i\u003e and also nominated twice for the \u003ci\u003eJohn W. Campbell Best New Writer Award\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancesco Biagini \u003c\/b\u003eAfter attending the Perugina School of Comics from 1998-2002, he created album covers for bands such as \u003ci\u003eEndless Pain, Dogs'n'Bones\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWiched Machine. \u003c\/i\u003eHis first comic work was for the \u003ci\u003eAbelard Studio \u003c\/i\u003ewebsite. His first comic book series in 2007 was \u003ci\u003eTerra Inferno\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eHe won the national competition \u003ci\u003eLanciano nel Fumetto\u003c\/i\u003e three times coming first in 2008. In 2009 he drew two miniseries \u003ci\u003eDead Run\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDingo.\u003c\/i\u003e He went on to for the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars - The Saga Continues­ \u003c\/i\u003eportfolio and in 2011 he was commissioned to draw \u003ci\u003eThe Balance Lost. \u003c\/i\u003e He has gone on to draw the \u003ci\u003eHigher Earth\u003c\/i\u003e mini-series, \u003ci\u003eSplatter\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eParanoid Boyd. \u003c\/i\u003e He also works in the games industry as a concept designer on games such as \u003ci\u003eDeus ex Inferis, Zombie Redux, Football Stars Online \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eEvil Metal Online\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Titan Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324667560210,"sku":"9781787745179","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_94606d57-7c6c-4144-8ed8-960321de65f6.jpg?v=1748693668","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-michael-moorcock-library-elric-the-balance-lost-vol-1-9781787745179","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}