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Original "Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur" strip in two parts, dated 5 October 1941. In this chapter, we witness the wizard Belsatan cast a powerful spell for the return of his wife and its dramatic aftermath (which is "beyond description!"). In earlier action, Belsatan had concocted a scheme to use Val to get rid of his beautiful, but nagging wife, Acidia. The schemed worked, but the wizard soon grew lonely, leading to the action featured in this strip, a fantastic example by Hal Foster, the strip's creator, working at the absolute top of his game. Foster inscribes the strip to his "favorite comic artist 'Chick' Young". Hand-drawn strip measures 29" x 15" and 29" x 22". Both parts of the strip are mounted, with very light toning, overall very good to near fine. From the estate of "Blondie" creator, Chic Young.
''Prince Valiant'' Comic Strip by Hal Foster From 5 October 1941
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