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Elfquest #1
Fire and Flight
Fire and Flight is the first adventure of the Wolfriders. The elves are burnt out of their ancestral home by vengeful humans. Betrayed by cowardly trolls, the elfin tribe, led by Cutter, Blood of Ten Chiefs, must cross the Burning Wastelands to find a faven they've never seen. Can the Wolfriders survive? If they do, what surprises await them at Sorrow's End?
176 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1981
About the author
Wendy Pini
591 books367 followersWendy Pini is one-half of a husband and wife team with Richard Pini that created, most notably, the Elfquest series.
Wendy was born in California and adopted into the Fletcher Family in Santa Clara County. Early on, she developed as an artist and was the illustrator of her high school year book. She submitted samples of her artwork to Marvel Comics at 17 that were rejected.
Pini attended Pitzer College and received her B.A. in the Arts and joined the Los Angeles Science Fiction Society.
In 1972, she married Richard Pini and began illustrating science fiction magazines, including Galaxy, Galileo, and Worlds of If. In 1977, Richard and Wendy established a publishing company called Warp Graphics to publish their first Elfquest comic. Elfquest was self-published for 25 years and in 2003, licensed to DC Comics. The comic series has won several awards, including the Ed Aprill Award for Best Independent Comic, two Alley Awards, the Fantasy Festival Comic Book Awards for Best Alternative Comic, and the Golden Pen Award.
Wendy has illustrated other works, including Jonny Quest in 1986, Law and Chaos in 1987, and in 1989, two graphic novels of Beauty and the Beast. Recently in 2007, she completed a graphic novel entitled The Masque of Red Death.
Wendy has received several awards over the last four decades, including the San Diego Comic Convention Inkpot Award, the New York State Jaycees Distinguished Service Award, the Balrog Award for Best Artist, and was inducted into the Friends of Lulu Women Cartoonists Hall of Fame in 2002.
Wendy and her husband currently reside in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Wendy was born in California and adopted into the Fletcher Family in Santa Clara County. Early on, she developed as an artist and was the illustrator of her high school year book. She submitted samples of her artwork to Marvel Comics at 17 that were rejected.
Pini attended Pitzer College and received her B.A. in the Arts and joined the Los Angeles Science Fiction Society.
In 1972, she married Richard Pini and began illustrating science fiction magazines, including Galaxy, Galileo, and Worlds of If. In 1977, Richard and Wendy established a publishing company called Warp Graphics to publish their first Elfquest comic. Elfquest was self-published for 25 years and in 2003, licensed to DC Comics. The comic series has won several awards, including the Ed Aprill Award for Best Independent Comic, two Alley Awards, the Fantasy Festival Comic Book Awards for Best Alternative Comic, and the Golden Pen Award.
Wendy has illustrated other works, including Jonny Quest in 1986, Law and Chaos in 1987, and in 1989, two graphic novels of Beauty and the Beast. Recently in 2007, she completed a graphic novel entitled The Masque of Red Death.
Wendy has received several awards over the last four decades, including the San Diego Comic Convention Inkpot Award, the New York State Jaycees Distinguished Service Award, the Balrog Award for Best Artist, and was inducted into the Friends of Lulu Women Cartoonists Hall of Fame in 2002.
Wendy and her husband currently reside in Poughkeepsie, New York.
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June 27, 2008
Reading the ElfQuest series has been one of the highlights of my life. I'll never forget the first time I saw one in 7th grade. I thought they were so scandalous with their elf orgies. haha, so tame compared to what I now know is out there. These are not just comics to me, they are the best comics. I love the story, the characters, the art, and the world it creates. I still enjoy reading the new ones, though nothing can compare with reading the first 4 in the series. I can't say that everyone would love these, but to be truly special it can't be liked by everyone.
January 5, 2016
I really enjoyed Fire and Flight (ElfQuest #1). I know I came late to this party so it is difficult to read this as a groundbreaking graphic comic; however, the strong story-telling and the themes which are developed quickly drew me in. The art didn't quite do it for me, but that is something I can overlook for a good story. Bring on more ElfQuest!
January 25, 2020
I haven’t read this since 1984 when I was a pre-teen. Amazingly I enjoyed it as much this time as I did back then.
January 11, 2008
Elfquest is a story very close to my heart, and I believe it's one of the most undervalued and unknown masterpieces of American fantasy. 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 perhaps most all, beautifully expressive artwork.
Summarizing it will make it seem ridiculous to the uninitiated, but here goes: the Wolfriders are a forest-dwelling clan of elves. When superstitious humans set fire to their forest to drive them out, the Wolfriders must find a new home, dealing with devious trolls, a hostile desert, and strange and foreign elves along the way. I know that sounds pretty cheesy, and at times it is, but it is also magical, heartfelt, and transporting. Hm, maybe I should reread this for xmas...
Summarizing it will make it seem ridiculous to the uninitiated, but here goes: the Wolfriders are a forest-dwelling clan of elves. When superstitious humans set fire to their forest to drive them out, the Wolfriders must find a new home, dealing with devious trolls, a hostile desert, and strange and foreign elves along the way. I know that sounds pretty cheesy, and at times it is, but it is also magical, heartfelt, and transporting. Hm, maybe I should reread this for xmas...
August 25, 2018
And so it begins. 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 “Elfquest” series is one of those that I have never read, but I’ve always wanted to carve out the time for it. There is a lot of history here…..best to just dive right on in.
“Elfquest” is the brainchild of Wendy and Richard Pini. It was one of the first independent comics series that strove for mainstream acceptance rather than underground cult status. “Elfquest” was much more in line with standard fantasy and science-fiction stories, and its success would open the floodgates for many more publishers of independent comics. The “Elfquest” Wiki article gives a pretty good rundown of the basic history of the series.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elfquest
I’d prefer to instead focus on the stories and the art, along with my memories of what it was like to be a comic book fan back in the late ‘70s and ‘80s, when graphic novels were just coming into their own as a narrative form and the standard comic-book tropes of the past were being turned upside down by a whole new generation of writers and artists who were not afraid to experiment and take chances with their projects.
What I remember from when “Elfquest” first appeared was that it had a dedicated and rabid fanbase. It still does, of course, but back when it initially arrived on the scene it was so unique and difficult to find that it drove some people a little bit...uh….batty. I migrated to Houston in 1982 and moved in with some people my brother knew, friends from work. They were all a bit older than I was, but we got along well and did the nerdy D&D thing, and the crazy hippiemagicwizardcrystalballceremonialmagic thing and…..I’m getting off track here. Long story short, a new issue of “Elfquest” would appear in the house and someone would disappear into the bathroom with it, locking the door behind them. When they were done, they would pass it to another person in the house who would then disappear into the bathroom, locking the door behind them. You can see where this is going. “Fan” is shorthand for “fanatic,” and that’s what these folks were.
But I never caught the bug. I got married in 1990, and my wife is a big fan, but I still never latched on. I have friends who come over to our house and drool at our collection of the original Starblaze and Father Tree graphic novels, but they have just been sitting on the shelf. Until now. Now is the time for me to see what I have been missing all these years. And yes, we really DO have the original printings of the collected issues from back in the day. The first four graphic novels were published by Donning/Starblaze and comprised the initial 20 issues of the comic book as one contained story. Four more graphic novels were issued by Father Tree Press, and contained the next two sagas in sequence. Those were “Siege at Blue Mountain” and “Kings of the Broken Wheel.”
“Elfquest” is, naturally, the gift that keeps on giving, having spawned an empire of ongoing stories and reprints and other miscellania that could easily overflow a bookshelf, but I’m going to stop after the first two sets of graphic novels. Those original stories are iconic and legendary, and need to be read. The rest of the material still leaves me with a feeling of “meh.”
But enough. Onward.
Descended from an elder race of “High Ones,” young Elf Chieftain Cutter and his small band of followers find themselves on the wrong end of an aggressive attack by a neighboring human tribe. Burned out of their “holt,” they take refuge in the caverns of the untrustworthy trolls, who trick them into taking a passage underneath the mountain the trolls call home to a barren desert wasteland. Cutter and his group spend three horrible days crossing the desert to find another tribe of elves living in a sort of desert oasis. But these elves are more agrarian and civilized than Cutter’s company, and the introduction between the two elven societies is strained to say the least. Cutter and his tribe seem savage and primitive by comparison, and worse yet, they ride and bond with wolves. Events tumble even more out of control as Cutter instantly “recognizes” his lifemate amongst the newfound elves. But she already HAS a suitor, and he’s not happy with this newfound competition. And so the adventure begins……..
These are not your Tolkien’s elves, though the “High Ones” that we see briefly at the beginning of the story definitely resemble the sort of stock/standard graceful and elegant creatures that are usually found in fantasy literature. No, the Pini elves are more in line with Hobbits in stature and physical nature, though with decidedly less fur on their feet. The Wolfrider Clan are children of the forest , and have a sort of Celtic vibe going on. The Village of the Sun Folk have a more Amerindian thing happening, darker skinned and more rooted to the land than their woodland cousins. The entire story occurs on a planet with two moons that resembles Earth in some sort of a stone-age era. The elves have mastered agriculture and hunting, but the humans are stuck in a fearful and primitive state. The trolls are well, trollish. Dark and creepy, they have names like “Picknose,” which gives you an idea of what their race is like.
Wendy Pini’s artwork is suited to the material. She depicts all of her elves as having a sort of feminine grace no matter their gender, and she is good with action scenes. It’s solid, straight-ahead comic book art all the way around. The main strength of the “Elfquest” series is the complex storytelling and the depth of the characters. Even the sidekicks have solid backstories, and the tale itself has all of the elements that make for great fantasy writing. What struck me the most about “Elfquest” is that the whole thing always feels like it’s in motion, throbbing with a delicious sort of kinetic energy that keeps the story moving along even in the quiet moments. I think that’s a function of both the plot itself and Wendy’s art...everything about this book FLOWS.
It should be noted that while the original comics were issued in black & white, this composite graphic novel is colorized. It’s also worth recognizing that the WARP Graphics publications were larger when compared to the standard comic-book format, being magazine sized much like “The Savage Sword of Conan” was.
I’m getting a pretty good idea of why “Elfquest” was so strikingly original during its time. The only other comics that could really compare to it were sword & sorcery fare such as “Conan” and “Red Sonja.” “Elfquest” gave readers an entirely new universe to play in, even if it was a bit derivative and familiar to most fantasy fans. The combination of action, romance, and humor is strong with this one, though, and there are interesting hints of sexuality that couldn’t have been carried off in a typical syndicated comic book of the era. “Elfquest Book 1” wraps up as a more or less complete story cycle, but as we know, the wheel keeps turning for the Pini elves. I guess it’s on to Book 2 to see what happens next………..
“Elfquest” is the brainchild of Wendy and Richard Pini. It was one of the first independent comics series that strove for mainstream acceptance rather than underground cult status. “Elfquest” was much more in line with standard fantasy and science-fiction stories, and its success would open the floodgates for many more publishers of independent comics. The “Elfquest” Wiki article gives a pretty good rundown of the basic history of the series.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elfquest
I’d prefer to instead focus on the stories and the art, along with my memories of what it was like to be a comic book fan back in the late ‘70s and ‘80s, when graphic novels were just coming into their own as a narrative form and the standard comic-book tropes of the past were being turned upside down by a whole new generation of writers and artists who were not afraid to experiment and take chances with their projects.
What I remember from when “Elfquest” first appeared was that it had a dedicated and rabid fanbase. It still does, of course, but back when it initially arrived on the scene it was so unique and difficult to find that it drove some people a little bit...uh….batty. I migrated to Houston in 1982 and moved in with some people my brother knew, friends from work. They were all a bit older than I was, but we got along well and did the nerdy D&D thing, and the crazy hippiemagicwizardcrystalballceremonialmagic thing and…..I’m getting off track here. Long story short, a new issue of “Elfquest” would appear in the house and someone would disappear into the bathroom with it, locking the door behind them. When they were done, they would pass it to another person in the house who would then disappear into the bathroom, locking the door behind them. You can see where this is going. “Fan” is shorthand for “fanatic,” and that’s what these folks were.
But I never caught the bug. I got married in 1990, and my wife is a big fan, but I still never latched on. I have friends who come over to our house and drool at our collection of the original Starblaze and Father Tree graphic novels, but they have just been sitting on the shelf. Until now. Now is the time for me to see what I have been missing all these years. And yes, we really DO have the original printings of the collected issues from back in the day. The first four graphic novels were published by Donning/Starblaze and comprised the initial 20 issues of the comic book as one contained story. Four more graphic novels were issued by Father Tree Press, and contained the next two sagas in sequence. Those were “Siege at Blue Mountain” and “Kings of the Broken Wheel.”
“Elfquest” is, naturally, the gift that keeps on giving, having spawned an empire of ongoing stories and reprints and other miscellania that could easily overflow a bookshelf, but I’m going to stop after the first two sets of graphic novels. Those original stories are iconic and legendary, and need to be read. The rest of the material still leaves me with a feeling of “meh.”
But enough. Onward.
Descended from an elder race of “High Ones,” young Elf Chieftain Cutter and his small band of followers find themselves on the wrong end of an aggressive attack by a neighboring human tribe. Burned out of their “holt,” they take refuge in the caverns of the untrustworthy trolls, who trick them into taking a passage underneath the mountain the trolls call home to a barren desert wasteland. Cutter and his group spend three horrible days crossing the desert to find another tribe of elves living in a sort of desert oasis. But these elves are more agrarian and civilized than Cutter’s company, and the introduction between the two elven societies is strained to say the least. Cutter and his tribe seem savage and primitive by comparison, and worse yet, they ride and bond with wolves. Events tumble even more out of control as Cutter instantly “recognizes” his lifemate amongst the newfound elves. But she already HAS a suitor, and he’s not happy with this newfound competition. And so the adventure begins……..
These are not your Tolkien’s elves, though the “High Ones” that we see briefly at the beginning of the story definitely resemble the sort of stock/standard graceful and elegant creatures that are usually found in fantasy literature. No, the Pini elves are more in line with Hobbits in stature and physical nature, though with decidedly less fur on their feet. The Wolfrider Clan are children of the forest , and have a sort of Celtic vibe going on. The Village of the Sun Folk have a more Amerindian thing happening, darker skinned and more rooted to the land than their woodland cousins. The entire story occurs on a planet with two moons that resembles Earth in some sort of a stone-age era. The elves have mastered agriculture and hunting, but the humans are stuck in a fearful and primitive state. The trolls are well, trollish. Dark and creepy, they have names like “Picknose,” which gives you an idea of what their race is like.
Wendy Pini’s artwork is suited to the material. She depicts all of her elves as having a sort of feminine grace no matter their gender, and she is good with action scenes. It’s solid, straight-ahead comic book art all the way around. The main strength of the “Elfquest” series is the complex storytelling and the depth of the characters. Even the sidekicks have solid backstories, and the tale itself has all of the elements that make for great fantasy writing. What struck me the most about “Elfquest” is that the whole thing always feels like it’s in motion, throbbing with a delicious sort of kinetic energy that keeps the story moving along even in the quiet moments. I think that’s a function of both the plot itself and Wendy’s art...everything about this book FLOWS.
It should be noted that while the original comics were issued in black & white, this composite graphic novel is colorized. It’s also worth recognizing that the WARP Graphics publications were larger when compared to the standard comic-book format, being magazine sized much like “The Savage Sword of Conan” was.
I’m getting a pretty good idea of why “Elfquest” was so strikingly original during its time. The only other comics that could really compare to it were sword & sorcery fare such as “Conan” and “Red Sonja.” “Elfquest” gave readers an entirely new universe to play in, even if it was a bit derivative and familiar to most fantasy fans. The combination of action, romance, and humor is strong with this one, though, and there are interesting hints of sexuality that couldn’t have been carried off in a typical syndicated comic book of the era. “Elfquest Book 1” wraps up as a more or less complete story cycle, but as we know, the wheel keeps turning for the Pini elves. I guess it’s on to Book 2 to see what happens next………..
March 26, 2024
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. Sometimes our "dates" would consist of us sitting side by side reading for hours and debating the finer points of elf lore. That my high school boyfriend eventually became my husband, makes this series dear to my heart.
Fire and Flight introduces us to the Wolfriders, an elfin band that rides wolves and lives in the woods, or as they call it, The Holt. Primitive humans are their enemies and have captured one of the elves, Redlance. A rescue is mounted to retrieve their friend, but at great cost, as the humans burn down the woods in retaliation. All the elves and their wolves are able to escape to the caverns of the trolls, but due to some trickery, the trolls lead them underground and abandon them near an entrance to a desert.
Raid at Sorrow's End (parts 1 & 2) has the elves, led by their leader Cutter, setting out across the sands in the hope of finding a new home. On the brink of disaster, they are completely shocked to find a hidden elfin village in the desert mountains. They barge into the peaceful village, creating chaos, for the other tribe is as shocked at their existence as they are. The Sun Villagers welcome the Wolfriders while Leetah, the Healer, uses her magic to heal Redlance.
The Challenge gives some important background to the story as Savah the eldest Sun Village elf there, explains how the elves and humans became enemies and how the desert tribe came to be where they are. Cutter feels the pull of "recognition" towards Leetah, to the great dismay of Rayek, the Sun Village's chief hunter. Cutter & Rayek engage in a series of physical challenges in an attempt to win Leetah's heart. The other Wolfriders have some character development in this segment, and we learn more about the family connections among them.
Voice of the Sun wraps up the intertwining of the two tribes, with Leetah accepting Cutter to be her mate. Rayek goes off into the great unknown and we are left wondering what will be the next adventure the elf tribes will face.
ElfQuest Book 1 contains the collected issues 1-5, which were originally in black and white, beautifully colorized for the graphic novel format. The artwork of ElfQuest is beyond amazing. While both Wendy & Richard Pini tell the story, Wendy's art IS ElfQuest. The details are extraordinary, with every panel inked with precision. The woods, the caverns, and the village have such details- a complete world is being created. Each elf is unique in looks and personality, and you really start to know the tribe members. Although this first book is stunning, the continuing books of the elf saga continue to get better in both artwork and storytelling.
The first comic came out in 1978 and new comics & graphic novels are still being produced today. The series has been published through many different publishers, from big ones such as Marvel and DC to independent publishers such as WARP (Wendy and Richard Pini) Graphics and currently Dark Horse Comics. A wonderful website (http://elfquest.com/), which includes the stories published through 2014, is a must for fans of this cult classic comic. I hope that you will adore this series as much as I have, and yes, the series has been introduced to my children, so the next generation will love it as much as my husband and I have. ♥
This review can also be found on my blog: https://graphicnovelty2.com/2016/03/0...
Fire and Flight introduces us to the Wolfriders, an elfin band that rides wolves and lives in the woods, or as they call it, The Holt. Primitive humans are their enemies and have captured one of the elves, Redlance. A rescue is mounted to retrieve their friend, but at great cost, as the humans burn down the woods in retaliation. All the elves and their wolves are able to escape to the caverns of the trolls, but due to some trickery, the trolls lead them underground and abandon them near an entrance to a desert.
Raid at Sorrow's End (parts 1 & 2) has the elves, led by their leader Cutter, setting out across the sands in the hope of finding a new home. On the brink of disaster, they are completely shocked to find a hidden elfin village in the desert mountains. They barge into the peaceful village, creating chaos, for the other tribe is as shocked at their existence as they are. The Sun Villagers welcome the Wolfriders while Leetah, the Healer, uses her magic to heal Redlance.
The Challenge gives some important background to the story as Savah the eldest Sun Village elf there, explains how the elves and humans became enemies and how the desert tribe came to be where they are. Cutter feels the pull of "recognition" towards Leetah, to the great dismay of Rayek, the Sun Village's chief hunter. Cutter & Rayek engage in a series of physical challenges in an attempt to win Leetah's heart. The other Wolfriders have some character development in this segment, and we learn more about the family connections among them.
Voice of the Sun wraps up the intertwining of the two tribes, with Leetah accepting Cutter to be her mate. Rayek goes off into the great unknown and we are left wondering what will be the next adventure the elf tribes will face.
ElfQuest Book 1 contains the collected issues 1-5, which were originally in black and white, beautifully colorized for the graphic novel format. The artwork of ElfQuest is beyond amazing. While both Wendy & Richard Pini tell the story, Wendy's art IS ElfQuest. The details are extraordinary, with every panel inked with precision. The woods, the caverns, and the village have such details- a complete world is being created. Each elf is unique in looks and personality, and you really start to know the tribe members. Although this first book is stunning, the continuing books of the elf saga continue to get better in both artwork and storytelling.
The first comic came out in 1978 and new comics & graphic novels are still being produced today. The series has been published through many different publishers, from big ones such as Marvel and DC to independent publishers such as WARP (Wendy and Richard Pini) Graphics and currently Dark Horse Comics. A wonderful website (http://elfquest.com/), which includes the stories published through 2014, is a must for fans of this cult classic comic. I hope that you will adore this series as much as I have, and yes, the series has been introduced to my children, so the next generation will love it as much as my husband and I have. ♥
This review can also be found on my blog: https://graphicnovelty2.com/2016/03/0...
September 18, 2016
This comic book was recommended by a friend who read the original ElfQuest series several times when she was a teenager. And yes, it is a pretty cool comic book, I will definitely read part 2, 3 and 4 as well.
As everything, the comic is a product of its time, as one can see by, say, looking at the protagonist's pants. At the beginning I thought one or two of the male characters where women, when in fact they are (young) men, which was almost a bit disappointing, since today I am used to fantasy worlds in which female characters can just as well hunters like the male characters – but eventually the disappointment faded away: some of the females really were hunting; and there is a male character who always stays with his two young children and his wife when the others go out hunting. So, from a gender perspective it is really interesting and fun, also for a book that was first published in 1978.
In the afterword, the authors explain how they always knew the whole story, including the ending – and I must say I really like the dynamic of the narration: it goes on and on, not just in a cumulative way. And I am excited for what is going to happen.
As everything, the comic is a product of its time, as one can see by, say, looking at the protagonist's pants. At the beginning I thought one or two of the male characters where women, when in fact they are (young) men, which was almost a bit disappointing, since today I am used to fantasy worlds in which female characters can just as well hunters like the male characters – but eventually the disappointment faded away: some of the females really were hunting; and there is a male character who always stays with his two young children and his wife when the others go out hunting. So, from a gender perspective it is really interesting and fun, also for a book that was first published in 1978.
In the afterword, the authors explain how they always knew the whole story, including the ending – and I must say I really like the dynamic of the narration: it goes on and on, not just in a cumulative way. And I am excited for what is going to happen.
May 1, 2012
Psychic aliens adrift in space (and time) wonder if other floating ships of their kind are out there, and finding an earth like planet where the mythology is sort of like theirs, use their ability to shape shift to a close approximation to the myths and artwork to scout out if this is the case, only to accidentally strand themselves in the paleolithic.
They become the elves of the series' title, big eyed, fay and light weight, with four fingers and flaring pointy ears. The primitive humans are non-plussed with their planet's new residents and make extremely bloody war on the stranded strangers, driving them into the woods. Our story focuses on a small pocket of their descendents, the Wolfriders, who've domesticated the local wolves and shrunk considerably from their predecessors, and eke out a mostly stone aged existence in a lush forest, ever careful of the humans.
When they rescue a captured member of their tribe, Redlance, from a grisly fate, the Wolfriders are burned out of their forest home, and through trickery by Trolls, narrowly avoid death by desert to find (by sheer chance) another small pocket of their kin, the oasis of the Sun People, similarly shrunken agrarian villagers who've enjoyed the centuries free of people. As luck would have it, the Wolfriders' tribal chief, Cutter, forms an instant psychic bond with Leetah, the Sun People's talented magical healer.*
Being used to raiding humans and cheating trolls in trading, the Wolfriders decide to deal with things by taking what they need. Barbarian style raiding ensues, following only the vague bit of shared cultural lore that no elf must die (that's played out in later books but its still in effect here), so the most violent thing that happens in a few people are knocked over and Cutter carries Leetah off, wench over the shoulder style.**
Not actually being very rape-inclined, and not being sure that brown is a good reason to assume someone isn't a proper elf, when the Sun People's only warrior, Rayek, shows up, a short scuffle and an argument later and most of the clan rejoins back at the oasis. The Sun People fled similar human mistreatment, and Leetah, showing the forbearance and patience of any health services worker of any era, helps them restore Redlance to health.
Thence follows the lighter side of this story, in which Rayek and Cutter run out a rivalry for the non-plussed Leetah, who really wants neither of them, having longstandingly refused a formal marriage with long term lover Rayek (referred to as "Life Mate", versus "Love Mate"). Unfortunately 'Recognition' cares a lot more for making health elf babies*** and the Sun People have just the delaying tactic to help people resolve the issue of which person they'll screw, given a choice of two. Cutter and Rayek square off in a challenge of balance, a puzzle and a fear test. Cutter wins the balance beam wrestling match, he's spent his life nimbly hopping around trees, is very lucky with the hide-and-seek puzzle, accidentally winning though Rayek exceeds him in actual brains, and manages to win out overcoming a phobia, since his caretaking desires exceeds Rayek's pride driven abilities.
After feeling shamed, Rayek blows town while Cutter and Leetah talk out their situation, in between the Wolfriders finding a place in the village. Since the Sun People's method of dealing with danger is to hide or come crying to their healer, the Wolfriders greatly increase the availability for dietary protein, help deal with the local "Zwoot" problem. A happy ending occurs, leading into the exciting mishaps and adventures of the later books.
The art is extremely colourful, with a bit of seventies influence (the pants everyone wears are decidedly bell-bottomy, and there is a fondness for that male vest-thing that seems like the must wear item of sci-fi, fantasy and tough guy rumblers in fiction of the period) and you can see an overlap in the art influence in Heavy Metal magazine from the same period.
*And probably scenting the chance to spice up the itty bitty gene pool each is functioning with, since everyone in the Wolfriders descends from one common ancestor, and the Sun People have like, maybe five? (I read the novel)
**I think I can assume this is the point he passes into team bisexual, since he has a longstanding canon um... brothers relationship with his male best friend and no such deal with any of his lady cousins.
***Wolfrider 'Pike' was conceived using healing magic, and is not the sharpest arrow in the quiver as a result. While the species seems to have a Lamarckian approach to evolution even without the help of healing magic, again itty, bitty gene pools!
They become the elves of the series' title, big eyed, fay and light weight, with four fingers and flaring pointy ears. The primitive humans are non-plussed with their planet's new residents and make extremely bloody war on the stranded strangers, driving them into the woods. Our story focuses on a small pocket of their descendents, the Wolfriders, who've domesticated the local wolves and shrunk considerably from their predecessors, and eke out a mostly stone aged existence in a lush forest, ever careful of the humans.
When they rescue a captured member of their tribe, Redlance, from a grisly fate, the Wolfriders are burned out of their forest home, and through trickery by Trolls, narrowly avoid death by desert to find (by sheer chance) another small pocket of their kin, the oasis of the Sun People, similarly shrunken agrarian villagers who've enjoyed the centuries free of people. As luck would have it, the Wolfriders' tribal chief, Cutter, forms an instant psychic bond with Leetah, the Sun People's talented magical healer.*
Being used to raiding humans and cheating trolls in trading, the Wolfriders decide to deal with things by taking what they need. Barbarian style raiding ensues, following only the vague bit of shared cultural lore that no elf must die (that's played out in later books but its still in effect here), so the most violent thing that happens in a few people are knocked over and Cutter carries Leetah off, wench over the shoulder style.**
Not actually being very rape-inclined, and not being sure that brown is a good reason to assume someone isn't a proper elf, when the Sun People's only warrior, Rayek, shows up, a short scuffle and an argument later and most of the clan rejoins back at the oasis. The Sun People fled similar human mistreatment, and Leetah, showing the forbearance and patience of any health services worker of any era, helps them restore Redlance to health.
Thence follows the lighter side of this story, in which Rayek and Cutter run out a rivalry for the non-plussed Leetah, who really wants neither of them, having longstandingly refused a formal marriage with long term lover Rayek (referred to as "Life Mate", versus "Love Mate"). Unfortunately 'Recognition' cares a lot more for making health elf babies*** and the Sun People have just the delaying tactic to help people resolve the issue of which person they'll screw, given a choice of two. Cutter and Rayek square off in a challenge of balance, a puzzle and a fear test. Cutter wins the balance beam wrestling match, he's spent his life nimbly hopping around trees, is very lucky with the hide-and-seek puzzle, accidentally winning though Rayek exceeds him in actual brains, and manages to win out overcoming a phobia, since his caretaking desires exceeds Rayek's pride driven abilities.
After feeling shamed, Rayek blows town while Cutter and Leetah talk out their situation, in between the Wolfriders finding a place in the village. Since the Sun People's method of dealing with danger is to hide or come crying to their healer, the Wolfriders greatly increase the availability for dietary protein, help deal with the local "Zwoot" problem. A happy ending occurs, leading into the exciting mishaps and adventures of the later books.
The art is extremely colourful, with a bit of seventies influence (the pants everyone wears are decidedly bell-bottomy, and there is a fondness for that male vest-thing that seems like the must wear item of sci-fi, fantasy and tough guy rumblers in fiction of the period) and you can see an overlap in the art influence in Heavy Metal magazine from the same period.
*And probably scenting the chance to spice up the itty bitty gene pool each is functioning with, since everyone in the Wolfriders descends from one common ancestor, and the Sun People have like, maybe five? (I read the novel)
**I think I can assume this is the point he passes into team bisexual, since he has a longstanding canon um... brothers relationship with his male best friend and no such deal with any of his lady cousins.
***Wolfrider 'Pike' was conceived using healing magic, and is not the sharpest arrow in the quiver as a result. While the species seems to have a Lamarckian approach to evolution even without the help of healing magic, again itty, bitty gene pools!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 23, 2008
This is the book that got me back into reading comic books. Until I read this I thought I was "too old" for such nonsense. I could not have been more wrong. "Elfquest" is not like any of the comic books I read in my childhood (the sixties and seventies, just FYI.) The characters seem real! You identify with them and grow to care for them. Wendy Pini's art and storytelling are compelling. When I first saw the book on the bookstore shelf in 1980 I just leafed through it. I walked around some more and came back to leaf through it again. And again. And again. Finally I walked back to my dorm room for the money to buy it --- I read it three times before sundown!!! These are not Tolkien's elves. They are not at all regal. Nor are they aloof or dreamy. These elves are flesh-and-blood. Not only that --- they bite! They aren't called the Wolfriders for nothing. Pini calls her EQ series "Fantasy with teeth!" and I heartily agree. Pick up this book and you will soon be looking for the rest of the series. Trust me. You will not regret it.
October 4, 2015
This classic was one of the first to define "graphic novel." I started with the original B&W comics; to see them in glorious color makes my heart sing. In this book we meet the Wolfriders and the elves living in the Sun Village.
Part of why I fell in love with the book is the acceptance of different choices in how the elves live. From Rainfall, the ultimate mother, to Dewshine, the young Wolfrider, to Leetah, a proud and independent Healer, each has a purpose and role.
If you enjoy well-written fantasy or graphic novels, give this one a whirl. I don't think you will regret it.
Part of why I fell in love with the book is the acceptance of different choices in how the elves live. From Rainfall, the ultimate mother, to Dewshine, the young Wolfrider, to Leetah, a proud and independent Healer, each has a purpose and role.
If you enjoy well-written fantasy or graphic novels, give this one a whirl. I don't think you will regret it.
February 7, 2008
Elfquest as a piece of American graphic novel culture is very important. The Pinis were unafraid to explore themes of sexuality, violence, friendship, racism (Elfism?), loss, and many others in ways that were honest, thought provoking, and beautiful. My life is immensely richer for having been exposed to this series.
June 21, 2007
One of the first comics I got into, and still one of my favorites.
May 2, 2012
Read the collection of books 1-32 which was about 200 pages.
Excellent! Makes me want to run to the woods, live in a tree and ride a wolf!
Excellent! Makes me want to run to the woods, live in a tree and ride a wolf!
December 23, 2015
I've been reading ElfQuest since I was a kid. Beautiful art and story. One of the few comic series I read.
May 1, 2011
Where would I be without Elfquest? Who knows! I discovered Elfquest in the form of graphic novels back in the 80s, when graphic novels were a new concept. The first three graphic novels were the first three major story arcs of the Elfquest books, each rolled up nicely in one location.
Elfquest did a lot for me. It opened my eyes to a comic book style I had never thought of before. I've always been a big fan of comics, but comics to me meant super heroes. But elves, and fantasy? Especially elves in a setting that wasn't medieval Earth, but some strange alternate world with two moons, where humanity was still mostly in the cave man stages? It was something new, something interesting, and it sucked me in completely!
I've loved these characters, and this world created by Wendy and Richard Pini for so long, I can't even remember not knowing them! Cutter, Leetah, Skywise, Strongbow, Treestump, Picknose.
OK, this is supposed to be a review, and I feel more like I'm gushing. I'll just leave it with this. These books are quite possibly perfect. I have never found a flaw in them. If you love fantasy, well-conceived worlds, and unique but amazing artwork, go back and find yourself a copy of the Elfquest books. You'll be glad you did!
Elfquest did a lot for me. It opened my eyes to a comic book style I had never thought of before. I've always been a big fan of comics, but comics to me meant super heroes. But elves, and fantasy? Especially elves in a setting that wasn't medieval Earth, but some strange alternate world with two moons, where humanity was still mostly in the cave man stages? It was something new, something interesting, and it sucked me in completely!
I've loved these characters, and this world created by Wendy and Richard Pini for so long, I can't even remember not knowing them! Cutter, Leetah, Skywise, Strongbow, Treestump, Picknose.
OK, this is supposed to be a review, and I feel more like I'm gushing. I'll just leave it with this. These books are quite possibly perfect. I have never found a flaw in them. If you love fantasy, well-conceived worlds, and unique but amazing artwork, go back and find yourself a copy of the Elfquest books. You'll be glad you did!
April 14, 2017
Being a huge Tolkien fan, I discovered this series back in the early 80's and had to have it. Being an avid reader, I am reminded that I cut my teeth on comic books so even though I had progressed into full length adult novels by the 80's, I could still enjoy a good comic here and there.
Aside from the usual Marvel and DC superhero publications, I found a growing interest in more fantastical works from the likes of Robert E Howard and Edgar Rice Burroughs, especially when it was accompanied with art by people like Frank Frazetta. Elfquest took me to a new level!
Though it was a graphic comic series, Elfquest was a story, accompanied by fantastic artwork, that was a complete adult theme. Don't let the soft character features of these elves fool you; this is no comic for a child. There is adult drama, death, and even a surprising amount of erotic moments throughout.
Of course in today's graphic comic world, I'm sure Elfquest is no more shocking than some of the video game commercials shown on television, but in it's time, the series was a jaw dropper.
It's been many years since reading the series but it still remains in my mind as one of the memorable reading experiences in my life.
Aside from the usual Marvel and DC superhero publications, I found a growing interest in more fantastical works from the likes of Robert E Howard and Edgar Rice Burroughs, especially when it was accompanied with art by people like Frank Frazetta. Elfquest took me to a new level!
Though it was a graphic comic series, Elfquest was a story, accompanied by fantastic artwork, that was a complete adult theme. Don't let the soft character features of these elves fool you; this is no comic for a child. There is adult drama, death, and even a surprising amount of erotic moments throughout.
Of course in today's graphic comic world, I'm sure Elfquest is no more shocking than some of the video game commercials shown on television, but in it's time, the series was a jaw dropper.
It's been many years since reading the series but it still remains in my mind as one of the memorable reading experiences in my life.
November 26, 2014
Probably the most original, heartfelt, and underrated fantasy story of all time! Wendy Pini was way ahead of her time in both art and storytelling!
I originally read the ElfQuest books in elementary school and was flabbergasted by them. Now 30 years later and as a father of two, I'm understanding the story on a whole new level. Not only have they stood the test of time, but now as an adult I understand the themes of family that underlies the entire series. Quite simply, these graphic novels are timeless.
If you enjoy fantasy at all (even if you only like Harry Potter), you are doing an injustice to yourself if you haven't read them. I can't recommend them highly enough.
I originally read the ElfQuest books in elementary school and was flabbergasted by them. Now 30 years later and as a father of two, I'm understanding the story on a whole new level. Not only have they stood the test of time, but now as an adult I understand the themes of family that underlies the entire series. Quite simply, these graphic novels are timeless.
If you enjoy fantasy at all (even if you only like Harry Potter), you are doing an injustice to yourself if you haven't read them. I can't recommend them highly enough.
March 18, 2010
I very much enjoyed the first book in the Elfquest series. I was actually planning on weeding this from our libraries collection since no one ever seemed to check it out, and it seemed so dated. However, once I got into the story (which really only took a few pages) I couldnt put it down. The characters are very well done and easy to align with. The art work isnt my favorite for graphic novels, but it wasnt that much of a problem since the story was so good. I just started the second book and look forward to reading the rest of the series.
March 5, 2011
I was introduced to Elfquest by a friend in college, who was collecting the original black and white comics. I began my own collecting with the color graphic novel editions.
I love the stories, which withstand the test of time. Having re-discovered them, I'm going to have to inflict them on my friend's children.
Cutter and his tribe of Wolfriders begin their adventures in this collection of the first five comics. The characters are well defined, and the story complex and entertaining.
I love the stories, which withstand the test of time. Having re-discovered them, I'm going to have to inflict them on my friend's children.
Cutter and his tribe of Wolfriders begin their adventures in this collection of the first five comics. The characters are well defined, and the story complex and entertaining.
April 7, 2014
This was okay I guess. The art is a little too cheesy, though. It's like . . . these doe-eyed fairies that a 14-year old girl draws in her notebook, you know? I dunno. Such big eyes and big boobs and big bell bottoms, it was hard to take seriously.
October 13, 2008
If you like fantasy and graphic novels, this entire series has got it all. With a very cool save-the-earth theme long before it became trendy or so desperate. Great action, romance, battles.
October 7, 2018
Rereading this fantastic series for the first time this century. I’d discovered Elfquest in 1985 and collected the Starblaze graphic novels. Still holds up as great fantasy with beautiful art.
September 20, 2012
All of this series was great. I am only putting this book in amazing incredible to make it easy
February 13, 2016
Fantastic blend of fantasy and comics. Incredible characters and storyline. Highly recommended
August 16, 2019
[Comics Canon Review]
Before Saga, there was ElfQuest. In both books, a rag-tag group of political exiles wanders a fantastic landscape in search of a safe place to call home. Both books also foreground personal relationships (friendship, familial bonds, romantic love, sexual attraction, etc.) and suggest that those close connections might bridge any and all violent divisions. And also like Saga, it has an unusual blend of cutesy-ness, seriousness, irony, action, romance, and awe-filled wonder.
But despite these similarities, ElfQuest is distinct from Saga in that it was produced in the days before the big independent publishers and imprints. This book was unusual in blending the self-published hipness of the underground scene with the visual polish and populist genre-fiction of mainstream comics. I don’t want to claim that it was the *only* book to do this, but it was among the most prominent in its day. And compared to its peers, I very rarely see ElfQuest mentioned positively by critics, historians, or other readers.
I’ve thought about this book a lot over the years, but haven’t read it since I was a kid when ElfQuest was still (mostly) new. It had a reverential mystique to it, and I have strong early memories of tracing panels from various volumes. It was hard to find, so it seemed rare and somehow strangely foreign to me. I was worried, since this is my first return to it in over 30 years, that it wouldn’t hold up. There are undeniably some signs of its age, but overall, it still works beautifully.
Before Saga, there was ElfQuest. In both books, a rag-tag group of political exiles wanders a fantastic landscape in search of a safe place to call home. Both books also foreground personal relationships (friendship, familial bonds, romantic love, sexual attraction, etc.) and suggest that those close connections might bridge any and all violent divisions. And also like Saga, it has an unusual blend of cutesy-ness, seriousness, irony, action, romance, and awe-filled wonder.
But despite these similarities, ElfQuest is distinct from Saga in that it was produced in the days before the big independent publishers and imprints. This book was unusual in blending the self-published hipness of the underground scene with the visual polish and populist genre-fiction of mainstream comics. I don’t want to claim that it was the *only* book to do this, but it was among the most prominent in its day. And compared to its peers, I very rarely see ElfQuest mentioned positively by critics, historians, or other readers.
I’ve thought about this book a lot over the years, but haven’t read it since I was a kid when ElfQuest was still (mostly) new. It had a reverential mystique to it, and I have strong early memories of tracing panels from various volumes. It was hard to find, so it seemed rare and somehow strangely foreign to me. I was worried, since this is my first return to it in over 30 years, that it wouldn’t hold up. There are undeniably some signs of its age, but overall, it still works beautifully.
May 21, 2023
This graphic novel collects the first 5 issues of the ElfQuest comic series from the late 70s, early 80s. I loved the series back then, and I really enjoyed rereading them. The original issues were black-and-white, but this graphic novel collection is in colour - and it adds another dimension to the story. This graphic novel is an excellent collection, and showcases why this series won so many awards.
October 17, 2013
This is a reread. Heck I’m not sure if I’ve read this at all in 20 years but man, back in the 80s I read it until the pages fell out. I found an old fan filk track online and it sent me to the library to find these. It occurred to me that unlike today’s fandoms, Elfquest (and Dragonriders of Pern for that matter) did not allow for the use of canon characters which is why it’s been decades since I’ve been back to the source material.
Much of my star rating is colored by my first exposure to this as a young teen in the 80s. Honestly there is so much telling in this and it’s SO flowery and overwritten it’s not funny but if you ignore that, it’s a good story. Cutter, Leetah and especially Skywise have been with me most of my life (I can picture every detail of the Skywise mourning picture when the Challenger space shuttle blew up). These are characters that get under your skin and into your heart.
Generations ago the elves, the High Ones, crash landed into this dimension/planet/whatever and are met by Neanderthal like humans who immediately kill them out of fear. Fast forward centuries and we open with the Wolfriders, woodland elves who have lost much of the civility and height of their forbearers and are still at war more or less with the humans. Cutter and his band have to rescue Redlance who is about to be sacrificed by humans. While they rescue their gravely wounded tribesman, the elves touch off the human priest who burns down the forest to get them.
Cutter gets his people into the troll tunnels but the trolls are no real friend to the elves and they trick them into leaving their tunnels by promising them a new woodland home (but not before Skywise gets himself a piece of magnetic meteorite that he’ll wear around his neck throughout the series). Instead they are spit out into the inhospitable desert.
Just as it seems they will die, they find the Sun People, desert elves who retained the High Ones civility and a wee bit of their magic (but not their height). After being so hurt by troll and human, Cutter attacks and kidnaps Leetah, to his surprise he Recognizes her ( a meeting of the souls, sort of a breeding imperative that insures the best children and ignoring it causes the elves to sicken physically and mentally). Leetah has another suitor, the hunter/guardsman, Rayek, whose gaze can memorize people. Leetah is a healer.
Rayek is not about to give in to Cutter and challenges him to three trials, hand/head/heart for the right to court Leetah. Leetah bounces between wanting Rayek and hating the –to her eyes – brutish and childish Cutter to being annoyed with the arrogant as hell Rayek and being intrigued by Cutter.
In these early chapters both Leetah and Rayek can be annoying (Rayek always was to me). I didn’t really start liking her until the next story cycle. Cutter and Skywise are what drew me into the story at this stage and kept me reading. It is beautifully drawn and is a serious must read for graphic novel fans.
Much of my star rating is colored by my first exposure to this as a young teen in the 80s. Honestly there is so much telling in this and it’s SO flowery and overwritten it’s not funny but if you ignore that, it’s a good story. Cutter, Leetah and especially Skywise have been with me most of my life (I can picture every detail of the Skywise mourning picture when the Challenger space shuttle blew up). These are characters that get under your skin and into your heart.
Generations ago the elves, the High Ones, crash landed into this dimension/planet/whatever and are met by Neanderthal like humans who immediately kill them out of fear. Fast forward centuries and we open with the Wolfriders, woodland elves who have lost much of the civility and height of their forbearers and are still at war more or less with the humans. Cutter and his band have to rescue Redlance who is about to be sacrificed by humans. While they rescue their gravely wounded tribesman, the elves touch off the human priest who burns down the forest to get them.
Cutter gets his people into the troll tunnels but the trolls are no real friend to the elves and they trick them into leaving their tunnels by promising them a new woodland home (but not before Skywise gets himself a piece of magnetic meteorite that he’ll wear around his neck throughout the series). Instead they are spit out into the inhospitable desert.
Just as it seems they will die, they find the Sun People, desert elves who retained the High Ones civility and a wee bit of their magic (but not their height). After being so hurt by troll and human, Cutter attacks and kidnaps Leetah, to his surprise he Recognizes her ( a meeting of the souls, sort of a breeding imperative that insures the best children and ignoring it causes the elves to sicken physically and mentally). Leetah has another suitor, the hunter/guardsman, Rayek, whose gaze can memorize people. Leetah is a healer.
Rayek is not about to give in to Cutter and challenges him to three trials, hand/head/heart for the right to court Leetah. Leetah bounces between wanting Rayek and hating the –to her eyes – brutish and childish Cutter to being annoyed with the arrogant as hell Rayek and being intrigued by Cutter.
In these early chapters both Leetah and Rayek can be annoying (Rayek always was to me). I didn’t really start liking her until the next story cycle. Cutter and Skywise are what drew me into the story at this stage and kept me reading. It is beautifully drawn and is a serious must read for graphic novel fans.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 20, 2014
I've read this graphic novel dozens of times in the last twenty-plus years, and the story is just as compelling to me now as it was in seventh grade. The art and storytelling are first rate, and the many characters each have their own, nuanced personalities and backstories, so what seems like a fairly straightforward quest story with a love triangle ends up being much deeper and richer than one would guess. Another plus: this first volume is the only one in the series that stands completely on its own, with a beginning, middle, and end, making it perfect for new readers who want to get a taste of this world but aren't sure they want to commit to a longer story (although trust me, after reading this, you're going to want more!).
What's especially remarkable is that Wendy and Richard Pini first started publishing Elfquest in 1978, when most of the models for comics were either standard superhero fare or sexualized and neurotic underground comix. This story is totally outside the box: a fantasy quest set in a world that would do Tolkien proud, but with strong female characters, relationships that include sex without devolving into pornography, and communities that include sisters, uncles, parents, and childhood best friends instead of just lone heroes. There's also a refreshing reversal of the usual racial tropes, where the dark-skinned desert tribe are the artists, intellectuals, and historians, while the pale-skinned protagonists are the barbarians. Every time I reread this, I'm amazed anew at how much is here.
What's especially remarkable is that Wendy and Richard Pini first started publishing Elfquest in 1978, when most of the models for comics were either standard superhero fare or sexualized and neurotic underground comix. This story is totally outside the box: a fantasy quest set in a world that would do Tolkien proud, but with strong female characters, relationships that include sex without devolving into pornography, and communities that include sisters, uncles, parents, and childhood best friends instead of just lone heroes. There's also a refreshing reversal of the usual racial tropes, where the dark-skinned desert tribe are the artists, intellectuals, and historians, while the pale-skinned protagonists are the barbarians. Every time I reread this, I'm amazed anew at how much is here.
July 27, 2012
Character-driven; World-building; Intricately-plotted. Amusing. Engaging.
Marked as YA now but has a large adult following and is a good pick for any lovers of high fantasy and epic quests. A detailed world and back story has been created for this long series (over 15 books released, plus spin-offs). A large cast of unique and layered characters populate it. Contains gentle humor in the day-to-day lives of the elves but does not shy away from death, abuse, or sex.
***NOT FOR THE SEXUALLY CONSERVATIVE. Has nude humans, elves, etc. Depicts sex sometimes.***
Recommended for people who enjoy Kabuki, Vol. 1: Circle of Blood, A Distant Soil I: The Gathering, Girl Genius, Vol. 1: Agatha Heterodyne and the Beetleburg Clank, or Strangers in Paradise vol. 1/ Strangers in Paradise vol. 1.
Marked as YA now but has a large adult following and is a good pick for any lovers of high fantasy and epic quests. A detailed world and back story has been created for this long series (over 15 books released, plus spin-offs). A large cast of unique and layered characters populate it. Contains gentle humor in the day-to-day lives of the elves but does not shy away from death, abuse, or sex.
***NOT FOR THE SEXUALLY CONSERVATIVE. Has nude humans, elves, etc. Depicts sex sometimes.***
Recommended for people who enjoy Kabuki, Vol. 1: Circle of Blood, A Distant Soil I: The Gathering, Girl Genius, Vol. 1: Agatha Heterodyne and the Beetleburg Clank, or Strangers in Paradise vol. 1/ Strangers in Paradise vol. 1.
August 27, 2014
So this is the book that started it all. The story of Cutter and his band of brave, strong Wolfriders and how they change the lives of elves on their planet forever.
The elves, driven out of their cool forest home must wander through a hot, dry desert to make a new home for themselves among the peace loving Sun Folk.
I love how Cutter's first observation of the Sun Folk isn't OMG THEY'RE BROWN! It's that they live differently from the Wolfriders. Despite an uneasy introduction the two tribes gradually began to accept each other.
Except for Rayek who is jealous of Cutter. Poor Leetah is struck with elfin desire called Recognition for Cutter. Will she be able to fight against magic and biology to keep control of her destiny? What will happen with Rayek?
Well, just read the book. I'm not going to tell you the whole story! This series is excellent. Beautiful artwork whether it's in black and white or colour. The characters have expressive eyes that show all of their emotions. Just get your hands on any version of this series, really. A complete edition with beautiful black and white art was recently released. Now you have no excuse. Go buy it! It's only 19 dollars and has ridiculously awesome amounts of Elfquest.
The elves, driven out of their cool forest home must wander through a hot, dry desert to make a new home for themselves among the peace loving Sun Folk.
I love how Cutter's first observation of the Sun Folk isn't OMG THEY'RE BROWN! It's that they live differently from the Wolfriders. Despite an uneasy introduction the two tribes gradually began to accept each other.
Except for Rayek who is jealous of Cutter. Poor Leetah is struck with elfin desire called Recognition for Cutter. Will she be able to fight against magic and biology to keep control of her destiny? What will happen with Rayek?
Well, just read the book. I'm not going to tell you the whole story! This series is excellent. Beautiful artwork whether it's in black and white or colour. The characters have expressive eyes that show all of their emotions. Just get your hands on any version of this series, really. A complete edition with beautiful black and white art was recently released. Now you have no excuse. Go buy it! It's only 19 dollars and has ridiculously awesome amounts of Elfquest.
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