Elfquest Reader's Collection #1: Fire and Flight [Paperback]

Wendy Pini (Author), Richard Pini (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Warp Graphics Pubns; illustrated edition edition (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 093686155X
• ISBN-13: 978-0936861555
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,533,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The very beginning of a great, eye-filling elfin odyssey!, April 8, 2000

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R. Garcia "Beeyotch" (Brockport, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elfquest Reader's Collection #1: Fire and Flight (Paperback)

This very artful fantasy saga first opens with a ghostly castle suddenly appearing right out of the sky to float down to a prehistoric world, where all the lordly elves in exile were forced to settle down to a crude existence deep in the woods inhabited by their savage enemies, the elf-hating cavepeople. As it happens, the human leader decides to set the forest afire in order to get rid of all the strange, pointy-eared creatures that ride on wild wolves. Thus it was quite a fatal move for both the humans and the elves, who had to turn to the treacherous trolls for help, like it or not. As a result, the unfortunate elves found themselves out in the very midst of a very dry desert - and a whole new world to behold...and the rest is history. A very intriguing vision so skillfully handmade by a very talented young woman and her equally talented husband - a very rare find in the whole world of comic books and graphic novels. Gorgeous flower-like art, excellent layout, and very interesting characters with their multi-faceted personalities ranging from the fiercefully brave Cutter to the sly, woman-chasing Skywise to the beautiful, sexy Leetah to the giggly little blonde Newstar in a simple blue dress. In addition, since the creative couple is unable to have any children of their own, they also had the big opportunity to conjure up their personal parenting fantasy by inventing the very concept of Recognization, a very spiritual process that forces the elfin couples to fall into love with each other and after a two-year gestation, produce an incredibly perfect child with a magical gift of its own to benefit the entire elfin race. Very unique and imaginative. Unfortunately, after only a few volumes, the very quality of the Elfquest stories began to lose its touch due to the fact they had been turned over to the other hands. Too many witches spoilt the brew, as the old saying would have gone, I guess.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to an incredible series!, March 20, 2000

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Carolyn Schneyer (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elfquest Reader's Collection #1: Fire and Flight (Paperback)

This is a series that grabs you and won't let go. Gorgeous illustration, adventure, and a lot of heart. Fire & Flight is only the first of many stories told by the Pinis, and is in my opinion the best way to get to know these unforgettable characters. You will love this story and will be eager to get your hands on the further adventures of Cutter and his clan.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A lifechanging and incredibly coming of age story, December 13, 2001

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I.M. Davis "I. M. Davis" (Kingston, ON Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elfquest Reader's Collection #1: Fire and Flight (Paperback)

ElfQuest impacted my life in ways I'll probably never be able to comprehend. I first read the comics that make up this graphic novel when I was 13, and I was hooked. I collected all the reprints of the original series I could find, and then found my way to more. This story of love, honour, betrayal, and being one with nature is a must-read for anyone from 8-80. If you find comic books a little daunting and/or simplistic, there are novels as well. Perhaps read those and then come back to the comics and allow them to fill in the blanks. A marvellous gift for a creative kid or an adult who hasn't lost that gleam in their eye.