Michael Moorcock Multiverse

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The Michael Moorcock Multiverse was a shared continuity encompassing the oeuvre of Michael Moorcock, with nearly every story written by Moorcock sharing continuity. The term "multiverse" was 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 First usage of term "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.