Once more the black sword is to be drawn. Again, as before, it is a time for blood and iron! An acclaimed masterpiece from Howard V. Chaykin and Michael Moorcock, this adult fantasy tale features Ulrik Skarsol, an incarnation of the Eternal Champion. Reincarnated as Lord Clen of Clen Gar, a knight of the Dream Marches, he brandishes the soul-drinking black sword as he serves as protector of Heaven. Over the centuries, his people have defended the louche elite above from the desperate savages of the acidic Hell below. But as a final confrontation begins, Clen has one final secret. One which will determine the uncertain future of his world. Written and illustrated by Howard Chaykin this volume features the original epic tale in its entirety, and includes the original 1979 introduction by Michael Moorcock, an all-new foreword by acclaimed writer Cullen Bunn (Uncanny X-Men, Deadpool), and an in-depth essay by Moorcock historian John Davey.
"It still ranks as a highlight of Chaykin's career. It is beautifully composed, drawing on the influences that Moorcock admired so much."
The Slings and Arrows
"This is a classic romp from two masters of the form, painted with all the verve of Chaykin in his prime and a treat for fantasists and flowers of exotic, erotic fantasy."
