Prince Valiant, Vol. 1: 1937-1938
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (551 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1606991418 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 120 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Nominated for a 2010 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award (Best Archival Collection/Project: Strips). Nominated for a 2010 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award: The most stunningly gorgeous adventure comic strip of all time finally returns in its definitive edition, the first to boast superb testored artwork that captures every delicate line and chromatic nuance of Foster’s original masterpiece. Universally acclaimed as the most stunningly gorgeous adventure comic strip of all time, Prince Valiant ran for 35 years under the virtuoso pen of its creator, Hal Foster. 120 color illustrations. And he matched his nonpareil visual sense with the narrative instincts of a born storyteller, propelling his daring young hero from one crisis to another with barely a panel to catch one’s breath.Prince Valiant has previously been widely available only in re-colored, somewhat degraded editions (now out of print and fetching collectors’ prices). Volume One is rounded out with a rare, in-depth classic Foster interview previously available only in a long out-of-print issue of The Comics Journal, as well as an informative Afterword detailing the production and restoration of this edition. Comic strip aficionados will be ecstatic, and younger readers who enjoy a classic adventure yarn will be bowled over. (Such was its popularity that today, decades after Foster’s death, it continues to run under different hands.) T
Although much reprinted (including an earlier version from the same publisher), this edition has been reproduced from pristine printer's proofs to give the gorgeous artwork its crispest version ever. The story takes young Prince Valiant, exiled heir to the conquered kingdom of Thule, from a witch's evil prophecy to adventure at the court of King Arthur, with stops for heroic rescues, conniving foes, beautiful maidens, Viking invasions and even a broken heart or two. Medieval swordplay and adventure have never been as glorious as in Foster's Sunday-only comic strip. Bonus material includes an interview with Foster and an afterword by editor Kim Thompson for context. . But nothing surpasses his artwork—rich with details of ar
Kane is the author of Hal Foster: Prince of Illustrators and James Bama: American Realist. Though remaining involved with the strip until his death in 1982, Foster handed the bulk of the scripting and art chores over to his longtime assistant, John Cullen Murphy, in 1971.Brian M. in Art Education with an emphasis in Visual Culture. Hal Foster (1892-1982) created Prince Valiant in 1937. He has a Masters Degree in History of Art from The Ohio State University where he is currently working on
"Tales of new birth, death, love, betrayal and a mysterious monastery" according to L. W. Swint. Fantagraphics Books, Inc. continues its ambitious and admirable hardcover reprint series of the 20th century's classic contribution to the Arthurian legends with "Prince Valiant Vol. 1Tales of new birth, death, love, betrayal and a mysterious monastery Fantagraphics Books, Inc. continues its ambitious and admirable hardcover reprint series of the 20th century's classic contribution to the Arthurian legends with "Prince Valiant Vol. 13: 1961-1962," by master newspaper comic strip creator Hal Foster. This particular edition has a special appeal for this reviewer because it contains a personal favorite story in the adventures of the Prince of Thule, one in which he actually plays a supporting role. I first read this tale many years ago when Fantagraphics published an earlier reprint collection of the "Prince Valiant" strip in trade paperback for. : 1961-1962," by master newspaper comic strip creator Hal Foster. This particular edition has a special appeal for this reviewer because it contains a personal favorite story in the adventures of the Prince of Thule, one in which he actually plays a supporting role. I first read this tale many years ago when Fantagraphics published an earlier reprint collection of the "Prince Valiant" strip in trade paperback for. "Masterful Reprint of a Comic Masterpiece" according to Author Bill Peschel. What is the appeal of Prince Valiant? It seems so uncool, so dorky, with its stories of noble knights and that weird narration-under-the-art that I doubt we'll ever see it rebooted as its contemporaries, such as Batman (premiered two years after Prince Valiant) and Star Trek, which saw two series and two movies before Foster handed off to John Cullen Murphy.And yet, here it is. Twenty years after Fantagraphics reprinted the entire series, the company's gone back to the well to launch another reprinting.So it's natural to ask: is it worth it?It would be no surprise to say that it is. For Prince . Michael T. Smith said Still Good after all these Years.. It is Hal Foster's premier work, in my opinion, so that pretty much sums it up. I remember waiting for the Sunday morning paper just so I could read the next installment to this wonderful story. This particular volume is very impressive in terms of size, coloring and clarity. I am going to buy all the remaining volumes. I highly recommend this series to anyone that remembers and enjoys the Prince Valiant saga.