Art of ElfQuest HC (2015 Flesk) comic books 1970 or later

1st printing. By Richard Pini and Wendy Pini. Since its first appearance in 1978, Elfquest has touched the spirit of multiple generations thanks to the strength of Wendy Pini's captivating storytelling and dynamic art. Nearly every piece of Pini's original art, sketches, notes and scraps of paper dating back to the conception of her fantasy comic series has been meticulously catalogued and preserved by the artist and her husband-collaborator, Richard. After years of research and with unparalleled access to those files, we present The Art of Elfquest, which represents a complete overview of the very best artwork spanning nearly forty years. Each piece has been meticulously scanned directly from the original artwork and approved by the Pinis. No other collection has featured such a tremendous amount of material being revealed for the first time. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. By Richard Pini and Wendy Pini. The Art of Elfquest Signed Deluxe Limited Edition includes a premium quarter binding with special onlaid plate on the front cover boards with slipcase. Only 500 signed and numbered copies will be printed. It also includes 16 bonus pages totaling in 320 pages. Since its first appearance in 1978, Elfquest has touched the spirit of multiple generations of readers thanks to the power of Wendy Pini's captivating storytelling and dynamic art. Fortunately for its fans, nearly every piece of Wendy's original art-paintings, sketches and notes dating back to the conception of the comics series-has been meticulously catalogued and preserved by her husband-collaborator, Richard. Now, after years of research and with unparalleled access to those archives, we present The Art of Elfquest, a comprehensive overview of the very best artwork spanning nearly forty years. Each piece has been meticulously scanned directly from the original artwork and approved by the Pinis. No other collection has showcased such a tremendous amount of material. The Art of Elfquest presents a premium sampling of cover art and interior pages spanning nearly four decades of the award-winning series, beginning with historic first concepts in words and pictures. This massive collection also features sections devoted to Elfquest's many and varied incarnations in print-calendars, portfolios, a coloring book, illustrations for prose novelization, storyboard art for film and newspaper-strip proposals, and much more. Impromptu interviews and conversations with Wendy and Richard Pini infuse the book with revealing comments to supplement Wendy's art. Whether you are new to the adventures of the Wolfriders or have been with Elfquest from its earliest days, you will enjoy and cherish this gorgeous retrospective, which definitively highlights the art of a legendary pioneer in the independent-comics field. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.