Merlin: The Legend Begins #5

Merlin: The Legend Begins #5
Author: R.A. Jones
Publisher: Caliber Comics
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2019-09-17
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1635292441

Before there was King Arthur, Camelot, and the Knights of the Round Table, there was 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... THIS ISSUE: “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.

Merlin: The Legend Begins

Merlin: The Legend Begins
Author: R.A. Jones
Publisher: Caliber Comics
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2019-09-17
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1635292468

Before there was King Arthur, Camelot, and the Knights of the Round Table, there was 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... Collects issues 1-6.

The Lost Years of Merlin

The Lost Years of Merlin
Author: T. A. Barron
Publisher:
Total Pages: 284
Release: 1999
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780441006687

When Merlin, suffering from a case of severe amnesia, discovers his strange powers, he becomes determined to discover his identity and flees to Fincayra where he fulfills his destiny, saving Fincayra from certain destruction and claiming his birthright and true name. Reprint.

Scotland's Merlin

Scotland's Merlin
Author: Tim Clarkson
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2016-05-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 1907909389

Who was Merlin? Is the famous wizard of Arthurian legend based on a real person? In this book, Merlin's origins are traced back to the story of Lailoken, a mysterious 'wild man' who is said to have lived in the Scottish Lowlands in the sixth century AD. The book considers the question of whether Lailoken belongs to myth or reality. It looks at the historical background of his story and discusses key characters such as Saint Kentigern of Glasgow and King Rhydderch of Dumbarton, as well as important events such as the Battle of Arfderydd. Lailoken's reappearance in medieval Welsh literature as the fabled prophet Myrddin is also examined. Myrddin himself was eventually transformed into Merlin the wizard, King Arthur's friend and mentor. This is the Merlin we recognise today, not only in art and literature but also on screen. His earlier forms are less familiar, more remote, but can still be found among the lore and legend of the Dark Ages. Behind them we catch fleeting glimpses of an original figure who perhaps really did exist: a solitary fugitive, tormented by his experience of war, who roamed the hills and forests of southern Scotland long ago.

Last Round Arthurs, Vol. 5 (light novel)

Last Round Arthurs, Vol. 5 (light novel)
Author: Taro Hitsuji
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2021-07-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 197532207X

COUNTDOWN TO MIDNIGHT ​Luna and Rintarou return from their quest for the Holy Grail to find the doomsday clock has begun ticking down. It is said that global destruction will befall humanity when King Arthur is resurrected from the age of legends—and that fated moment is drawing ever closer. The other candidates for the throne balk at the task ahead of them, but Luna steps up to participate in a final battle that will transcend time, all to impress a certain vassal who goes by the name Rintarou Magami…

Ageless #5

Ageless #5
Author: Torunn GrØnbekk
Publisher: Caliber Comics
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2019-08-27
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

For almost a century, St. John thought his life was over. As it turns out, it was just on hold. When he and his former commander discovers an old friend brutally murdered, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth about the death of their friend, which soon turns out to be a small part of a much bigger game. For St. John and a group of others are immortals and their time to hide away in this modern age of technology may now be running out. THIS ISSUE: A devastating attack has left Motonaka more determined than ever to wreak havoc on the people gunning for them. Having discovered a connection to Baler, she and St. John head to a hospital run by the mysterious Onox Corporation in search of Frey who has been kidnapped by people who might have underestimated who they are up against. Once again reunited at the hospital, they make a frightful discovery. A Caliber Comics release.

Live Die Reload #5

Live Die Reload #5
Author: Andrea Amenta
Publisher: Caliber Comics
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2019-09-16
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

For fans of DIRTY HARRY and Italian pulp crime films! A hard-nosed cop in a violent, corrupt metropolis. A stolen samurai sword. A strange green fog... The Mayor, perhaps himself the most corrupt, is ready to do anything to control and channel the rampant criminality -- and, in so doing, assure his re-election. But is Detective Cronenberg -- a man torn between duty and justice -- willing to let him get away with his horrific plans? THIS ISSUE: "Sacrifice" - While a strange green mist oozes out of the sea and spreads across the city, Cronenberg becomes a one-man-army against the cult. He assaults their headquarters, ready for the showdown with the Mayor. A Caliber Comics release.

Legends of Aukera: The Ascendants #5

Legends of Aukera: The Ascendants #5
Author: Amanda Webb
Publisher: Caliber Comics
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2019-08-23
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

For those that enjoy The Lords of the Ring, The Hobbit, and Dungeons and Dragons! Welcome to Dagruum, a port city plagued with pirates, thieves, and greedy nobles. Felosial, an elf with a penchant for magic, and her best friend Bakar, a down-on-his-luck dwarf, are both searching for new opportunities after Bakar loses his beloved restaurant to a gang of dangerous criminals. After stumbling upon a deal between thieves gone wrong, Felosial and Bakar encounter a mysterious rogue, known only as Shade, who may be the answer to all of their problems. And thus the story of the Legends of Aukera begins. THIS ISSUE: After the devastating events at the Dagruum Thieves Guild, Felosial and Dilavo must find a way to both rescue Bakar and keep the magical pendant safe. They receive help in a most unexpected way from Thesa Farseer, an old friend of Saboes. Her knowledge of the pendant may be enough to give them an edge against The Black Knight and his mysterious master.

Sword of the Rightful King

Sword of the Rightful King
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152025335

The newly crowned King Arthur has yet to win the support of the people. Merlin must do something before the king is betrayed, or murdered, or--worst of all--gets married. So Merlin creates a trick: a sword magically placed into a slab of rock that only Arthur can withdraw. Then he lets it be known that whosoever removes the blade will rule all of England, and invites any man who would dare, to try to pull out the sword. But then someone else pulls the sword out first. . . .

King Arthur's Children

King Arthur's Children
Author: Tyler R. Tichelaar
Publisher: Loving Healing Press
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2010-01-31
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1615990666

Did you know King Arthur had many other children besides Mordred? Depending on which version of the legend you read, he had both sons and daughters, some of whom even survived him. From the ancient tale of Gwydre, the son who was gored to death by a boar, to Scottish traditions of Mordredas a beloved king, Tyler R. Tichelaar has studied all the references to King Arthur's children to show how they shed light upon a legend that has intrigued us for fifteen centuries. "King Arthur's Children: A Study in Fiction and Tradition" is the first full-length analysis of every known treatment of King Arthur's children, from Welsh legends and French romances, to Scottish genealogies and modern novels by such authors as Parke Godwin, Stephen Lawhead, Debra Kemp, and Elizabeth Wein. "King Arthur's Children" explores an often overlooked theme in Arthurian literature and reveals King Arthur's bloodline may still exist today.ÿ Arthurian Authors Praise "King Arthur's Children" "Author Tyler R. Tichelaar has performed impeccable research into the Arthurian legend, finding neglected details in early sources and reigniting their significance. Great brainstorming fun! I am proud to add this to my personal collection of Arthurian non-fiction." --Debra Kemp, author of The House of Pendragon seriesÿ "Tyler R. Tichelaar's in-depth analysis of the plausibility of King Arthur's children reaffirms the importance the King Arthur legacy continues to have for society and the need of people all over the world to be able to connect to and believe in King Arthur and Camelot." --Cheryl Carpinello, author of Guinevere: On the Eve of Legend