Prince Valiant HC (2009-Present Fantagraphics) comic books 2019
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Published Jan 2019 by Fantagraphics.
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Volume 18 - 1st printing. "1971-1972!"
Created by Hal Foster. Story and art by John Cullen Murphy and Cullen Murphy.
We begin this volume with Prince Valiant going on his most daring, and perhaps most dangerous, quest yet: winning back the heart of Queen Aleta. Of course, things don't go as planned as Aleta's rival suitor organizes a deadly search party for the gallant Valiant. Back in Camelot, the troubled Zanedon reveals himself to be a runaway groom as the mischievous twins, Karen and Valeta, hide him in their stable. Prince Arn quenches a coup, Val ends a tyrant's reign with tough love, and domestic chaos runs amok when a poet with a wandering eye makes the Misty Isles his playground.
This volume also includes and introduction by Mort Walker and Brian Walker, and a gallery of miscellaneous Foster Prince Valiant cartoons, including one that hasn't been reprinted since 1955, and one that has never been printed before. These are a rare glimpse into Foster's humorous side; they were done for a variety of venues, including the National Cartoonist's Society, Christmas cards, and private commissions-all funny, all Prince Valiant.
Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.
Cover price $34.99. -
Published Jul 2019 by Fantagraphics.
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Volume 19 - 1st printing. "1973-1974!"
Created by Hal Foster. Story and art by John Cullen Murphy and Cullen Murphy.
In this latest volume, Prince Valiant defends the borders against barbarians while young Arn takes center stage, losing his heart to Lydia and encountering action on the jousting circuit. Also: the complete comic-strip adaptation by Hal Foster of Frank Werfel's novel The Song of Bernadette. Sam and Silo co-creator and Beetle Bailey gag-writer Jerry Dumas introduces this volume with a remembrance of his friendship with Prince Valiant artist John Cullen Murphy.
Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 128 pages, full color.
Cover price $34.99. -
Published Nov 2019 by Fantagraphics.
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Volume 20 - 1st printing. "1975-1976!"
Created by Hal Foster. Story and art by John Cullen Murphy and Cullen Murphy.
Creator Hal Foster returns for the series' 2000th strip, recalling the high points of the Prince Valiant legend. Aleta is abducted by a wizard, but Val pursues them only to learn that Aleta is capable of rescuing herself. Aleta's younger sister Helene is gambled away by her husband, drawing Val and his Singing Sword into a deadly duel. And in between battles, romance has its way with kings, wizards and slaves. Also: a large gallery of Hal Foster's art for the 1930 U.S. Naval Academy yearbook. Plus, an interview with Mad artist Angelo Torres, who assisted Prince Valiant artist John Cullen Murphy on the Big Ben Bolt strip.
Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.
Cover price $34.99.
