Comments on: Elfquest: Twilight in The Holt http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Wed, 22 May 2013 10:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Paul Waldron http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1532448 Paul Waldron Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:00:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1532448 I bought Fantasy Quarterly off the rack just to read Wendy and Richards first chapter, followed by the B & W Mags of the original series, the colored mags, the Deluxe Signed hardcover editions of the Original series, their novelized version as well as Richards "Blood of Ten Chiefs" novel. Still have my membership card from the early eighties which Wendy & Richard were kind enough to sign when I met them in a small comic shop in Albany, NY before they were the success they are now. It's incredible to see Wendy's art transform from black & white, through color & near Anime style, but IMO after they made their deal with Marvel comics for their series, production quality went down, the story-line became aimed at a 'simpler' audience and they lost me as a reader and a fan. I still love the original series but haven't reread it in years. I bought Fantasy Quarterly off the rack just to read Wendy and Richards first chapter, followed by the B & W Mags of the original series, the colored mags, the Deluxe Signed hardcover editions of the Original series, their novelized version as well as Richards “Blood of Ten Chiefs” novel. Still have my membership card from the early eighties which Wendy & Richard were kind enough to sign when I met them in a small comic shop in Albany, NY before they were the success they are now.

It’s incredible to see Wendy’s art transform from black & white, through color & near Anime style, but IMO after they made their deal with Marvel comics for their series, production quality went down, the story-line became aimed at a ‘simpler’ audience and they lost me as a reader and a fan. I still love the original series but haven’t reread it in years.

]]> By: Andrew Wolf http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1530797 Andrew Wolf Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:36:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1530797 I can remember being like 11 and reading loving the hidden years. Then they did this thing where you could mail in coupons from the comic and get a free poster. I did it and waited like forever to get my poster. Eventually I got a card in the mail that said they ran out, but if I took the card to a Comic convention I'd get a free autograph. Not to be a jerk or anything but this sucked because the Pini's autograph a lot of stuff. Kinda broke my heart and I stopped reading then....also they brought is some bad artists at this point.  I can remember being like 11 and reading loving the hidden years. Then they did this thing where you could mail in coupons from the comic and get a free poster. I did it and waited like forever to get my poster. Eventually I got a card in the mail that said they ran out, but if I took the card to a Comic convention I’d get a free autograph. Not to be a jerk or anything but this sucked because the Pini’s autograph a lot of stuff. Kinda broke my heart and I stopped reading then….also they brought is some bad artists at this point. 

]]> By: Seraphima Chisler http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1530569 Seraphima Chisler Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:15:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1530569 I can't figure out what is going on with Nightfall's hair.... I love the look on Clearbrook's face. Moonshade is telling strongbow to get over here and help with Chitter. Newstar's outfit is amazing. Wait.... did Strongbow's beard change? He used to have the two points on either side of his mouth. Did he shave? Beautiful page, I can't wait to see more. I can’t figure out what is going on with Nightfall’s hair…. I love the look on Clearbrook’s face. Moonshade is telling strongbow to get over here and help with Chitter. Newstar’s outfit is amazing. Wait…. did Strongbow’s beard change? He used to have the two points on either side of his mouth. Did he shave? Beautiful page, I can’t wait to see more.

]]> By: Nikki Polen http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1530415 Nikki Polen Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:10:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1530415 Sometimes a leg bone is just a leg bone. But I like to think it isn't. Sometimes a leg bone is just a leg bone. But I like to think it isn’t.

]]> By: Tavie http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1530412 Tavie Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:59:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1530412  She carries water to the holt.  She carries water to the holt.

]]> By: Nathalie Rivers http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1530117 Nathalie Rivers Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:34:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1530117 I'm of two minds about this. EQ has a special place in my heart, it was what got me into fandom and into American comics. Otoh, the whole Shuna arc was never very exciting. Feels too much like an authorial self insert. And it's a given that humans breed much faster and easier than elves :( I’m of two minds about this. EQ has a special place in my heart, it was what got me into fandom and into American comics. Otoh, the whole Shuna arc was never very exciting. Feels too much like an authorial self insert. And it’s a given that humans breed much faster and easier than elves :(

]]> By: David Miz http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1530097 David Miz Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:12:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1530097 This. Is. AWESOME! This. Is. AWESOME!

]]> By: David Miz http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1530096 David Miz Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:10:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1530096 That describes a good number of characters (this is a comic after all), but there are most certainly some fat, hairy, ugly and heavily clothed characters, both "good" and "bad" guys. That describes a good number of characters (this is a comic after all), but there are most certainly some fat, hairy, ugly and heavily clothed characters, both “good” and “bad” guys.

]]> By: Sarah Midland http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1530037 Sarah Midland Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:53:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1530037 I can't wait!  One page at a time is killing me though!! at least like 5 pages at a time would be good.... oh ElfMom you do love to tease! I can’t wait!  One page at a time is killing me though!! at least like 5 pages at a time would be good…. oh ElfMom you do love to tease!

]]> By: Maura Scherrer http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529680 Maura Scherrer Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:53:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529680  <3 All your fans rejoice :D  <3 All your fans rejoice :D

]]> By: feloniousmax http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529681 feloniousmax Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:53:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529681 43 here, been a fan since 8th grade. Reread the whole saga on my iPad llast year, stoked for new material. 43 here, been a fan since 8th grade. Reread the whole saga on my iPad llast year, stoked for new material.

]]> By: catmin http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529639 catmin Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:49:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529639  Don't be sorry! I felt the same way you did, still do and I'm 34!!!!  Don’t be sorry! I felt the same way you did, still do and I’m 34!!!!

]]> By: Dawn B http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529596 Dawn B Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:28:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529596 Does anyone but me wonder what a WATER BEARER is?? Does anyone but me wonder what a WATER BEARER is??

]]> By: Tavie http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529593 Tavie Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:25:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529593  Dart's Strongbow's son, but he's no kid - he's hundreds of years old.  Dart’s Strongbow’s son, but he’s no kid – he’s hundreds of years old.

]]> By: evichan http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529528 evichan Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:29:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529528 AYOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!! That's all.  AYOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!

That’s all. 

]]> By: Myriam Obadia http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529488 Myriam Obadia Tue, 11 Sep 2012 07:23:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529488 How come Chitter's parent's haven't thought of a leash, or do they keep it for the more dangerous times? How come Chitter’s parent’s haven’t thought of a leash, or do they keep it for the more dangerous times?

]]> By: Erin http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529456 Erin Tue, 11 Sep 2012 05:24:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529456 I can just hear Moonshade now as she sends to Strongbow *just what do you plan to do about YOUR cub lifemate?* love that those two finally got a cub to keep them on their toes I can just hear Moonshade now as she sends to Strongbow *just what do you plan to do about YOUR cub lifemate?* love that those two finally got a cub to keep them on their toes

]]> By: devophill http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529424 devophill Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:17:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529424  >3 pages weekly that are normal for most online comics? [citation needed]  >3 pages weekly that are normal for most online comics?

[citation needed]

]]> By: Peggy Rapier http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529414 Peggy Rapier Tue, 11 Sep 2012 03:27:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529414 I know this is not terribly original but I feel it coming on and its too late to stop it now... AYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!! I know this is not terribly original but I feel it coming on and its too late to stop it now… AYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!!

]]> By: John K Goodman http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529404 John K Goodman Tue, 11 Sep 2012 03:02:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529404  how do all those elves have such ripped abs?? even the kids!  how do all those elves have such ripped abs?? even the kids!

]]> By: unit_1421 http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529390 unit_1421 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:23:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529390 Anyone know how they're staying afloat these days? I hope they got one Hell of a holding deal from Warner Brothers, because planetariums don't pay like they used to. Anyone know how they’re staying afloat these days? I hope they got one Hell of a holding deal from Warner Brothers, because planetariums don’t pay like they used to.

]]> By: AmethystGilmour http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529385 AmethystGilmour Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:12:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529385 I am so deeply loving the "sending" mouseover hints on the comic. Also, so pretty! OMG. I am so deeply loving the “sending” mouseover hints on the comic. Also, so pretty! OMG.

]]> By: Egypt Urnash http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529380 Egypt Urnash Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:59:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529380 Huh. Cutter looks a little older than I remember, but Skywise hasn't gained a single year. BoingBoing is becoming quite the comics destination. When're you going to start being crazy enough to publish collections? I'm sure you could get a ton of pre-orders via Kickstarter. Huh. Cutter looks a little older than I remember, but Skywise hasn’t gained a single year.

BoingBoing is becoming quite the comics destination. When’re you going to start being crazy enough to publish collections? I’m sure you could get a ton of pre-orders via Kickstarter.

]]> By: Monica Gallagher http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529367 Monica Gallagher Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:37:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529367 SOOOOO EXCITED!!!! Best thing ever, thanks for this Wendy!!! :D SOOOOO EXCITED!!!! Best thing ever, thanks for this Wendy!!! :D

]]> By: Lori Bouchard Konecki http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529353 Lori Bouchard Konecki Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:06:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529353  ...even when it's B & W, it's still an excruciating wait between the original issues.  heh.  …even when it’s B & W, it’s still an excruciating wait between the original issues.  heh.

]]> By: Adam DeGraff http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529344 Adam DeGraff Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:53:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529344 I remember staying up all night reading Elfquest 28 years ago. I had the song Thunderbird by Quiet Riot on vinyl and would play the song on repeat as I read. It was somehow the perfect soundtrack. Try it... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDL8e_qppHs I remember staying up all night reading Elfquest 28 years ago. I had the song Thunderbird by Quiet Riot on vinyl and would play the song on repeat as I read. It was somehow the perfect soundtrack. Try it… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDL8e_qppHs

]]> By: Elizabeth Black http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529333 Elizabeth Black Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:34:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529333 Wendy and Richard...thank you so much for bringing new Elfquest into my life.  I started reading when I was 11 yrs old, right before issue 12 came out in black and white.  Immediately, I made our own club where we each referred to each other by our elf names.  I was the Leetah of our group and some months later, I was told that there was a Cutter who lived across the street from me in NYC.  Shortly we met and we have been together since.  Recognition has brought us many wonderful years and 2 strong and talented cubs.  They are also Elfquest fans.  Because I identified so strongly with Leetah, not only do I still dye my hair red, but I had to go to medical school.  Often, i am frustrated that my healing powers cannot compare.  Bless you both for the joy and guidance your art and stories have brought to our lives! Wendy and Richard…thank you so much for bringing new Elfquest into my life.  I started reading when I was 11 yrs old, right before issue 12 came out in black and white.  Immediately, I made our own club where we each referred to each other by our elf names.  I was the Leetah of our group and some months later, I was told that there was a Cutter who lived across the street from me in NYC.  Shortly we met and we have been together since.  Recognition has brought us many wonderful years and 2 strong and talented cubs.  They are also Elfquest fans.  Because I identified so strongly with Leetah, not only do I still dye my hair red, but I had to go to medical school.  Often, i am frustrated that my healing powers cannot compare.  Bless you both for the joy and guidance your art and stories have brought to our lives!

]]> By: iwasjustsayin http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529327 iwasjustsayin Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:25:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529327 Looks Fan-freakin-tastic! I wonder if Wendy is using new digital tools? The use of focus in this panel is also excellent. Looks Fan-freakin-tastic! I wonder if Wendy is using new digital tools? The use of focus in this panel is also excellent.

]]> By: newstar2 http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529230 newstar2 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:22:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529230 awsome....i hope we get to see a little more from newstar this time....she stayed a little to long in the background for my taste!she looks realy beautyful and i would love to have her more involved in the story(maybe a new lovemate!!!??) awsome….i hope we get to see a little more from newstar this time….she stayed a little to long in the background for my taste!she looks realy beautyful and i would love to have her more involved in the story(maybe a new lovemate!!!??)

]]> By: nachtspicht http://boingboing.net/2012/09/10/elfquest-twilight-in-the-holt.html#comment-1529214 nachtspicht Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:09:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=180113#comment-1529214 Awesome! So good to see ElfQuest finally return :D What I wonder is what they are all sending about? Hmm? *Has her imagination run off with her* Awesome! So good to see ElfQuest finally return :D

What I wonder is what they are all sending about? Hmm? *Has her imagination run off with her*

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