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Chris K. UNITED STATES
Member Since August 2008
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Foster, Hal - Prince Valiant, 12-17-1944

Location: PRINCE VALIANT
Artist: Hal Foster (All)

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Artwork Details
Location: PRINCE VALIANT
Title: Foster, Hal - Prince Valiant, 12-17-1944*
Artist:  Hal Foster (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Comic Strip
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1264
Likes on CAF: 15
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 33
Added to Site: 9/19/2021

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Here's the framed version of Prince Valiant from December 17, 1944 along with the Medieval Castle of the same day, which ran beneath Prince Valiant from April 23, 1944 - November 18, 1945. I'm also posting higher-res images of each of them so you can really zoom in and enjoy.

IMO, this is about as pretty as it gets for Prince Valiant - big, bold imagery with striking inks and dynamic use of light and shade to create depth and mood. Wow.

In a house with all girls, I'm not sure how long this one is going to last on my office wall. I'm fairly certain princes dragging queens around by their hair is not exactly condoned these days.

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Member Since: August 2008
Last Login: July 2026
Country: UNITED STATES
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Ben H Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 9/19/2021

Oh wow!  This is dreamy...

Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 9/19/2021

Beautiful framing! What a fabulous display!

E DLS Member Since 2005
2    
Posted On 9/19/2021

Exquisite presentation for exquisite works of art.  I bought the Fantagraphics reprints many years ago, and still enjoy going through them from time to time.  I can only imagine how amazing this original looks in person.  What a tremendous pleasure and privilege it must be to have this hanging on your wall.

Yo Kuri Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 9/19/2021

Stunning! Love how he varied the panels to create visual interest.

Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 9/19/2021

Exquisite 

 

DC's Showcase Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 9/19/2021

Duuuuuuude ...

Chris K. Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 9/19/2021

DC's Showcase wrote:
"  Duuuuuuude ...
 "

I'm an addict. I needed a fix. Mission accomplished!

DC's Showcase Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 9/19/2021

Chris K. wrote:
"  I'm an addict. I needed a fix. Mission accomplished!
 "

You got more than a fix! You got a Fosters Frieze :)

Chris C Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 9/19/2021

That's got to be massive in person! Spectacular

Chris K. Member Since 2008
2    
Posted On 9/19/2021

Chris C wrote:
"  That's got to be massive in person! Spectacular
 "

Gotta get you over here to see it!!

Rob  Pistella Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
1    
Posted On 9/19/2021

Breathtaking really! I could study and enjoy this for years!! Bravo!! A TOP Foster example! 

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 9/19/2021

Very pretty!  Every panel tells a story and and every panel done with the care of a master! 

Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 9/19/2021

Magnificent example with fantastic imagery, congrats Chris!

Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 9/19/2021

Ah, Prince Caveman. Lol.

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 9/19/2021

Gotta admit, panel 2 might've made me think long and hard about whether I wanted this to be my Prince Valiant example, but the artistry is on an entire other level and I'm glad I get to enjoy it vicariously through YOUR collection!

Ted Latner Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 9/19/2021

Wow!  Definitely one of the best Prince Valiant strips I've ever seen!  Congrats!!

Felix  Lu Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 9/20/2021

Glorious! Either one would have presented well on their own, but of course, very gratifying to have both from the same date. Congrats, Chris!

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 9/20/2021

I sometimes have mixed feelings about Foster's Prince Valiant. He was always nothing less than a master and his every line was meticulously perfect, but, to me, the strip was more a series of illustrations like those in a book than it was sequential art. Sometimes, as good and as admirable as the art was, his art could sometimes seem static and leave me feeling cold. On the other hand, when the pictures were this good, I'd just fall in love with each panel. Cheers!

Jeff Singh Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 9/20/2021

Wow!  Great looking Sunday with fantastic content.  Perfect!

Mark Howland Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 9/20/2021

"In a house with all girls . . ."  Forget about the image.  The women are coming for you just for your use of the g-word.

Stephen F Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 9/20/2021

What a fabulous Sunday.  Congrats!

Monty B Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 9/20/2021

Wonderful Sunday!!! Major congrats...

Topper Helmers Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 9/20/2021

Absolutely Stunning. I wouldn't worry about the girls,  looking at the next pages, as Val is holding Aleta and then defending her. You have it all.

Ben Friedman Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 9/20/2021

Boom.

Ron S Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 9/20/2021

Fantastic!!

Benno Rothschild Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 9/20/2021

Outstanding example of one of the greatest comic strips of all time. Love it! 

Mark Levy Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 9/21/2021

A stunner - congrats, lots of Aleta in this great example!

Tom Coker Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 9/22/2021

Chris this PV is magnificent!! Congratulations. I'm green with envy.

artless artmore Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 9/24/2021

This is tremendous.  Every panel is perfect, and I love the balance of light and dark across the full display of both pieces.  The lines, faces, costumes, settings, staging, and shadows are just wonderful.  So beautifully presented as well!

Henrik Henrik Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 9/24/2021

Be a good squire of Prince Valiant and defend your treasure/artwork against any danger!

Terry Doyle Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 10/21/2021

Stellar example, congrats!  I particularly like that dark moody last panel on the main sequence . . . and Medieval Castle is an added bonus (win/win).

Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 3/6/2022

A key scene from a legendary series! The expression of sheer madness in Val's eyes is so incredibly contrasting with Aleta's serenity against all odds...

Olivier D Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 7/6/2024

This is just amazing Chris, pure jewel!

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