Foster, Hal - Prince Valiant, 12-17-1944
Artist: Hal Foster (All)
33 Comments - 1,068 Views - 15 Likes
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DescriptionHere'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. Social/Sharing |
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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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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...
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