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Merlin                                                            Comics Lot
Writer: R. A. Jones
Artist: Rob Davis
Inkers: Bruce McCorkindale & Bradley Keough
Letterer: Mark Moore
Editors: Mickie Villa, Dan Danko, & Chris Ulm
Cover #1 by: Mitch Foust
Cover #2 by: Dave Dorman
Cover #3 by: Felipe Echevarria
Covers #4,5,6 by: Adam Adamowicz

Merlin the legendary sorcerer is best known from Arthurian legend… that’s King Arthur, Excalibur, Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table. But Merlin also wore many other hats; he was a wizard or sorcerer, a prophet, a bard, an adviser to kings and a tutor to apprentices. Merlin is one of the most fascinating figures in the Welsh literature and the Arthurian legend. Merlin is a man of mystery and magic whose very character and persona have placed him within the ranks of the most “notable” in all of popular culture. Whether it’s from Movies or TV or Books or Comics or Trading Cards or any other “Merlin” Mass Marketed Merchandise, EVERYBODY has not only heard of Merlin “the Magician”, Merlin “the Sorcerer”, Merlin “the Wizard” – But EVERYBODY also knows of the persona and image of Merlin “the Magician”, Merlin “the Sorcerer”, Merlin “the Wizard”. In the pantheon of famous and notable character creations, Merlin “the Magician”, Merlin “the Sorcerer”, Merlin “the Wizard” is a world-wide phenomenon!

Now, Adventure Comics presents a Merlin tale entitled “The Passion of Merlin”! In the year 410 A.D., a divided and decaying Rome calls the last of her occupying forces from the island of Britain. With the Roman legions gone, British warlords and foreign invaders alike begin to battle for control of the small isle. In the region known today as Wales, one warlord at last gains enough prominence to take the title “King”. His name is Vortigern. It is the tenth year of his reign, 435 A.D., and that is where our story begins… all in Glorious Black & White!

Story/Spoilers
In issue #1, ”To the Devil a Son”, Having been defeated by King Vortigern, the Saxon king Carados vows his revenge and enlists the aid of a haggard old witch who summons an incubus to shame and torment Vortigern through his beloved daughter, the lady Alwyn. The union of the incubus and Alwyn brings forth a son named Merlin.

In issue #2, ”Poet of Pain”, A young Merlin, while out on a hunt, comes face to face with a wild boar that leads to an unlikely outcome. His later premonition about a dangerous bridge is proven true when it collapses, killing two men. Now Vortigern’s men are beginning to wonder if Merlin is blessed by the hand of God…or something else.

In issue #3, ”Where Madness Lies”, To win the love of the fair Edwina, Merlin insists on joining his grandfather, King Vortigern, into battle against the Saxon king Carados. The battle takes a tragic turn and its result drives Merlin mad.

In issue #4, ”Belle du Lac”, Learns all he can of Ninevah’s magic, Merlin leaves her to become a physician in a small village. There his friend Hagus find him and asks for him to return to the castle – and his long lost love Millicynthe who is still in residence at the castle but now married to the Lord Aurelius. Attempting to avoid her he is visited by the mysterious and seductive Cinobar.

In issue #5, ”Dark Desires”, Merlin falls under the evil spell of the Cinobar and refuses to join Lord Aurelius’ army into battle. This causes a rift with his friend Hagus who is fatally injured during the battle and now Merlin offers the highest price in order to save him.

Finally in issue #6, ”Circle of Fire”, The epic conclusion to the Merlin saga. Merlin returns to Lord Aurelius’ castle and visits Millicynthe in her chambers. Breaking Cinobar’s spell a vengeful Merlin enters the battle between King Carabos and Lord Aurelius’ armies, and unleashes a deadly fury to once and for all finish off the Saxon king. A rejoice full Lord Aurelius thanks Merlin for his help in turning the tide of battle and informs him the is wife Millcynthe is expecting to give birth to the Lord’s first son.

Comics lot contains: Merlin: The Passion of Merlin (1990 – 1991) Issues #1-6.  Adventure Comics

Comics are bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

All First Printings
Publisher: Adventure Comics
Publication Date: 1990 – 1991
Format per comic: BW, 28 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.5″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Comics 1,2,3,4,5,6 are in Fine condition.  Nice Set!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Merlin collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Recommended.

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