Notes
The Seventh Shrine, a Majipoor novella by Robert Silverberg.

The first part of an illustrated edition, published in two parts.

Also published in a single volume by Marvel Comics in 2007.

Publisher's Blurb – Marvel Website
A grisly murder has taken place in the ruins of an ancient city on the peaceful world of Majipoor and the Pontifex Valentine has arrived to investigate the crime. But as Valentine and his companions delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that these ruins contain secrets much deeper than anyone ever knew. And that the indigenous Metamorphs are holding back information related to their own dark history. Can Valentine and his friends locate the murderer or did the violent act have something to do with a ritual sacrifice related to the fabled Seventh Shrine?

Written by best-selling science-fiction author ROBERT SILVERBERG (whose career spans six decades and includes hundreds of novels), THE SEVENTH SHRINE is a tale of suspense, mystery, adventure, and science-fiction fantasy rolled into one.

Put together in a stunning storybook format featuring unbelievable art by European artist Anders Finer, THE SEVENTH SHRINE is a unique title that will delight those who have followed the chronicles of Majipoor while offering those who are new to the series a chance to see why the adventures of Valentine and his friends have delighted millions of readers worldwide.