Elfquest: The Art of the Story
handpicks a selection of Wendy and Richard Pini’s favorite
Elfquest
tales, scanned directly from the original art. These self-contained pieces are some of the finest
stories ever told. Every unlettered art page is paired with its as-published twin and in-depth running commentary by the Pinis, so readers can easily follow each tale and see for themselves the creative process that is the “art of the story.”
Wendy Pini’s wide range of visual storytelling and technical skills are showcased through graceful inks showcased in
The Heart’s Way
as well as vivid mixed-media used in
Little Patch
,
Rogue’s Curse
The Jury
and
Wolfwood
. The book concludes with a fan favorite: “Rogue’s Challenge,” the all-out action story of Cutter and Rayek’s most dynamic confrontation, from
Elfquest: Hidden Years
#9 1/2. It features full pencils by Wendy displayed side-by-side with finished inks by John Byrne, who supplies a new afterword to share his process of working with the Pinis. Each story also includes an in-depth running commentary by Wendy and Richard Pini themselves, taken from all-new interviews.