ElfQuest #5
Date:
August 1979
Publisher:
WaRP Graphics
Cover Price:
$1.00
2018 Price Range:
$3 – $30
Stats:
33 color pages plus editorial and Elfquotes letters page
Writers:
Wendy and Richard Pini
Artist:
Wendy Pini
Notable Notes:
The end of the first Elfquest chapter.
Follow Gandhi’s Example
Whenever I see a herd of stampeding horses, or other grazing beasts, in movies or read about them in books, I always recall the movie
Gandhi
. It is there that the title character urges people to lie down, saying that the horses won’t step on them if they are prone. For some reason I have often thought about that part of the movie. Although I am not sure if that is true or not, it does seem logical that horses wouldn’t want to step other living creatures. I guess we are kind of like that too – how many of us would run across of carpet of cats, for example? Anyway, there is a part in this comic book where I thought the characters should heed Gandhi’s words and all lie down. However, the award winning movie didn’t come out until three years after this book was published – so I guess I can’t fault them!
Synopsis:
Voice of the Sun:
The two Elf tribes are finally learning to tolerate each other and actually get along… well, for the most part. Some of the Wolfriders are a little peeved with Leetah’s wishy-washiness concerning Cutter. In fact, Cutter himself is frustrated with her lack of accepting The Recognition. So when a nearby volcano starts rumbling, Cutter and the Wolfriders eagerly accept the opportunity to divert a dangerous, rampaging herd of huge, horse-like animals. The danger of the mission, and several close calls, finally prompts Leetah to re-think and explore her feelings for the barbarian-like leader that has occupied her thoughts so much lately!
How I Rate This Issue:
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Story:
– Wow, I am really enjoying this series and the great variety of story lines! This is another issue with several things going on – all of which are very cool!
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Art:
– Once again: stupendous art! Great details and gorgeous colors!
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Fun Factor:
– The magic, the exciting action and desire to root for Cutter make this another in the long line of great Elfquest comic books!
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