The Avalon Trap
The Avalon Trap by Paul Cornell, published by DC Comics in 2013, is a first edition graphic novel comprising 144 pages. This story unfolds in the mythical land of Avalon, where the spirit of the legendary sorcerer Merlin, recently murdered, walks alongside King Arthur. The narrative centers on a quest to restore Merlin to life, requiring the right magic and the discovery of Avalon itself, as a diverse group of characters embarks on a perilous journey.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of fantasy and horror elements as Etrigan the Demon, Madame Xanadu, Vandal Savage, and the Shining Knight navigate a dangerous wasteland filled with unique challenges. The quest is fraught with threats, including pirates who sail on serpents and animals transformed into monstrous forms. As the characters confront these dangers, dark secrets emerge, revealing hidden depths within both Etrigan and Merlin. This edition invites readers into a world where the boundaries of heroism and monstrosity blur, culminating in a confrontation with an ancient enemy.
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“The murder of Merlin! the greatest sorcerer the world has ever known is dead. In the legendary land Avalon, the spirit of the murdered Merlin walks alongside the once and future king, Arthur himself. With the right magic, both could be brought back to the land of hte living to build a new Camelot. Assuming anyone could find Avalon, that is. Now Etrigan the Demon, Madame Xanadu, Vandal Savage, the Shining Knight and the rest of their mystical motley crew must travel through a dangerous wasteland to do the impossible: restore a dead man to life. Pirates who sail on serpents rather than ships, animals transformed into ravening beasts, and an enchantment that unleashes the monster within every hero … thee are but a few of the perils the Demon and his knights will face on their quest for Avalon. All the while, dark secrets lurk in the hearts of both Etrigan and Merlin, and at the end of the journey, an ancient enemy awaits…” — Page 4 of cover.
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