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Harlequin Valentine HC (2002 Dark Horse) 1st Edition comic books

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Harlequin Valentine HC (2002 Dark Horse) 1st Edition 1-1ST

    1st Edition - 1st printing. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art and cover by John Bolton. In this modern hardcover retelling of a classic commedia dell' arte legend of tomfoolery and hopeless, fawning love, creators Neil Gaiman (Sandman) and John Bolton (Manbat) update the relation of Harlequin and Columbine. A buffoon burdened with a brimming heart, Harlequin chases his sensible, oblivious Columbine around the city streets, having given his heart freely. Consumed with love, the impulsive clown sees his heart dragged about town, with a charming surprise to bend the tale in a modern direction. Gaiman's writing is poetic and as heartfelt as the subject matter. Bolton's art, a combination of digitally enhanced photorealism and dynamic painting provides sensational depth with bright characters over fittingly muted backgrounds. Those who have spent Valentine's Day alone are aware that the cold February holiday can be hard to swallow. Gaiman and Bolton want you to know that all it takes is a steak knife, a fork, and a bottle of quality ketchup! Hardcover, 40 pages, full color. Cover price $10.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Harlequin Valentine HC (2002 Dark Horse) 1st Edition 1-REP

    1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art and cover by John Bolton. This hardcover retelling of the Commedia dell'arte legend of hopeless, fawning love updates the relationship of buffoonish Harlequin and his sensible, oblivious Columbine. Consumed with love, the impulsive clown gives his heart freely, only to see it dragged about town, with a charming surprise to bend the tale in a modern direction. Spending a cold Valentine's Day alone can be hard to swallow, but Neil Gaiman (Coraline, Newbery Medal winner The Graveyard Book) and John Bolton (The Evil Dead) want you to know that all it takes is a steak knife, a fork, and a bottle of quality ketchup. Hardcover, 40 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.