Michael Moorcock Multiverse: Difference between revisions
From Tardis Wiki, the free Doctor Who reference
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
{{Wikipediainfo|Multiverse (Michael Moorcock)}} | {{Wikipediainfo|Multiverse (Michael Moorcock)}} | ||
{{Real world stub}} | {{Real world stub}} | ||
The '''Michael Moorcock Multiverse''' was a {{w|fictional universe|shared continuity}} encompassing the oeuvre of [[Michael Moorcock]], with nearly every story written by Moorcock taking place within the setting termed "[[Renark's multiverse]]" by the novel | The '''Michael Moorcock Multiverse''' was a {{w|fictional universe|shared continuity}} encompassing the oeuvre of [[Michael Moorcock]], with nearly every story written by Moorcock taking place within the setting termed "[[Renark's multiverse]]" by the novel {{cs|The Coming of the Terraphiles (novel)}}. Numerous more specific connections existed between the various threads of Moorcock's continuity. The term "[[multiverse]]" was allegedly originated in its science fiction context by Moorcock in his early novel ''The Sundered World'', with the concept becoming central to his continuity. | ||
The Moorcock Multiverse is relevant to Tardis Wiki due to its [[crossover]]s with the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]]. Primarily, the novel ''[[The Coming of the Terraphiles (novel)|The Coming of the Terraphiles]]'' was a ''Doctor Who'' novel written by Moorcock which took place in the Moorcock Multiverse continuity. Additionally, the Moorcock character [[Seaton Begg]] crossed over with several ''Doctor Who'' universe characters in the [[Obverse Sextet]]. | The Moorcock Multiverse is relevant to Tardis Wiki due to its [[crossover]]s with the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]]. Primarily, the novel ''[[The Coming of the Terraphiles (novel)|The Coming of the Terraphiles]]'' was a ''Doctor Who'' novel written by Moorcock which took place in the Moorcock Multiverse continuity. Additionally, the Moorcock character [[Seaton Begg]] crossed over with several ''Doctor Who'' universe characters in the [[Obverse Sextet]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:00, 10 November 2024
- You may be looking for the in-universe setting.
The Michael Moorcock Multiverse was a shared continuity encompassing the oeuvre of Michael Moorcock, with nearly every story written by Moorcock taking place within the setting termed "Renark's multiverse" by the novel The Coming of the Terraphiles [+]Loading...["The Coming of the Terraphiles (novel)"]. Numerous more specific connections existed between the various threads of Moorcock's continuity. The term "multiverse" was allegedly originated in its science fiction context by Moorcock in his early novel The Sundered World, with the concept becoming central to his continuity.
The Moorcock Multiverse is relevant to Tardis Wiki due to its crossovers with the Doctor Who universe. Primarily, the novel The Coming of the Terraphiles was a Doctor Who novel written by Moorcock which took place in the Moorcock Multiverse continuity. Additionally, the Moorcock character Seaton Begg crossed over with several Doctor Who universe characters in the Obverse Sextet.
Stories by Moorcock in the Multiverse
| Title | Type | Series | Notes | Original release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daughter of a Warrior King | Short story | Sojan the Swordsman | Introduces Sojan, later established as an Eternal Champion in [which?] | Tarzan Adventures Vol 7 22 31 August 1957 |
| Mission to Asno | Tarzan Adventures Vol 7 25 21 September 1957 | |||
| Revolt in Hatnor | Tarzan Adventures Vol 7 34 23 November 1957 | |||
| The Hordes Attack | Tarzan Adventures Vol 7 38 21 December 1957 | |||
| The Purple Galley | Tarzan Adventures Vol 7 47 22 February 1958 | |||
| The Sea Wolves | Tarzan Adventures Vol 7 48 01 March 1958 | |||
| Sojan at Sea | Tarzan Adventures Vol 7 49 08 March 1958 | |||
| The Sea of Demons | Tarzan Adventures Vol 7 50 15 March 1958 | |||
| Prisoners in Stone | Tarzan Adventures Vol 7 51 22 March 1958 | |||
| Sojan and the Plain of Mystery | Tarzan Adventures Vol 8 9 31 May 1958 | |||
| Sojan and the Sons of The Snake God | Tarzan Adventures Vol 8 12 21 June 1958 | |||
| Sojan and the Hunters of Norj | Tarzan Adventures Vol 8 15 12 July 1958 | |||
| The Dreaming City | Novelette | Elric of Melniboné | Introduces Elric, established as an Eternal Champion in The Eternal Champion. | Science Fantasy 47 June 1961 |
| While the Gods Laugh | Science Fantasy 49 October 1961 | |||
| The Stealer of Souls | Science Fantasy 51 February 1962 | |||
| The Eternal Champion | N/A | Introduces the concept of the Eternal Champion, here explained as a function of eternal return. Introduces the recurring Champions John Daker and Erekose; other mentioned Champions include Ulysses, Roland, and "Alric". Introduces the Ghost Worlds. | Science Fantasy 53 June 1962 | |
| Caribbean Crisis | Novel | Sexton Blake | Precursor to the Seaton Begg stories. Moorcock references The Sexton Blake Library in The Coming of the Terraphiles. | The Sexton Blake Library 501 18 June 1962 |
| Kings in Darkness | Novelette | Elric of Melniboné | Science Fantasy 54 August 1962 | |
| The Flame Bringers | Science Fantasy 55 October 1962 | |||
| The Sundered Worlds | N/A | Introduces Jon Renark, later established as an Eternal Champion in [which?]. First usage of term "multiverse" and the first appearance of Renark's multiverse. Features the Ghost Worlds. | Science Fiction Adventures 29 November 1962 | |
| To Rescue Tanelorn | Elric of Melniboné | Science Fantasy 56 December 1962 | ||
| The Blood-Red Game | N/A | Science Fiction Adventures 32 May 1963 |
Stories by other writers
Alan Moore's graphic novel The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, which has several references to Doctor Who, includes a licensed appearance by Jerry Cornelius.
