Comic books in 'Comic Strip Reprints'

Hastings Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur!" Story and art by Hal Foster. Adapted by Max Trell. When a brash youth is exiled to the shores of Britain, his daring and cunning soon mark him as a leader of men. Follow the early beginnings as young Val earns the right of Knighthood and becomes Prince Valiant, Knight of the Round Table! Hardcover, 128 pages, B&W. NOTE: Prose story with B&W illustrations on every page. Cover price $3.95.

Hastings Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Prince Valiant Fights Attila the Hun!" Story and art by Hal Foster. Adapted by Max Trell. Worlds collide as brave Prince Valiant matches wits and steel with the legendary conqueror, Attila the Hun. Hardcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Hastings Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Prince Valiant on the Inland Sea!" Story and art by Hal Foster. Adapted by Max Trell. Across a decaying Roman Empire, on the isles of Greece, and upon the waves of the Mediterranean Sea, Prince Valiant repels the attacks of pirates and Arab raiders as he searches for the ever elusive, and bewitching, Aleta, Queen of the Misty Isles. Hardcover, 128 pages, B&W. NOTE: Prose story with B&W illustrations on every page. Cover price $3.95.

Hastings Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing.
"Prince Valiant's Perilous Voyage!" Story and art by Hal Foster. Adapted by Max Trell. Prince Valiant will brave anything and face and any danger to reach home. Thrill as the brave hero comes face-to-face with jungle mammoths, turblent seas, and Saxon armies to reach his final destination. Hardcover, 128 pages, B&W.
NOTE: Prose story with B&W illustrations on every page. Dust jacket and exterior cover of the HC have matching artwork. Cover price $3.95.

Hastings Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Prince Valiant and the Golden Princess!" Story and art by Hal Foster. Adapted by Max Trell. Prince Valiant defends his homeland against the encroachment of invaders and attempts to come to terms with his fealings for the bewitching beauty, Queen Aleta. Hardcover, 128 pages, B&W. NOTE: Prose story with B&W illustrations on every page. Cover price $3.95.

Hastings Edition - Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Prince Valiant in the New World!" Story and art by Hal Foster. Adapted by Max Trell. When Queen Aleta is abducted by the nefarious Viking warlord, Ulfrun, Prince Valiant sets out across the sea and ventures to a strange and wonderful New World centuries before Columbus set sail. Hardcover, 96 pages, B&W. NOTE: Prose story with B&W illustrations on every page. Cover price $3.95.

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Hastings Edition - Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Prince Valiant and the Three Challenges!" Story and art by Hal Foster. Brave Prince Valiant must face three harrowing challenges: the trouble-making and ruthless King Tourien in Cornwall; dark sorcery wreaking havoc upon the good people of Wales; and savage men who paint themselves blue and green for stealth in the forest and seek to invade the Kingdom of Camelot! Hardcover, 96 pages, B&W. NOTE: Prose story with B&W illustrations on every page. Cover price $3.95.

Set #1 Includes Volume 1-3 - Printings may vary. "1937-1942!"

Story and art by Hal Foster.

Hal Foster's Prince Valiant is one of the most magnificent adventure comics ever and Fantagraphics' reprinting is the loveliest treatment of the strip in the history of publishing. Despite being one of our most popular series, we have never produced a holiday gift box set until now, and this deluxe package includes the first three volumes of the series, collecting the first six years of Foster's run, from 1937 through 1942!

Hardcover (3 Volumes with Slipcase), 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 336 pages (Total), full color.

Cover price $99.99.

Set #2 Includes Volume 4-6 - Printings may vary. "1943-1948!"

Story and art by Hal Foster.

Hal Foster's Prince Valiant is one of the most magnificent adventure comics ever and Fantagraphics' reprinting is the loveliest treatment of the strip in the history of publishing. This deluxe slipcase set includes volumes four through six of the series, collecting the strip's run from 1943 through 1948!

Hardcover (3 Volumes with Slipcase), 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 336 pages (Total), full color.

Cover price $99.99.

Set #3 Includes Volume 7-9 - Printings may vary. "1949-1954!"

Story and art by Hal Foster.

This box set collects the years 1949-1954 of the Arthurian legend-inspired newspaper comic strip. In Vols. 7-9 of the Arthurian newspaper comic strip, Prince Valiant and Aleta battle black magic; Arn is christened; Nimue bewitches Merlin; and more.

Hardcover (3 Volumes with Slipcase), 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 360 pages (Total), full color.

Cover price $99.99.

Set #5 Includes Volume 13-15 - Printings may vary. "1961-1966!"

Story and art by Hal Foster.

Our series of special slipcased gift sets continues with Vols. 13-15 (1961-1966).

Hardcover (3 Volumes with Slipcase), 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 336 pages (Total), full color.

Cover price $99.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1937-1938!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

HAROLD FOSTER'S LEGENDARY MEDIEVAL EPIC, FINALLY IN ITS DEFINITIVE EDITION.

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. (Such was its popularity that today, decades after Foster's death, it continues to run under different hands.) The giant Sunday-funnies pages (Valiant ran only on Sundays) gave Foster a huge canvas upon which he was able to limn epic swordfights, stunning scenes of pomp and pageantry, and some of the most beautiful human beings - male and female - ever to appear in comics. 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). Thanks to advances in production technology and newly available original proof sheets, this new series from the industry leader in quality strip classics is the first to feature superb restored artwork that captures every delicate line and chromatic nuance of Foster's original masterpiece. Comic strip aficionados will be ecstatic, and younger readers who enjoy a classic adventure yarn will be bowled over.

Book One will be rounded out with a rare, in-depth classic Foster interview previously available only in a long out-of-print issue of The Comics Journal.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "1937-1938!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

HAROLD FOSTER'S LEGENDARY MEDIEVAL EPIC, FINALLY IN ITS DEFINITIVE EDITION.

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. (Such was its popularity that today, decades after Foster's death, it continues to run under different hands.) The giant Sunday-funnies pages (Valiant ran only on Sundays) gave Foster a huge canvas upon which he was able to limn epic swordfights, stunning scenes of pomp and pageantry, and some of the most beautiful human beings - male and female - ever to appear in comics. 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). Thanks to advances in production technology and newly available original proof sheets, this new series from the industry leader in quality strip classics is the first to feature superb restored artwork that captures every delicate line and chromatic nuance of Foster's original masterpiece. Comic strip aficionados will be ecstatic, and younger readers who enjoy a classic adventure yarn will be bowled over.

Book One will be rounded out with a rare, in-depth classic Foster interview previously available only in a long out-of-print issue of The Comics Journal.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1939-1940!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

SWORD AND SORCERY AT ITS GRANDEST AS THE CLASSIC ADVENTURE STRIP CONTINUES IN SECOND VOLUME!

For 35 years, Hal Foster created epic adventure and romantic fantasy in his legendary Sunday strip, Prince Valiant. Realistic in its visual execution and noble in its subject, depicting a time in which the fabled warriors of history and legends fought together for the greater good, it remains one of the great masterpieces of the medium.

In this second volume, Prince Valiant helps his father reclaim his throne in kingdom of Thule, fights alongside King Arthur, and is made a knight of the Round Table in recompense for his bravery and wit. Bored by the peace he helped to create, Val decides to independently pull together the forces to battle the Huns' descent on Southern Europe. When Val's army breaches the Huns' stronghold, however, he discovers that corruption reigns still further west in Rome. Thus Val sets off with Sir Gawain and Tristam of Arthurian legend fame, and the familial kinship of the trio sees them through chivalrous escapades, false imprisonment and daring escapes. By the end of this volume, they go their separate ways, and Val boards a ship to Sicily-yet a storm approaches, throwing him off-course, as adventure follows him everywhere.

Fantagraphics is proud to present these strips, which, thanks to the use of original proof sheets and advances in printing technology, are even brighter and crisper than when they were originally published 70 years ago. Foster's work, painterly and sweeping, is finally treated to the grand depiction it deserves.

These illustrative, time-honored comic strips will enthrall old readers and just as easily awe new ones.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "1939-1940!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

SWORD AND SORCERY AT ITS GRANDEST AS THE CLASSIC ADVENTURE STRIP CONTINUES IN SECOND VOLUME!

For 35 years, Hal Foster created epic adventure and romantic fantasy in his legendary Sunday strip, Prince Valiant. Realistic in its visual execution and noble in its subject, depicting a time in which the fabled warriors of history and legends fought together for the greater good, it remains one of the great masterpieces of the medium.

In this second volume, Prince Valiant helps his father reclaim his throne in kingdom of Thule, fights alongside King Arthur, and is made a knight of the Round Table in recompense for his bravery and wit. Bored by the peace he helped to create, Val decides to independently pull together the forces to battle the Huns' descent on Southern Europe. When Val's army breaches the Huns' stronghold, however, he discovers that corruption reigns still further west in Rome. Thus Val sets off with Sir Gawain and Tristam of Arthurian legend fame, and the familial kinship of the trio sees them through chivalrous escapades, false imprisonment and daring escapes. By the end of this volume, they go their separate ways, and Val boards a ship to Sicily-yet a storm approaches, throwing him off-course, as adventure follows him everywhere.

Fantagraphics is proud to present these strips, which, thanks to the use of original proof sheets and advances in printing technology, are even brighter and crisper than when they were originally published 70 years ago. Foster's work, painterly and sweeping, is finally treated to the grand depiction it deserves.

These illustrative, time-honored comic strips will enthrall old readers and just as easily awe new ones.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "1941-1942!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

With this volume, Foster reaches the peak of his drawing and storytelling prowess.

This third volume features a ten-month epic entitled "Fights for the Singing Sword" (a globetrotting adventure fueled by Valiant's obsessive search for his bride-to-be Aleta throughout Northern Africa), "The Misty Isles" (Valiant meets Aleta face to face but flees upon learning that she has had his crew killed) and "Homeward Bound," where Valiant continues his travels before finally returning to Camelot. His return is shortlived as an alliance threatens Britain's security, and thus Valiant must journey forth to "The Roman Wall." This volume also includes a portfolio of instances where Foster's work was edited or censored (including a hilariously prudish edit by a Canadian Catholic paper), and an introductory essay on Foster's art by renowned comics historian and critic Dan Nadel.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "1941-1942!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

With this volume, Foster reaches the peak of his drawing and storytelling prowess. This third volume features a ten-month epic entitled "Fights for the Singing Sword" (a globetrotting adventure fueled by Valiant's obsessive search for his bride-to-be Aleta throughout Northern Africa), "The Misty Isles" (Valiant meets Aleta face to face but flees upon learning that she has had his crew killed) and "Homeward Bound," where Valiant continues his travels before finally returning to Camelot. His return is shortlived as an alliance threatens Britain's security, and thus Valiant must journey forth to "The Roman Wall."

This volume also includes a portfolio of instances where Foster's work was edited or censored (including a hilariously prudish edit by a Canadian Catholic paper), and an introductory essay on Foster's art by renowned comics historian and critic Dan Nadel.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "1943-1944!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

With its stunning art reproduced directly from pristine printers proofs, Fantagraphics has introduced a new generation to Hal Foster's masterpiece, while providing long-time fans with the ultimate, definitive version of the strip.

Volume 4 in this acclaimed series features the stories "The Long Voyage to Thule", "The Seductress", "The Call of the Sea", "The Jealous Cripple" and "The Winning of Aleta".

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "1943-1944!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

With its stunning art reproduced directly from pristine printers proofs, Fantagraphics has introduced a new generation to Hal Foster's masterpiece, while providing long-time fans with the ultimate, definitive version of the strip.

Volume 4 in this acclaimed series features the stories "The Long Voyage to Thule", "The Seductress", "The Call of the Sea", "The Jealous Cripple" and "The Winning of Aleta".

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "1945-1946!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

Fantagraphics' ever-popular series of Hal Foster's epic masterpiece forges ahead with Val's adventures continuing unabated despite his recent betrothal. Scanned once again from superb syndicate proofs, half the strips in this volume also include Foster's bonus "Medieval Castle" strip, a chronicle of two young boys growing up during the time of the First Crusade. But by the end of the 1945 strips this series has ended and the Valiant portion resumes its full-page glory.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "1947-1948!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

As Hal Foster's masterpiece enters its second decade, Valiant and Aleta journey to the "New World." Also included are essays and Foster's map of Val's voyage to/from the New World. As always, this volume is shot directly from Foster's personal collection of syndicate proofs, their glorious colors restored to create a sumptuous reading experience.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "1949-1950!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

As Hal Foster's Prince Valiant enters the 1950's, Val investigates reports of black magic, battles the Picts and even finds time to visit his young son, Arn. Shot from original printer's proofs, Volume 7 will also feature the usual wealth of supplements, including another brace of rarely-seen Foster art, and an introduction by the recently-anointed artist of the ongoing Prince Valiant strip, Thomas Yeates.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "1951-1952!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

Our continuing reprinting of Hal Foster's sumptuous epic enters the 1950s. This volume includes the second half of "The Missionaries" and concludes with the beginning of "Valhalla."Prince Valiant Volume 8also includes an article on Foster's "Mounties" ad campaign paintings from the 1930s. Once again, the pages have been scanned directly from Foster's personal collection of syndicate proofs, providing the most spectacular iteration of this material since its original publication in Sunday newspapers 60 years ago.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "1953-1954!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

FROM ROME TO VALHALLA WITH PRINCE VALIANT!

In our ninth volume, Arn tries his hand at being a warrior, Merlin is bewitched by Nimue, and Tillicum and Boltar have a son named Hatha - the first interracial baby "born" in comics. Most of the second half of this volume follows Gawain and Val's pilgrimage to the holy city of Jerusalem and Queen Aleta's return to the Misty Isles, where treacherous nobles seek her throne... and her death. Also featuring a look at Prince Valiant's 1954 escapades on both the large and small screens by Foster scholar Brian M. Kane. As with all the previous volumes in this highly acclaimed series, these pages are reproduced for the first time from Foster's personal set of color engraver's proofs, the most impeccably produced Prince Valiant series ever produced.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "1955-1956!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

Our tenth volume fids our band of heroes making their way back to the Kingdom of Thule, battling barbarians on the way. Valiant returns to fid hunger threatening the populace of Thule. The volume ends with Val's return to Camelot, a tournament and new treachery in Cornwall.

Also included are an introduction by legendary comics artist Timothy Truman, and a special annotated gallery of Hal Foster's incredible Mountie. Once again, all pages are reproduced for the fist time from Foster's personal set of color engraver's proofs.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. 1957-1958!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

In the eleventh volume of Fantagraphics award-winning series, Prince Valiant leaves Cornwall and returns to Aleta, after which the two are summoned to Camelot. Val then begins searching for Gawain, thus commencing another adventure. Presented in full, glorious, restored color and including Foster's rare advertising art from the 1920s, this is the finest reproduction of this enthralling, romantic adventure serial ever published.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "1959-1960!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

Volume twelve begins with Prince Valiant attempting to rescue Sir Gawain from prison. Val then sets out on a quest to find the legendary Holy Grail with the foundation of the Fellowship of the Table Round at stake. Bonus features include an introduction by legendary comics artist Neal Adams and a gallery of Foster's rare advertising art. Directly scanned from the engraver's proofs, this is the finest reproduction of one of the greatest and most influential adventure strips of all time. Full color throughout.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "1961-1962!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

Presenting two more years of Hal Foster's award-winning, and best-selling masterpiece printed from the artist's personal color engraver's proofs. This volume begins with Prince Valiant in search of Arn who has been abducted. Next, Val sets off for the Holy Land on a mission to find an overland trade route from Rome to Britain. But danger shadows the noble Prince of Thule and Val is wounded, his horse has gone feral, and Arn is kidnapped once more and held for ransom.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. "1963-1964!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

This volume opens with Val being sent to thwart an attack by King Cidwick and closes with his returning to Thule to find a guerilla war being waged against King Aguar.

This volume also includes an introduction by comics writer Roger Stern, who looks back at the artists inspired by Hal Foster. Hal Foster's Prince Valiant is the most magisterial strip ever conceived, and Fantagraphics Books' series is the loveliest production of this masterpiece ever published.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. "1965-1966!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

Traveling the North Atlantic Ocean leads Prince Arn and his crew to the New World. Arn's Vikings team up with the Algonquins, leading to the discovery of the St. Lawrence seaway. Meanwhile, Mordrid plots his revenge, Aleta suffers a case of mistaken identity and Prince Valiant goes on a mission to find a missing heir. This volume also includes a feature on Bob Fujitani's Prince Valiant stories in the Dell comic books, and a gallery of Valiant covers from books and comics.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. "1967-1968!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

Hal Foster's Prince Valiant continues as one of the greatest adventure comics ever conceived and Fantagraphics' reprinting is the loveliest treatment of the strip in the history of publishing. In Volume 16, Prince Valiant tracks down a missing heir only to become a mentor to the reluctant leader. There is in-fighting amongst family members and knights in the Hall of Champions, young Arn goes berserk under the incantation of the feral forest people, Aleta plots against the greedy governors of the Misty Isles and the royal children discover romance.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. "1969-1970!"

Story and art by Harold Foster.

In volume 17, Valiant is back in Britain, where he finds himself in the middle of a conflict between Saxon settlers and violent Viking raiders. Gawain's return journey to Camelot is fraught with romantic misadventure and Young Galan goes on a hunt to capture the fabled unicorn. Meanwhile, Arn is enslaved and held for ransom.

This volume also includes a supplementary section of rarities and extras, curated by Foster historian Brian M. Kane.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

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.

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.

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.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. "1977-1978!"

Created by Hal Foster. Story and art by John Cullen Murphy and Cullen Murphy.

Scum and villainy have entered the ranks of the continent's troubadours, Prince Valiant travels to Jerusalem to recover stolen holy relics and Queen Aleta seeks refuge in a hidden city ruled by women. Plus more dazzling commercial illustration work by Hal Foster.

All hail the original Game of Thrones!

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 124 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. "1979-1980!"

Created by Hal Foster. Story and art by John Cullen Murphy and Cullen Murphy.

The latest volume to collect the greatest adventure comic strip in history in full-color. Galan begins the journey to knighthood, bringing both shame and honor upon himself. Val is enslaved in the Berber salt mines while a death watch has begun for King Arthur, and Mordred plots to usurp the throne. Also: a tour of Prince Valiant's England by Cullen Murphy, son of John Cullen Murphy and Todd Goldberg further examines of the historical reality behind the Prince Valiant strip.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 124 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Volume 23 - 1st printing. "1981-1982!"

Created by Hal Foster. Story and art by John Cullen Murphy and Cullen Murphy. Art by John Cullen Murphy and Cullen Murphy. Introduction by George Pratt.

In this volume, there's death, birth, curses, quests, plots, magic, and war. Prince Valiant journeys to the bowels of the Earth on a quest for humanity involving a curse on the Kingdom, monstrous imps, and a mystical casket. Mordred leads an invasion across Britain, culminating in the siege of Camelot. Aleta's pregnancy promises to bring a new child into the family. Arn begins a courtship of Maeve and embarks on quests to obtain the Sacred Ring of India and to find his lost newborn brother.

Renowned painter and graphic novelist George Pratt (Batman, Sandman) introduces the volume.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Volume 24 - 1st printing. "1983-1984!"

Created by Hal Foster. Story and art by John Cullen Murphy and Cullen Murphy. Art by John Cullen Murphy and Cullen Murphy. Introduction by Stan Sakai.

In Volume 24 (1983-1984), Val plays a game of life-or-death using people as chess pieces, Merlin gives Val a magic ring and Val joins a hunt for a cattle-killing man-beast.

Plus, Mordred launches an attack on the defenseless kingdom and Arn's love for Maeve takes a turn toward heartbreak when the identity of her father is revealed. Hal Foster's Prince Valiant is the most illustrious heroic saga ever written and is presented here in full, glorious, restored color.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Volume 25 - 1st printing. "1985-1986!"

Created by Hal Foster. Story and art by Hal Foster, John Cullen Murphy and Cullen Murphy. Foreword by Cullen Murphy.

Fantagraphics is proud to present the 25th volume of one of the most enduring comic strips, based on Arthurian legend, ever created.

As this latest collection begins, Val and Arn are in Lappland, where they get involved with two twin brothers' struggle over succession. Arn consults a mystical hermit about whether his destiny intertwines with Maeve's, the daughter of an archenemy. With the sinister Mordred in control of Camelot, Val and Aleta seek to raise an army; this goal requires Val to capture a notorious outlaw, battle a troll, and find a hidden treasure. Arthur's forces come together at High Cross, and he wages an epic battle for the fate of Camelot, during which Arn becomes a knight of the round table.

Also included, Prince Valiant writer Cullen Murphy and colorist Meg Murphy pay tribute to their mother, Joan, model for Aleta and other female characters for their father.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. "1987-1988!"

Created by Hal Foster. Story and art by Hal Foster, John Cullen Murphy and Cullen Murphy. Foreword by Cullen Murphy.

The most visually opulent comic strip in the history of the medium celebrates its 50th anniversary with the marriage of Prince Valiant's son. Val goes in search of a northern spice route, which leads him into adventures among the Balts, the Greeks, the Lapps, and the Chinese. A Trojan Horse deception in reverse nearly wipes out Val's expedition, and a dreamlike encounter north of Cathay involves Yeti and other strange creatures. Back in Britain, Arn's bride strikes a blow against chauvinism and liberates the women of the village of Orr to exercise their true potential.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. "1989-1990!" Created by Hal Foster. The action never lets up in the newest volume of Hal Foster's masterpiece as Val embarks upon a questin in Cathay, encounters a mechincal dragon, Mordred escapes imprisonment and Val wrestles with a tusked whale off the coast of Greenland! Plus an introduction by Turkish/German artist Ertugrul Edrine and scences of heavy-metal interpreation of Prince Valiant. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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Volume 28 - 1st printing. "1991-1992!" Created by Hal Foster. The 28th volume of Fantagraphics' ambitious reprinting of Hal Foster's immortal masterpiece. On a quest in the Asian lands of Cathay, Prince Valiant encounters a fire-breathing mechanical dragon and the legendary adventurer Prester John. Armies converge, mountains crumble, and a father and son are reunited. Mordred escapes imprisonment and treacherously stabs Arn, who learns that Maeve is soon to give birth. Val discovers a lost colony and wrestles with a tusked whale off the coast of Greenland, but a spell overcomes the expedition on the Isle of Lost Youth. Plus, an introduction by Turkish/German artist Ertugrul Edirne. And behind the scenes of a heavy-metal interpretation of Prince Valiant. 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. Starring a daring and gallant young hero, the series features epic swordfights, elaborate scenes of pomp and pageantry, and breathless plotting that always leaves the reader wanting more. Fantagraphics' deluxe editions, each collecting two years' worth of Sunday strips, boast superbly restored artwork that captures every delicate line and chromatic nuance of Foster's art. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Gary Gianni. Foreword by Mike Mignola. Introduction by Robert Wagner. The Prince Valiant Page offers a well-rounded, informative look at both Gary Gianni's rendition of the Prince Valiant Sunday strip and his own working procedures. After 25 years as a professional illustrator, Gianni describes his new role as an assistant to John Cullen Murphy (who assisted Hal Foster - Prince Valiant's creator), continuing with in-depth knowledge of the strip's creative process. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Signed by Gary Gianni - 1st printing. Story and art by Gary Gianni. Foreword by Mike Mignola. Introduction by Robert Wagner. The Prince Valiant Page offers a well-rounded, informative look at both Gary Gianni's rendition of the Prince Valiant Sunday strip and his own working procedures. After 25 years as a professional illustrator, Gianni describes his new role as an assistant to John Cullen Murphy (who assisted Hal Foster - Prince Valiant's creator), continuing with in-depth knowledge of the strip's creative process. Includes a bound-in plate reproducing a bonus drawing. Hardcover (Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 114 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies. Cover price $39.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Book 1: 1954. Story, art and cover by Hal Foster. Reprints of the medieval adventure strip, considered one of the artistic high points of the comic strip. Collects the complete daily strips from 1954, strips #879 - 931. Valiant and Gawain travel to the Misty Isles and help Queen Aleta defend her kingdom from nobles seeking her overthrow. Then Val and Gawain make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where they find an imprisoned British knight and battle the scheming Ben El Rasch. A resourceful peasant girl aids Gawain when he faces a treacherous Goth warrior in a duel. Under the Frivolous Curls; Prince Arn and the Sorceress; The Pilgrimage; Back in the Misty Isles. 9 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 56 pages, Full Color.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Book 2: 1955. Story, art and cover by Hal Foster. Reprints of the medieval adventure strip, considered one of the artistic high points of the comic strip. Collects the complete daily strips from 1955, strips #932 - 988. Valiant, Sir Gawain and Katwin are aided on their dangerous voyage home by a crew of Vikings. Aleta thinks fast when she is abducted as a bride for a rival Khan. Val is injured during the overland journey to the Baltic Sea. Val tells his children stories of his early days, including how he met Gawain and his first visit to Camelot. The Strange Route. 9 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 56 pages, Full Color.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Book 5: 1957-1959. Story, art and cover by Hal Foster. Reprints of the medieval adventure strip, considered one of the artistic high points of the comic strip. Collects the complete daily strips from November 24, 1957 to January 18, 1959.Valiant's son Arn goes to live with a neighboring king for three years as a sort of foreign exchange program. Shipwrecked after an enemy attack, Val must make a dangerous overland journey home. King Arthur sends Val on a hazardous mission into Saxon-held territory that includes a contentious visit to London. Valiant leads the search after Sir Gawain disappears in Wales. The Exchange; The Wanderer; Reckless Youth; The Jealousy of A Queen. 9 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 56 pages, Full Color.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Book 8: 1963-1965. Story, art and cover by Hal Foster. Reprints of the medieval adventure strip, considered one of the artistic high points of the comic strip. Collects the complete daily strips from Oct. 20, 1963 to Jan. 3, 1965. Valiant's son Arn joins a mission to investigate a Saxon war party, and to find out more, he joins the war party itself as a ruse. Wanting Aleta for himself, Count Brecey tries to have Val killed in tournament, and when that fails, he just kidnaps her. Valiant and Arn are enlisted as warrior-diplomats when King Arthur needs to unite the various kingdoms to repel a Saxon invasion. Valiant returns home to Thule just in time to defend it from another invasion. Saxons in the Vale; Another Abduction; The Battle of Badon Hill; The Matchmakers; Guerilla War in Thule. Final issue of the series. 9 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 64 pages, Full Color.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Prophecy!"

Story and art By Hal Foster.

Hal Foster is considered by many to be one of the greatest illustrators of the 20th century. Foster's work has inspired generations of artists, including Jack Kirby, Lou Fine, Frank Frazetta, Al Williamson, Joe Kubert, John Buscema and Carl Barks, among others. Hal Foster's epic Prince Valiant Sunday strips are collected in these full-color treasury volumes. Prince Valiant Volume #1: The Prophecy, story and art by Hal Foster, was published by Fantagraphics Books.

Softcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.