Richard Pini

Wendy Pini

Delfin Barral

Journey to Sorrow's End

Elfquest

Elfquest: The Art of the Story handpicks a selection of Richard and Wendy Pini’s favorite Elfquest tales, scanned directly from the original art. Wendy’s technical skills and visual storytelling abilities can be examined in glorious detail. This book includes the fan-favorite all-out action story of Cutter and Rayek’s most dynamic confrontation, from Hidden Years #9.5. It features full pencils by Wendy displayed side-by-side with finished inks by John Byrne. Wendy’s range of style is further explored through graceful inks showcased in Heart’s Way, as well as vivid mixed-media used in Little Patch, Rogue’s Curse, The Jury and Wolfwood. These short pieces are significant examples of some of the finest Elfquest stories ever told. Each unlettered art page is paired with its as-published twin. Many also include fresh commentary, captions and layout sketches. Even the most die-hard fan will appreciate this strikingly fresh behind-the-scenes journey, while those new to Elfquest will gain an unparalleled look into why the series has captured the imaginations of legions of fans worldwide. Unprecedented access to the Elfquest archives--combined with painstaking attention to detail by both Flesk Publications and Wendy and Richard Pini--now offers these gems for all Questers to share.

The Art of the Story

Lorien O'Brien

This is yet another must have for any ElfQuest fan. This is a behind the scenes book, that showcases the final product with the original art, sometimes even the first sketches, and then the inking. Along with each page is commentary by both Wendy and Richard, as they explain what was going on, what she was thinking about, and how the story evolved.

I absolutely adored this book and I'm so glad that I own it. If possible, you should look for the deluxe version, it has extra pages and is truly beautiful.
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"The Palace of the High Ones is changing the elves. Cutter's daughter Ember and her tribe must fight of the tyrant Angrif Djun"--

The Final Quest

ElfQuest

Judy McClure

Under a two-mooned sky Chief Cutter and The Wolfriders are driven from their forest home by the threat of annihilation. As they wander an ever-changing landscape inhabited by excitable humans and other odd creatures, they discover other elf-tribes as well. Alliances are formed and broken, and epic battles fought in this enormous fantasy epic. This edition collects 'The Final Quest' with commentaries from creators Wendy and Rick Pini.

Collects issues six through ten of the ElfQuest saga, chronicling the tale of the Wolfriders and their leader Cutter as they are driven from their homeland by encroaching humans and must search for a new home.

John Ostrander

Jink!

In the far future of the World of Two Moons, human civilization has covered the planet -- and the elves have disappeared. Where did they go. This volume and #14 tell the story of a mysterious woman who is more than she seems--for she may be the last surviving descendant of the missing elves.

Mindcoil

On a planet where elves, humans, and trolls have lived for millions of years, conflict arises on a grand scale when Bearclaw, the tenth chief of the Wolfriders, confronts a new human settlement near an elf camp.

Wolfrider

The Wolfrider chief's son Sunstream finds romance with a lovely sea elf named Brill and all of the Wolfriders are excited about meeing the WaveDancers, but the WaveDancer's chief's fear for his people may put an end to both love and a long-awaited reunion.

The Discovery

The raging battle between humans and elves continues, causing Bearclaw to reevaluate his responsibilities to Joyleaf and Cutter, only to discover that there is another creature he must face.

Presents further adventures of the Wolfriders, a band of elves, and others of their kind who live on a savage Earthlike world.

The Hidden Years : All New Stories

In 1978, Richard and Wendy Pini self-published Elfquest #1 and introduced audiences around the world to the elfin Wolfriders, trolls, and superstitious humans, all trying to co-exist on the World of Two Moons. Since that first story appeared, millions of copies of Elfquest have been sold around the world. Inspired by sources ranging from classic literature to Japanese manga, the Pinis created a unique universe filled with myth, danger, and the promise of hope. The beginning of that saga can be found in the previous volume, with the introduction of the Wolfriders and their leader, Cutter, as they are driven from their homeland by encroaching humans. At the end of that story, the elves found sanctuary -- but in this new volume, again their peace is threatened, not only by men once more, but also by the twin mysteries of the Forbidden Grove and Blue Mountain. Included with this archive is a bonus, long out-of-print short story from Epic Illustrated, an introduction by comic creator James A. Owen and an afterword by the Pinis.

Elfquest Journey to Sorrow's End

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