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Elfquest: The Final Quest #7-12
Elfquest: The Final Quest Volume 2
It is time. Sunstream, son of Wolfrider chief Cutter Kinseeker, finally fulfills his destiny and becomes the psychic link among all the elfin tribes scattered across the World of Two Moons. At long last, the seeds planted 20,000 years ago in the original, classic Quest can come to fruition. But a devastating secret, long hidden in plain sight, is also moving into the light. When the full impact of this revelation becomes known, it will affect the entire elfin race forever.
Volume 2 collects Wendy and Richard Pini's issues #7-12 of The Final Quest , the newest adventures of the Wolfriders!
"If youre looking for some engaging fantasy, dont miss The Final Quest! Its something special and will pull you in from the first time you read it!" -majorspoliers.com
Volume 2 collects Wendy and Richard Pini's issues #7-12 of The Final Quest , the newest adventures of the Wolfriders!
"If youre looking for some engaging fantasy, dont miss The Final Quest! Its something special and will pull you in from the first time you read it!" -majorspoliers.com
136 pages, Paperback
First published January 26, 2016
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About the author
Wendy Pini
614 books395 followersWendy Pini is one-half of a husband and wife team with Richard Pini that created, most notably, the Elfquest series.
Wendy was born in California and adopted into the Fletcher Family in Santa Clara County. Early on, she developed as an artist and was the illustrator of her high school year book. She submitted samples of her artwork to Marvel Comics at 17 that were rejected.
Pini attended Pitzer College and received her B.A. in the Arts and joined the Los Angeles Science Fiction Society.
In 1972, she married Richard Pini and began illustrating science fiction magazines, including Galaxy, Galileo, and Worlds of If. In 1977, Richard and Wendy established a publishing company called Warp Graphics to publish their first Elfquest comic. Elfquest was self-published for 25 years and in 2003, licensed to DC Comics. The comic series has won several awards, including the Ed Aprill Award for Best Independent Comic, two Alley Awards, the Fantasy Festival Comic Book Awards for Best Alternative Comic, and the Golden Pen Award.
Wendy has illustrated other works, including Jonny Quest in 1986, Law and Chaos in 1987, and in 1989, two graphic novels of Beauty and the Beast. Recently in 2007, she completed a graphic novel entitled The Masque of Red Death.
Wendy has received several awards over the last four decades, including the San Diego Comic Convention Inkpot Award, the New York State Jaycees Distinguished Service Award, the Balrog Award for Best Artist, and was inducted into the Friends of Lulu Women Cartoonists Hall of Fame in 2002.
Wendy and her husband currently reside in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Wendy was born in California and adopted into the Fletcher Family in Santa Clara County. Early on, she developed as an artist and was the illustrator of her high school year book. She submitted samples of her artwork to Marvel Comics at 17 that were rejected.
Pini attended Pitzer College and received her B.A. in the Arts and joined the Los Angeles Science Fiction Society.
In 1972, she married Richard Pini and began illustrating science fiction magazines, including Galaxy, Galileo, and Worlds of If. In 1977, Richard and Wendy established a publishing company called Warp Graphics to publish their first Elfquest comic. Elfquest was self-published for 25 years and in 2003, licensed to DC Comics. The comic series has won several awards, including the Ed Aprill Award for Best Independent Comic, two Alley Awards, the Fantasy Festival Comic Book Awards for Best Alternative Comic, and the Golden Pen Award.
Wendy has illustrated other works, including Jonny Quest in 1986, Law and Chaos in 1987, and in 1989, two graphic novels of Beauty and the Beast. Recently in 2007, she completed a graphic novel entitled The Masque of Red Death.
Wendy has received several awards over the last four decades, including the San Diego Comic Convention Inkpot Award, the New York State Jaycees Distinguished Service Award, the Balrog Award for Best Artist, and was inducted into the Friends of Lulu Women Cartoonists Hall of Fame in 2002.
Wendy and her husband currently reside in Poughkeepsie, New York.
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September 18, 2022
If you don't read Elfquest you should. But don't start with Elfquest: The Final Quest, you need to start with either The Complete Elfquest Volume 1 or ElfQuest: The Grand Quest Volume 1. Think of Elfquest as an adventure tale that you can read with your children, one that doesn't prioritize either men or women, one that never makes you feel like all your reading is merely a fairy tale, one that doesn’t talk down to children in order to pacify adult fears. If you can imagine such a tale, that's Elfquest. Some installments of this sprawling, multi-generational tale are not as well delivered as others, but I honestly don't think I'd rate any less volume than three stars and the majority would certainly get five stars. Wendy and Richard Pini have been doing this comic off-and-on since 1978 (I've been reading since about 1983) and it's just as engaging and captivating today as it was back then. Be warned, once you start Elfquest the tale of the World of Two Moons will sink it's wolfen fangs into you and never let you go.
This volume also contains a revealation that was hidden in plain sight since some of the earliest stories, and it is mind-blowing in how obvious it was and how cleverly concealed it was for 30 year. Wendy & Richard Pini deserve an enourmous amount of praise for the patience and perseverance to have maintained this core truth through all the meanderings and travels the wolf riding elves have taken. Five stars is not enough.
This volume also contains a revealation that was hidden in plain sight since some of the earliest stories, and it is mind-blowing in how obvious it was and how cleverly concealed it was for 30 year. Wendy & Richard Pini deserve an enourmous amount of praise for the patience and perseverance to have maintained this core truth through all the meanderings and travels the wolf riding elves have taken. Five stars is not enough.
September 15, 2016
So I need more of this. There's a lot of emotion which is a thing I feared because I love these little elves and they've been through enough.
I don't want them to suffer. Poor things. Especially poor Strongbow. If you read Dreamtime, You'll see a lot of stuff in it foreshadowed what is going on in The Final Quest.
Read Dreamtime, by the way, it's beautiful. It turns Pike into this awesome, cool character instead of just comic relief.
Really one of the best things about Elfquest besides the art, is the character development. It spans over thousands of years so there's a lot of room for characters to change and grow.
So definitely read Elfquest, but not this one first.
I don't want them to suffer. Poor things. Especially poor Strongbow. If you read Dreamtime, You'll see a lot of stuff in it foreshadowed what is going on in The Final Quest.
Read Dreamtime, by the way, it's beautiful. It turns Pike into this awesome, cool character instead of just comic relief.
Really one of the best things about Elfquest besides the art, is the character development. It spans over thousands of years so there's a lot of room for characters to change and grow.
So definitely read Elfquest, but not this one first.
November 6, 2024
Glorious. Well worth the thousands of pages of reading to get to this point.
Those Elves always be questing.
Those Elves always be questing.
June 22, 2017
Firstly, I've been an Elfquest fan for many years, over 20 now that I think of it. I read the original stories mostly in graphic novel form and was enthralled with the story, the characters, the artwork. It was unlike anything I've read, or seen and fantastically so.
Secondly, if you've never read Elfquest this is not where you should start, not at all. Maybe start with The Complete Elfquest Volume 1 or ElfQuest: The Grand Quest Volume 1 as another reviewer suggested. (That same reviewer also said, "Think of an adventure tale that you can read with your children, one that doesn't prioritize either men or women, one that never makes you feel like all your reading is just a fairy tale or talk down to children in order to pacify adult fears. If you can imagine such a tale, that's Elfquest.")
Thirdly, I read the first volume and liked it and like this one even more though... I'm still not sure if I like some aspects one which is that it feels differently than the Elfquest I'm used to. To quote Richard Pini about the Final Quest storyline (as another reviewer has done):
"You have to want it (what it has to offer) bad, because it’s also going to put up a fight. It’s not going to go where you think it will, or should, or where you might wish it would, or to a comfortable place. With respect to the over-arching story, we’ve often quoted Bette Davis’ most memorable line, “Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy night.”
The book was very emotional, breathtaking though not always perfect artwork, ups and downs and surprises including one at the end I still don't know what to think of. I can say I didn't dislike the surprise at the end and I didn't like it exactly, it was just... major, emotional, shocking. The story has been a bumpy ride but the truth is I wouldn't have it any other way. Without realizing it I think I have disliked the direction some stories and bits and pieces have taken over the many years but I kind of respected the comic for that, not catering to fans too much and so watering down the story. In the comic there is talk of "The Way". It's nature. When a wolf is leader of the pack and is challenged by a younger wolf that is defeating him (a fight to the death), the elves don't intervene because it's The Way (of nature, of life). I think Elfquest itself, the story, has it's version of The Way. It tells it's story in a way that seems harsh, unfair, wrong but that doesn't change the story. It is what it is. I don't always like it but I respect the Pini's steadfastness.
Now, I'm left with one last thought; how long do I have to wait for the last of the trilogy?!
Secondly, if you've never read Elfquest this is not where you should start, not at all. Maybe start with The Complete Elfquest Volume 1 or ElfQuest: The Grand Quest Volume 1 as another reviewer suggested. (That same reviewer also said, "Think of an adventure tale that you can read with your children, one that doesn't prioritize either men or women, one that never makes you feel like all your reading is just a fairy tale or talk down to children in order to pacify adult fears. If you can imagine such a tale, that's Elfquest.")
Thirdly, I read the first volume and liked it and like this one even more though... I'm still not sure if I like some aspects one which is that it feels differently than the Elfquest I'm used to. To quote Richard Pini about the Final Quest storyline (as another reviewer has done):
"You have to want it (what it has to offer) bad, because it’s also going to put up a fight. It’s not going to go where you think it will, or should, or where you might wish it would, or to a comfortable place. With respect to the over-arching story, we’ve often quoted Bette Davis’ most memorable line, “Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy night.”
The book was very emotional, breathtaking though not always perfect artwork, ups and downs and surprises including one at the end I still don't know what to think of. I can say I didn't dislike the surprise at the end and I didn't like it exactly, it was just... major, emotional, shocking. The story has been a bumpy ride but the truth is I wouldn't have it any other way. Without realizing it I think I have disliked the direction some stories and bits and pieces have taken over the many years but I kind of respected the comic for that, not catering to fans too much and so watering down the story. In the comic there is talk of "The Way". It's nature. When a wolf is leader of the pack and is challenged by a younger wolf that is defeating him (a fight to the death), the elves don't intervene because it's The Way (of nature, of life). I think Elfquest itself, the story, has it's version of The Way. It tells it's story in a way that seems harsh, unfair, wrong but that doesn't change the story. It is what it is. I don't always like it but I respect the Pini's steadfastness.
Now, I'm left with one last thought; how long do I have to wait for the last of the trilogy?!
May 21, 2016
When I finished reading Elfquest: The Final Quest Volume 2, I was faced with two thoughts. One, "Oh, god, how long do I have to wait until the third volume comes out?" And two? "This doesn't really feel like my Elfquest."
However, to quote what Richard Pini said in a recent post about the Final Quest storyline:
One major caveat: Do not read Elfquest: The Final Quest Volume 2 without reading Elfquest: The Final Quest. And don't read either without first reading the entire Elfquest saga, beginning with Fire and Flight.
However, to quote what Richard Pini said in a recent post about the Final Quest storyline:
You have to want it (what it has to offer) bad, because it’s also going to put up a fight. It’s not going to go where you think it will, or should, or where you might wish it would, or to a comfortable place. With respect to the over-arching story, we’ve often quoted Bette Davis’ most memorable line, “Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy night.” That’s true now, more than ever. Pack your Dramamine.
One major caveat: Do not read Elfquest: The Final Quest Volume 2 without reading Elfquest: The Final Quest. And don't read either without first reading the entire Elfquest saga, beginning with Fire and Flight.
November 18, 2022
2018 Spring:
I did a reread of the entire last series for the ending of the main arc of Elfquest (aka Cutter, The Kinseeker's story). I still love it so very much and I love taking part in the community this time while doing it. Finding all the shoutouts to Dreamtime and to previous moments in the series across all the decades: right up to solving mysteries of the future comic connections.
2015:
I love that there is a new long running series for Elfquest even if it turns out to be the well-plotted ending to this series I have loved since I was five. I read the last 12 issues in one swoop again this week, so I'll be using the same review for both of these volumes as I put them up today.
I love that the love triangle between Ember-Mender-Teir has finally been resolved on all three parts, in a good way. I love seeing the children of everyone, both human and elven. I love seeing the many different paths people are beginning to take, especially Moonshade, Sunstream, Rayek, Two-Edge. A lot of things interest me and I was definitely shocked myself, too, by the big reveal at the end of this 12 issues, and I can't wait to see where this goes -- For Cutter and for "The Way."
I did a reread of the entire last series for the ending of the main arc of Elfquest (aka Cutter, The Kinseeker's story). I still love it so very much and I love taking part in the community this time while doing it. Finding all the shoutouts to Dreamtime and to previous moments in the series across all the decades: right up to solving mysteries of the future comic connections.
2015:
I love that there is a new long running series for Elfquest even if it turns out to be the well-plotted ending to this series I have loved since I was five. I read the last 12 issues in one swoop again this week, so I'll be using the same review for both of these volumes as I put them up today.
I love that the love triangle between Ember-Mender-Teir has finally been resolved on all three parts, in a good way. I love seeing the children of everyone, both human and elven. I love seeing the many different paths people are beginning to take, especially Moonshade, Sunstream, Rayek, Two-Edge. A lot of things interest me and I was definitely shocked myself, too, by the big reveal at the end of this 12 issues, and I can't wait to see where this goes -- For Cutter and for "The Way."
July 13, 2017
Look, don't look to me for critical reviews of ElfQuest. I'm sorry but I'm totally not sorry. I have no coherent criticism to offer you because my first, best polyamorous love took center stage in this volume and I can't think about it without getting too excited to type.
June 3, 2021
This one is a little calmer than the first book, but it's clearly a case of the calm before the storm. The book ends with a revelation that puts everything in Cutter's life into new perspective. I have to be honest, I don't quite understand it. I was super confused when I read this story the first time, and I still am. It's... I don't even know how to describe why I'm confused without major spoilers. Or even with spoilers! I do feel sorry for Cutter, though.
I also bumped the rating down from my initial 5/5 stars one - which is what my guts tells me to give any Elfquest book - because of another reason: the art.
While the colorful thing I've come to expect, I noticed that there were some very stiff poses in this book, some of the coloration didn't always seem to match, and there were panels where the authors used a whole other artstyle! I understand why they did it - to make it clear how shocking that scene was, how emotional - but I only found it jaring. It threw me right out of the story, making it painfully clear I was reading a comic.
I also bumped the rating down from my initial 5/5 stars one - which is what my guts tells me to give any Elfquest book - because of another reason: the art.
While the colorful thing I've come to expect, I noticed that there were some very stiff poses in this book, some of the coloration didn't always seem to match, and there were panels where the authors used a whole other artstyle! I understand why they did it - to make it clear how shocking that scene was, how emotional - but I only found it jaring. It threw me right out of the story, making it painfully clear I was reading a comic.
June 7, 2017
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Back in the late 1970s, I came across an interesting title while visiting a comic book store with my father. Elves, huh? It was issue 3 or so and, Of course, I would be hooked. Some of my best memories growing up revolve around the Elfquest series: from Christmas morning and getting a new compilation Volume (in color!!), to junior high and then high school spent calling our poor local comic book store to see if the long 3 month wait was over and the newest issue had arrived. Of course, after I graduated in 1985 the main quest ended and then guest authors were brought in - and I drifted off. But now with Final Quest, we are working toward a definitive end for our elves in the world of Two Moons.Story: The tribes are split up, with the focus on trying to find the right time to send The Call to unite the elves back to the palace. But not all the elves want to return to the stars and the humans are still rallying in an attempt to wipe out the elves finally and forever. As some cherish their wolf blood, others wish to have the 'taint' removed to become what they were meant to be. It will divide the Wolfriders as each elf seeks to find meaning and what it right for themselves. And for Cutter especially, a devastating truth will have terrifying consequences.
As much as I do love the series, I have to admit that much of the Final Quest feels like drama for drama's sake. There are many organic moments but there also seems to be a lot of overreaction and hysterics. Somehow, I'm not feeling the emotional bond that would allow me to seamless empathize with the characters and their travails. I think the heart of it, especially with the previous book, is that the sheer amount of POVs means the story jumps all over the place all the time. So I don't get time to settle in with any one character. And as much as I love all the characters in the world, I still would rather see them through only a very limited set of eyes. To me, the Elfquest series will always be about the original Wolfriders and it is in their stories that The Final Quest truly shines.
Of course, it's always wonderful to see Wendy's work again. It may not be as rich or perhaps as expressive as in the past (who can ever forget the cover of issue 16?). But it's still Wendy's distinct style that makes the series so beautiful to read. And we get each of the volumes in full color, which is always a joy.
Eflquest the Final Quest is a treat for Elfquest fans - to pull together all the disparate storylines into one tale so we can see how our favorite characters have changed/grown/been challenged. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.
April 7, 2024
So I finished part 2 of The Final Quest today!
And in this one the throwbacks to old OLD storylines are falling down like leaves in autumn, they’re so many!
But it’s also pretty cool, since that shows that Wendy and Richard Pini really were playing the long game with this story!
It does go a bit crazy here towards the ending with Cutter and Timmain, but in the universe of Elfquest and how the elfs can send out their souls from their bodies, I guess it makes a sort of sense. And, again with the long game, it does show a certain reason for Skywise connection to both Cutter and Timmain.
Even the weirdest things, and the Pini’s can find a reason for it!
Strongbow and Moonshade keeps breaking my heart in this part even worse. My goodness… To have the possibility to travel the stars as immortal or stay as mortal… That choice, I wouldn’t have been able to make it, honestly. Especially if someone I’ve loved for thousands of years stood waiting as mortal… Heartbreaking.
The same thing goes for Leetah and Skywise, who both are immortal, while the love of their life Cutter is mortal… That can’t be easy. It’s been brought up now and then, but here it really is properly. Basically Cutter tells them to let him die of age and not try to stop it with magic when the time comes. Dude… There’s a reason Cutter is our hero of the story! I LOVE HIM!
Tyldak’s son Windkin makes an appearance as does Rayek’s daughter Venka and the tribe she now leads, the Go Backs. Bringing Aroree as well. Gawd, I love all of them!
Tricksy Two-Edge, the half troll half elf, who in previous stories have been the big bad, but I kinda feel for him. And his love for Venka, since she seems to keep his insanity at bay. He is doing EVERYTHING for her, pretty much. Which is kinda sweet. I like him a lot in this story, and I feel sorry for him too. He and his troll father were some of the first creatures Winnowill properly tortured. For years, and years. So it’s no wonder he is what he is. One can only hope he’ll get a good ending. If anyone in this huge story deserves it, it’s Two-Edge.
Again, too many characters to list them all… There’s just SO MANY of them!!!
But the story is still good, despite the weirdness there with Cutter and Timmain. And the cliffhanger ending is awesome!
And in this one the throwbacks to old OLD storylines are falling down like leaves in autumn, they’re so many!
But it’s also pretty cool, since that shows that Wendy and Richard Pini really were playing the long game with this story!
It does go a bit crazy here towards the ending with Cutter and Timmain, but in the universe of Elfquest and how the elfs can send out their souls from their bodies, I guess it makes a sort of sense. And, again with the long game, it does show a certain reason for Skywise connection to both Cutter and Timmain.
Even the weirdest things, and the Pini’s can find a reason for it!
Strongbow and Moonshade keeps breaking my heart in this part even worse. My goodness… To have the possibility to travel the stars as immortal or stay as mortal… That choice, I wouldn’t have been able to make it, honestly. Especially if someone I’ve loved for thousands of years stood waiting as mortal… Heartbreaking.
The same thing goes for Leetah and Skywise, who both are immortal, while the love of their life Cutter is mortal… That can’t be easy. It’s been brought up now and then, but here it really is properly. Basically Cutter tells them to let him die of age and not try to stop it with magic when the time comes. Dude… There’s a reason Cutter is our hero of the story! I LOVE HIM!
Tyldak’s son Windkin makes an appearance as does Rayek’s daughter Venka and the tribe she now leads, the Go Backs. Bringing Aroree as well. Gawd, I love all of them!
Tricksy Two-Edge, the half troll half elf, who in previous stories have been the big bad, but I kinda feel for him. And his love for Venka, since she seems to keep his insanity at bay. He is doing EVERYTHING for her, pretty much. Which is kinda sweet. I like him a lot in this story, and I feel sorry for him too. He and his troll father were some of the first creatures Winnowill properly tortured. For years, and years. So it’s no wonder he is what he is. One can only hope he’ll get a good ending. If anyone in this huge story deserves it, it’s Two-Edge.
Again, too many characters to list them all… There’s just SO MANY of them!!!
But the story is still good, despite the weirdness there with Cutter and Timmain. And the cliffhanger ending is awesome!
December 22, 2018
Like FQ#1, I'm torn. My jury's still very, very out on this series. The twist in this volume is a shock. It comes waaaay out of left field, and nothing before this (either in FQ or the series as a whole) sets it up - not to mention that it tears down one of the cornerstones of the series: the elves' free will & right to make their own choices AND contradicts what's been previously stated about Recognition and the elves' spirits. Bluntly, the Pinis seem to have ripped that away from Cutter: his soul is no longer his own. Worse, rather than Skywise being attracted to Timmain because she's "Timmain", it turns out he's attracted to her because...well...she's Cutter. Or vice versa. GAH.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 15, 2022
This series has always been weird, but this takes the cake. I haven't said WTF out loud reading a book in a long time, but I did today. Multiple times.
March 10, 2018
All. The. Stars.
February 13, 2024
It gets better and better.
December 26, 2025
Nearing the end of my Great ElfQuest Read of 2025. It is the day after Christmas and I have just finished Final Quest Volume 2. I read it on Kindle but I have also pre-ordered the dingle-volume Final Quest hardcover which I believe comes out in February.
I've said it before, but Wendy is just at the top of her game here. The artwork in every page is stunning. The colors are also gorgeous.
Storywise, this volume came with lots of surprises. I never saw Shenshen's arc coming and honestly I didn't see Moonshade's coming either, especially after how she acted through Ember's chieftainship in Wild Hunt. Final Quest incorporates some of what the side stories did but has reworked bits as well, but the Shards and Wild Hunt arcs seem to stand as "canon," minus the "Recognition" summer special which got totally redone.
Anyway... the biggest surprise is of course from Cutter. I have no idea how he will come to terms with this.
Sadly the Djunsland troops are now on the move, but really, it's not surprising since we know from Rebels that most of the planet was eventually under control of the Djun's kingdom. ("But not his DESCENDANTS, HAHAHAHAHA" says Krim from the palace.)
On to volume 3!
I've said it before, but Wendy is just at the top of her game here. The artwork in every page is stunning. The colors are also gorgeous.
Storywise, this volume came with lots of surprises. I never saw Shenshen's arc coming and honestly I didn't see Moonshade's coming either, especially after how she acted through Ember's chieftainship in Wild Hunt. Final Quest incorporates some of what the side stories did but has reworked bits as well, but the Shards and Wild Hunt arcs seem to stand as "canon," minus the "Recognition" summer special which got totally redone.
Anyway... the biggest surprise is of course from Cutter. I have no idea how he will come to terms with this.
Sadly the Djunsland troops are now on the move, but really, it's not surprising since we know from Rebels that most of the planet was eventually under control of the Djun's kingdom. ("But not his DESCENDANTS, HAHAHAHAHA" says Krim from the palace.)
On to volume 3!
April 3, 2025
Many years after the original Elfquest left a lasting impression on me, I'm finally getting to the more recent Final Quest story. Wendy's art is as appealing as ever, and although the story took a few left turns at times, it is still a tale well-told. I got the first 2 volumes from the library but the next 2 volumes are only available in e-book format, so likely won't be reading them. I've tried briefly, but cannot read a comic or graphic novel on my little kindle easily, nor is there color. Also, I didn't find the story truly engaging, as I did the original series. I guess too much time has passed and the Wolfriders saga has expanded with so many other elf tribes and the High Ones and the moving castle mythology. It sort of lost me along the way.
May 2, 2025
This feels more like we're on the final quest. It's time to decide of they want to head out to space or stay on the world of two moons. Sunstream sends out the call to all the elves, including ones we haven't met before (I think), to come to the palace. We see characters we haven't seen yet in this series like the Go Backs and Two Edge. Also, a bunch of characters go through various changes.
Seems unfair to insist that everybody around the world travel to you instead of taking your flying palace to them.
A lot happens in this one. We get scenes which last a page or two which should warrant ten pages or more on their own.
Seems unfair to insist that everybody around the world travel to you instead of taking your flying palace to them.
A lot happens in this one. We get scenes which last a page or two which should warrant ten pages or more on their own.
May 1, 2025
This does actually feel kind of like a final quest. And comes directly from what has always been. There's too much in here, it is kind of overwhelming. So many characters, so many tribes, so many chiefs. The version I read was in color, which is how I first encountered Elfquest, and still what feels most familiar. This doesn't always feel polished. But it always feels true enough.
January 18, 2021
I am seriously worried about Cutter! Kind of annoyed with Moonshade. Gotta get Volume 3 now. I do wish that the pace of this series would slow down a little and that they wouldn't jump between the groups so often.
May 26, 2017
It was okay this one this seen little bit slower but still a good
May 21, 2019
Overall I enjoyed this volume.
Read
August 12, 2020Turns out I read this the Complete Elfquest Volume 7.
October 30, 2024
DNF. Good art but gave up over half way through, not having read any of the previous ones lol.
November 13, 2023
*Includes a few minor spoilers*
Sunstream, twin to Ember, who has strong psychic powers begins to send out a call to all elves, not just Wolfriders, to reunite. Together these tribes need to decide if they wish to join the Palace and live as immortals, or if they wish to remain on the world of Two Moons and heed “The Way”. But this decision causes dissent within the tribes, and within families, as some wish to stay while others wish to go. Angrif Djun continues to build an armada to destroy the elves, but can they outlast him as his human lifespan is but an instant to them? They also balance uniting with peaceful humans and have in fact adopted a few into their tribe (like Little Patch years ago) as they realize not all humans are to be feared. But the ending of this volume ended on a very strange note as it is revealed that Cutter and a High One Timmain are spirit-bound in a single soul. What????
It has been a pleasure to see Wendy’s art again fully colored. When the series began it was done in black and white, but when ElfQuest for a time was under Marvel ownership, the issues were collected into colored volumes and reached a greater audience. Her panels are a delight to look at and often include a lot of background with other elves, so you can pick up on other details in the tribe’s lives even if only one is being featured. With a huge cast of characters that is helpful, so you feel you are getting a look into more of the interconnected tribes. Colorist Sonny Strait did a lovely job with rich colors and letterer Nate Piekos did an admirable job with all the dialogue.
While these final four books are definitely for already established fans of ElfQuest, this series will hopefully make others want to go back and dive into ElfQuest’s deep history.
A longer review (plus V1) can be found on my blog: https://graphicnovelty2.com/2020/05/0...
Sunstream, twin to Ember, who has strong psychic powers begins to send out a call to all elves, not just Wolfriders, to reunite. Together these tribes need to decide if they wish to join the Palace and live as immortals, or if they wish to remain on the world of Two Moons and heed “The Way”. But this decision causes dissent within the tribes, and within families, as some wish to stay while others wish to go. Angrif Djun continues to build an armada to destroy the elves, but can they outlast him as his human lifespan is but an instant to them? They also balance uniting with peaceful humans and have in fact adopted a few into their tribe (like Little Patch years ago) as they realize not all humans are to be feared. But the ending of this volume ended on a very strange note as it is revealed that Cutter and a High One Timmain are spirit-bound in a single soul. What????
It has been a pleasure to see Wendy’s art again fully colored. When the series began it was done in black and white, but when ElfQuest for a time was under Marvel ownership, the issues were collected into colored volumes and reached a greater audience. Her panels are a delight to look at and often include a lot of background with other elves, so you can pick up on other details in the tribe’s lives even if only one is being featured. With a huge cast of characters that is helpful, so you feel you are getting a look into more of the interconnected tribes. Colorist Sonny Strait did a lovely job with rich colors and letterer Nate Piekos did an admirable job with all the dialogue.
While these final four books are definitely for already established fans of ElfQuest, this series will hopefully make others want to go back and dive into ElfQuest’s deep history.
A longer review (plus V1) can be found on my blog: https://graphicnovelty2.com/2020/05/0...
January 22, 2019
The Art as always is top notch. It's good to finally find out what happens to all these great characters looking forward to the final volume. Sade and Sweet water to all the EQ fans.
February 16, 2018
Loved going back to the world of Elfquest! The journey continues, the quest to bring all elfkind together moves on. What a joy to walk the forests with my friends of old and float in the palace with new friends.
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