This series ran in one form or another from 1978 2007, and picked up again in 2012. This is a pocketsize digest edition and only contains issues. Some have been read, however all but book 6 are in excellent condition. This book was only available through the kickstarter campaign and is now rare as zwoot brains. Elfquest is the ongoing tale of cutter and the wolfriders, a tribe of feral, forestdwelling elves. Scenariste, il a commence par travailler chez ibm jusquen 1981, apres avoir. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Elfquest hand colored art page donningstarblaze book 4 pg. It is a fantasy story about a community of elves and other fictional species who struggle to survive and coexist on a primitive earth like planet with two moons. Elfquest, by richard and wendy pini, is the story of elves inhabiting the world of two moons, being a world much like earth, with a climate much like earth and even hosting a native race of humans. Book 6 has a 1 2 inch water spot on bottom right corner that affects 5 to 6 pages please scroll to the very last picture to see. Wendy pini wrote a book documenting her attempt to make an animated film. This is a musthave lot for any elfquest aficionado. Richard pini, who had been working for ibm, is credited as cowriter and editor on elfquest, as well as handling all of the publishing and business aspects of warp graphics.
Collects elfquest hc 1981 1984 limited edition slipcase vol. Quests end part 1 of 2, script by richard pini and wendy pini, art by wendy pini. Book 1 contains the first 5 chapters of the story of cutter and the wolf. Elfquest, a fantasy story about a community of elves, was launched in 1978 with art and cowriting by wendy pini. Elfquest book plate, limited ed of 700, from capital city sales conference may 1993. Marv wolfman foreword the donning company, 19811001. The beat comics blog reports that the complete archive of wendy and richard pinis elfquest comic book series is available online. Original comic art titled elfquest book 1 cover by wendy pini 1981, located in ricks elfquest comic art gallery 1406044. The complete elfquest volume 1 read now checkout preordered manage preorders unavailable for purchase in your credit card on file lists an address in.
Elfquest book 1 cover by wendy pini 1981, in rick ws. Elfquest hardcover january 1, 1981 by wendy pini author. Marv wolfman foreword the donning company, 1981 1001. Elfquest book 1 by wendy and richard pini 1981 donningstarblaze first edition published 1981 by donning publishing, starblaze edition first edition, first printing.
For a list of books in order of the timeline, see the links at the bottom of the page. Book 1 in the complete elfquest series, follows the story of cutter and his clan of elves after they are burnt out of their forest home by humans. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. I fell in love with elfquest when i was in high school and my boyfriend who was collecting them.
This is a pocketsize digest edition and only contains issues 1 3. Sometimes our dates would consist of us sitting side by side reading for hours and debating the finer points of elf lore. The elves are burnt out of their ancestral home by vengeful humans. The comics and related works of prose fiction tell the story of the elves of the world of two moons, particularly the elfin tribe called the wolfriders elfquest was first published in the shortlived fantasy quarterly anthology in 1978. Excerpts from classic elfquest book 1 by wendy and richard pini circa 1981 me and all my friends grew up with these, i remember going into the mall to b. Book 4 contains the story found in issues 1620 of elfquest magazine. Secret of twoedge, brandon mckinney, charles barnett, joe staton go to the editions section to read or download ebooks.
This is the first book in the series, and while the writing is overwrought at times and the art somewhat lacking in the sophistication that follows later in the series, it clearly establishes the pinis immense skills at storytelling, character building, and. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. In my humble opinion, there aint no bad stuff in this little gem. Elfquest was first published in the shortlived fantasy quarterly anthology in 1978. Elfquest poster fantasy with teeth wendy pini very large. A look inside rayeks tortured soul, where hes not alone.
Elfquest book 1 wendy richard pini 1981 starblaze graphics large format elf quest. No binding cracks, no torn pages, no writting and no ripped covers. Elfquest the original quest artistsgallery edition richard and wendy pini. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The wolfriders gain entrance to the palace of the high ones. Not exactly a comic magazine, but charming and a keeper all the same. I fell in love with elfquest when i was in high school and my boyfriend who was collecting them introduced me to the world of two moons. Elfquest, by richard and wendy pini, is the story of elves inhabiting the world of two moons, being a world much like earth, with a climate much like. Just click free eq coloring book to get the elfquest coloring book. Elfquest or elfquest is a comic book property created by wendy and richard pini in 1978.
The donning starblaze edition of elfquest book 1 was the first full color release from elfquest. Approximate date can be determined from the introduction. Elfquest is a comic book series created by wendy and richard pini in 1978. Elfquest red book limited hardcover click here to see additional images to assess condition elfquest book 1, 1981. Elfquest is a story very close to my heart, and i believe its one of the most undervalued and unknown masterpieces of american fantasy. Elfquest, book 14, soft covers, starblaze graphics donning graphic novel, 1981. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Elfquest book 1 by wendy and richard pini 1981 donning. These handcolored facsimiles come as close to the original elfquest art from the original quest as. Keep in mind, this listing doesnt show the chronological order of the story. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database.
Chief cutter and the wolfriders are driven from their forest home by the threat of annihilation. A cautionary tale of good intentions, both human and elfin. Each page contains a full days detailed coloring work much more than you would get in a typical black and white convention sketch, is one of a kind, and will be signed by the artist usually in the bottom right margin outside the actual art. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Below is every elfquest issue ever released, listed by publisher and date. Elfquest, book 1 paperback october 1, 1981 by wendy pini author, richard pini author. Here youll find both current and rare elfquest items available nowhere else for purchase and at auction. Softcover book, large format in near fine condition.
Elfquest poster fantasy with teeth wendy pini very. Collects elfquest hc 19811984 limited edition slipcase vol. Vintage 1981 elf quest book 1 hardcover graphic novel wendy. The elfquest saga is a complete fantasy epic by wendy and richard. Book 2 contains the story in issues 610 of elfquest magazine. The comics and related works of prose fiction tell the story of the elves of the world of two moons, particularly the elfin tribe called the wolfriders. Elfquest is a comic book series by richard and wendy pini. If this is incorrect, please update your payment information. This is the first book in the series, and while the writing is overwrought at times and the art somewhat lacking in the sophistication that follows later in the series, it clearly establishes the pinis immense skills at storytelling, character. Dc archives elfquest volume 2 wendy and richard pini hardcover book. Book 3 contains the story found in issues 1115 of elfquest magazine. See the complete elfquest series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Secret of twoedge, brandon mckinney, charles barnett, joe staton 35 editions first published in 1981. Elfquest was one of the first comic book series to have a planned. Of the original more than 700 pages that went into the making of elfquest. Elfquest tpb 19811984 starblaze edition comic books. The elfquest book series by multiple authors includes books elfquest 1. Several published volumes of prose fiction also share the same setting.
They are descended from shapeshifting aliens who crashed thousands of years ago on a nameless world they now call the world of two moons. Wendy pini has lamented over the lowquality paper used for book 1, but most fans still argue the watercolors used make these editions a favorite. Published by the donning company in october of 1981. One of the perks was an elfquest coloring book, full of wonderful wendy pini blackandwhite line artwork. Vintage 1981 elf quest book 1 hardcover graphic novel. Betrayed by cowardly trolls, the elfin tribe, led by cutter, blood of ten chiefs, must cross the burning wastelands to find a faven theyve never seen.