Five different publishers, five more or less alike editions of the ElfQuest graphic novels..
The Editions
So far 5 different publishers have published more or less alike editions of the ElfQuest graphic novels; Starblaze/Donning, Titan, Father Tree Press, Warp Graphics and most recently and still in print are those by DC Comics. The graphic novels published by DC Comics feature are ones in colour similar to the previous graphic novels that have been published, only re-edited concerning colour and speechbubbles. DC Comics has also published another two series of compilations in so called Manga format. The first series have past publications in a more chronological order, the second is a digest edition called "The Grand Quest" that storywise is identical with the Archives edition, except for the fact that it is in black&white and doesn't contain any old cover image listings for the single issues included in the publications. For more info on other publications by DC Comics have a look at New Publications.
Their Content
The Graphic Novels, are simply compilations of several single issues divided up into a number of volumes. Many times so called character portraits and covers from these single issues were also included in these, as well as occasionally reworked material here and there, and other extra material. You may also have heard of the term "The Complete ElfQuest", which was what one called the first edition of graphic novels that Father Tree Press published. Then "Reader's Collections", is what the black&white graphic novels were called that were published by Warp Graphics, Inc. under its Wolfrider Books imprint in 1998-2002.
The Standalone Graphic Novels
Not all of the graphic novels published have numbers assigned and are standalones. These are "The Hidden years" and "New Blood" that are two hardcover books. Then it should also be noted that "Bedtime Stories" was another hardcover standalone. It contained traditional fairytales with an Elfquest spin (like Jack & The Beanstalk with Cutter in the lead role). The idea is that these are stories being told to Suntop and Ember when they are small children in Sorrow's End. These stories were originally published as New Blood stories, and are probably not canon. All these books were in colour and "Published by Warp Graphics, Inc., under its Father Tree Press imprint". Yet most skip the imprint notation and simply talk of Father Tree Press as the publisher, to easier separate the different editions. Lastly, The Wordpool graphic novel actually has a "?" as its denoted volume number..
Reading Order
For a suggested reading order of these standalone publications in regards to the others, as well as more details on these publications, please see Shara's Guide to All ElfQuest Publications :)
Overview of Editions..
Below is an overview listing of the different editions, with the respective first cover for them all. Please click below on respective first cover to see all covers of that edition. Note that the cover for Titan/ FTP 1st edition has two links on it, one to the left for Titan and one to the right for FTP 1st edition.
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| Series: |
The Complete ElfQuest
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Reader's
Collections |
Mangas |
Archives |
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| Publisher: | Starblaze/Donning |
Titan
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Father
Tree Press |
Father
Tree Press |
Warp
Graphics |
DC
Comics |
DC
Comics |
| Published: | 1981-1984 |
1988-1992 |
1988-1992 |
1993-1994 |
1992-2002
(?) |
2003
- (still in print!) |
2004
- (still in print!) |
| Publications: | 1. Fire
And Flight 2. The Forbidden Grove 3. Captives of Blue Mountain 4. Quest's End |
1.
Fire And Flight
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1. Fire
And Flight 2. The Forbidden Grove 3. Captives of Blue Mountain 4. Quest's End 5. Siege at Blue Mountain 6. The Secret of Two-Edge 7. The Cry From Beyond 8. Kings of the Broken Wheel 9. Rogue's Challenge |
1. Fire
And Flight 2. The Forbidden Grove 3. Captives of Blue Mountain 4. Quest's End 5. Siege at Blue Mountain 6. The Secret of Two-Edge 7. The Cry From Beyond 8. Kings of the Broken Wheel 8a. Dreamtime 8b - In all but blood 9 - Rogue's Curse 9b - Blood of Ten Chiefs 9c - Kahvi 9d - Chief's Howl 10 - Shards 11 - Legacy 11a - Huntress 11b - Wild Hunt 11c - Shadowstalker 12 - Ascent 12a - Reunion 13 - The Rebels 13a - Skyward Shadow 14 - Jink! 14a - Mindcoil 15 - Forevergreen 15a - Dream's End 15b - Phoenix 16 - WaveDancers ? - Worldpool |
Wolfrider
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Archives
1 Archives 2 Archives 3 Archives 4 |
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| Binding: | Paperback | Softcover | Softcover | Hardcover | Softcover | Softcover | Hardcover leatherbound books with dustjackets |
| Other Info: | Colour | Colour | Colour | Colour | Black & White | Black & White | |
| Dimensions: | ? | ? | ? | ? | 17 x 25.5? cm | ? | 17.5 x 26.5? cm |
| Media: | Hand-coloured
with water colors, colored pencils and mixed media. |
All
coloured with acrylic paint on acetate(?)
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Recoloured
in Photoshop by Wendy, |
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| Deluxe Ed: | Limited signed hardcover edition with box in 4000 copies! |
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