The Swords Of Heaven, The Flowers Of Hell

Following rapidly on the heels of Heavy Metal's Alien adaptation in 1979, The Swords of Heaven, the Flowers of Hell numbers among the earliest graphic novels, produced in an era where they were exceedingly rare, yet on the threshold of flourishing in the USA.

Instead of the traditional panel and word balloon structure, much of The Swords of Heaven, the Flowers of Hell is illustrations and narrative captions, giving an almost forty year old story a very contemporary feel.

This incarnation of the Eternal Champion is Clen, and the world on which he finds himself a harsh one beset by corrosive acid rain. He's reborn to allies and a desperate allegorical battle between Heaven and Hell.

Featuring fantastic artwork by Howard Chaykin. The dynamic storytelling and expert composition is underpinned by the humorous casting of Burt Lancaster, Sophia Loren and, on the final page, Glenn Close, not to mention doubtless others not as famous.

Condition: Excellent.

Author: Michael Moorcock
Artist: Howard Chaykin
Publisher: Heavy Metal Communications, 1979
Number of pages: 96
Format: Soft Cover; Full Colour illustrations
Size: 8" x 11" (210mm x 280mm)
Condition: VF - Very Fine
Code: SWORDSHEAVEN