Foster weaves a lot of real history into these stories. While rescuing peasants and villagers from the onslaught of the Huns, Val and his friends unknowingly assist in the founding of Venice. On a visit to Rome, they witness the assassination of Rome's last great general (and are blamed for it), then witness the retaliatory assassination of the last Emperor, Valentinian (and are blamed for that too).
Amazing as the artwork in Volume 1 was, it just keeps getting better. I would love to see some of this original art. Anyone know a museum with pages on display?
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When I see this and think of the garbage most strips are these days I could scream.
I always appreciated the art in this series.
It's obvious I have to get these from the library. You're right, the artwork is stunning. I'm not familiar with anyplace that has a collection of the originals.
Just love this art/
I love the detail in these pictures! Like Cap'n Bob, I groan whenever I see how far we've fallen from the classic strips. The quality just isn't there.
Prince Valiant storis were interesting and well drawn.
I was pleased to get many of these the first time Fantagraphics brought them out. Superb art and colour. I still like his Tarzan series too, and have his 1931-35 adventures published by NBM. Treasured possessions.
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