Over the years elfquest has been selfpublished by the pinis through their own company warp graphics, then marvel comics, then the pinis again, more recently dc comics and then dark horse comics. Each page is carefully scanned from wendy pini s original art to capture every stroke and detail. Elfquest the original quest gallery edition by wendy pini. Jan 16, 2014 for 35 years, wendy and richard pini have crafted and honed the world of elfquest. Fire and flight wendy pini, richard pini, wendy pini on. Since its first appearance in 1978, elfquest has touched the spirit of multiple generations of readers thanks to the power of wendy pinis captivating storytelling and dynamic art.
Elfquest or elfquest is a comic book property created by wendy and richard pini in 1978. They are descended from shapeshifting aliens who crashed thousands of years ago on a nameless world they now call the world of two moons. Sandwiched between elfquests fire and flight parts one and two was a. In 1969, he read a letter written by wendy fletcher that had been published in the silver surfer comic book. Several published volumes of prose fiction also share the same setting. Today, elfquest continues to capture the imaginations of readers of all ages, as chief cutter and his wolfriders battle savage humans, forge lasting alliances, and discover strange new lands in this ultimate fantasy adventure. Elfolution design sketches, script by wendy pini and richard pini, art by wendy pini. Elfquest is a story very close to my heart, and i believe its one of the most undervalued and unknown masterpieces of american fantasy.
Whats the story a tribe of elves known as the wolfriders attempt to survive and link with other dispersed elves on an earthlike planet with two moons while on the lookout for tribes of humans and trolls, both of which acted as allies and enemies. Elfquest readers collection series in order wendy pini. Elfquest, a fantasy story about a community of elves, was launched in 1978 with art and cowriting by wendy pini. Fire and flight, be prepared to be astounded again. Reading this brings back fond memories and even how the great story telling by the pinis got me through some hard times. In 1978, wendy and richard pini first published what would become one of the most revered classic fantasy epics in comics. This book is the continuation of the plot of the first book, indubitably.
Elfquest hardback graphic novels series in order wendy pini. Included is a little of the making of elfquest and an introduction by rob beschizza. Elfquest is the brainchild of wendy and richard pini. The first issue of elfquest stargazers hunt will premiere on november, 2019. This is a pocketsize digest edition and only contains issues 1 3. Elfquest is the ongoing tale of cutter and the wolfriders, a tribe of feral, forestdwelling elves.
Richard pini other, writer wendy pini artist, cover, penciler. One of my goals in life has been to read books and graphic novels that i missed or passed over at earlier points in time for one reason or another. The pinis joined elfquest show podcast host david mizejewski to talk all about what they have in store for new series. Reading this brings back fond memories and even how the great story telling by the pini s got me through some hard times. Elfquest, by wendy and richard pini by elfquest redbubble. Book 6 and book 4 are the only two i find where it states it is the first printing. Wendy pini wrote a book documenting her attempt to make an animated film project of the. Fortunately for its fans, nearly every piece of wendys original artpaintings, sketches and notes dating back to the. Pdf elfquest the original quest gallery edition by wendy pini. Wendy and richard pini have announced a brand new elfquest series coming from dark horse comics. It was my moms copy of fire and flight and it was amazing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
For 35 years elfquest has entertained us, expanded our minds, and dazzled our eyes. Growing up on an isolated ranch in gilroy, california, wendy s imagination was fueled by all forms of fantasy and mythology. Elfquest was one of the first comic book series to have a planned. The complete series list for elfquest hardback graphic novels wendy pini. Feb 17, 2015 the complete elfquest ebook written by wendy pini. Lot 6 elfquest books 1,2,4,6 and hc fire and flight ebay. As of february 23, 2017, all elfquest merchandise, books, etc. The original quest gallery edition by richard pini. 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. The complete elfquest volume 2 and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. They struck up a correspondence and married in 1972. At 12 1 8 by 17, its as close to holding her original art as a fan can get. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Within forbidden grove, the beginning of the true quest the first of many of the elfquest series actually begins please say wow if you have only read eq book one thusfar.
Regardless of the elfquest content, the authors have made this book for everyone. Fortunately for its fans, nearly every piece of wendys original artpaintings, sketches and notes dating back to the conception of the comics serieshas been meticulously catalogued and preserved by her. This volume starts from the beginning fire and flight and finishes up at quests end part 2. This is a pocketsize digest edition and only contains issues.
Elfquest hardback graphic novels series in order wendy. The drawings are incredibly detailed, beautifully colored, and lovingly crafted several of the full page drawings are so artistic that im tempted to just frame them and hang them on my walls. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A couple of the books have light sticker residue on them from a.
It wasnt long before they took publishing matters into their own hands, and warp wendy and richard pini, naturally graphics was born. Elfquest, book 1 wendy pini, richard pini, andre norton, frank thorne, c. The late angrif djuns destructive fleet looms closer, seeking to wreak havoc on the elves and any humans that stand defiant. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
At an early age she began spinning her own tales of elves, monkeygods, aliens and sorcerers. Growing up on an isolated ranch in gilroy, california, wendys imagination was fueled by all forms of fantasy and mythology. Fantasy quarterly featuring elfquest 1978 comic books. When the humans burn the woods down, cutters tribe is forced to search for a new home. Aug 01, 20 slices exclusive interview with elfquest creators wendy and richard pini hosted by george chase at hypno comics. It is a fantasy story about a community of elves and other fictional species who struggle to survive and coexist on a primitive earthlike planet with two moons. A tribe of elves navigates friendships and dangerous enemies in a fantasy world of goblins, dwarves, fairies and humans. Just like george lucas and steven speilberg have done countless times with their fantasy films that audiences all over the world have fallen in love with, wendy and richard pini scribe and draw a beuatifully enriched story of love, deception, adventure and magic. May 18, 2011 the beat comics blog reports that the complete archive of wendy and richard pini s elfquest comic book series is available online. A classic portfolio piece by wendy pini illustrating the epic adventure she and her husband, richard pini, have created over four decades. All 6500 pages of elfquest comics online boing boing. Wendy and richard pini first brought their elfchildren to the public in fantasy quarterly, spring 1978. Fire and flight is the first adventure of the wolfriders.
This volume starts from the beginning fire and flight and finishes up at quests. Script by wendy pini and richard pini, art by wendy pini. Here youll find both current and rare elfquest items available nowhere else for purchase and at auction. Richard pini editor, writer wendy pini colorist, inker, penciler. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the complete elfquest. Highly recommend the elfquest story no matter your age, great as a gift or for you personal collection like mine. The complete elfquest volume 1 by wendy pini, richard pini.
Fire and flight by delfin barral, wendy pini, richard pini online at alibris. Color compilations published by the donning company under its starblaze imprint as books 14 followed. Publication date 2004 topics fantasy comic books, strips, etc. This listing is for a lot of 6 elfquest books for one money. I had thought for years that was all there was that it was kind of a one. Included in this lot are 2 copies of elfquest book 1, and then book 2, book 4, the complete elfquest book 6, and hardcover copy of fire and flight. In 1978, they created warp graphics and the elfquest series of comics, graphic novels, and prose works. The complete series list for elfquest readers collection wendy pini.