Prince Valiant Vol. 28: 1991-1992

by Hal Foster, John Cullen Murphy, Cullen Murphy

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. Full-color illustrations throughout

112 pages, Hardcover

Published June 11, 2024

About the author

Hal Foster is a Professor of Art and Archaeology at Princeton University specializing in 20th century art.

Note: for the comic book artist, see Harold "Hal" Foster.

Reviews

[Michael P.]

Wonderful stories, wonderfully told.

[Erik]

Entering the 90's and still great. The cast continues to grow, which helps keep things fresh.

[Balge]

Excellent book. Some of the volumes are a bit up and down with the stories the characters are involved with but this one had multiple connecting story arcs which were well done. Fun read!