A comic adaptation of Michael Moorcock’s Elric of Melniboné, titled “Elric: The Sleeping Sorceress #1,” follows the titular character’s quest to aid the Empress of the Dawn while battling inner turmoil and external threats, set to be released on April 29, 2026.

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

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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?

Issue #1 of the series will be available on the 29th April 2026

ELRIC: THE SLEEPING SORCERESS #1
Writers: Julien Blondel, Jean-Luc Cano
Artist: Valentin Sécher
FC • 32pp • $4.99
On Sale April 29, 2026

COVER A: VALENTIN SECHER
COVER B: NORM KONYU
COVER C: FLORENT MAUDOUX
COVER D: MAP CARD STOCK

Available to pre-order now from your local comic shop, Forbidden Planet or Amazon.

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