#OTD in 1943
*Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur*, written & illustrated by Hal Foster
From no. 322 - 11 April 1943
Panel 6: ‘The noise grows less and less, then all is quiet. “Now we will put an end to this bandit business!” says Val, arming.’
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12: ‘“To-morrow,” says Horrid the witch, “I’ll decide whether to punish you for the trouble you caused or reward you for bringing Thorg back.”’
‘Next Week - The Prophecy’
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9: ‘“Nearly four days have I waited for my baby to come home with food for me - you are the cause. Now get food.”’
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‘A full measure she gives them, then stops and the lilt of flutes and drums dies away. There she stands, like a golden flame in the firelight while, one by one, the desert men place a gift at her feet.’
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#OTD in 1940
*Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur*, written & illustrated by Hal Foster. No. 165 - 7 April 1940. Panel 5: “Here, under my hand, is the history of the world. Nowhere can I find a lasting conquest by force. ...’
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The fruits of conquest are but sullen enmities. No, noble sirs, I have pledged my sword to the cause of justice and freedom only!”’
‘Next Week - Slith’s Cowardice.’
‘MOORS INVADE EUROPE - 731 A.D.’ / ‘CHARLES MARTEL DEFEATS MOORS – 732’
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4: ‘But when the lad speaks it is with the confidence and courtesy that befit a prince. “Now, gentlemen, I know your mission. I also know that wars of aggression are but breeders of future wars”’
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2: ‘“Pardon, sir, but here comes our mighty chieftain now!” and enters, not a stern general in shining armor, but a disheveled, sun-bronzed lad carrying a string of fish.’
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1: ‘Synopsis: News of Prince Valiant’s successful campaign against the Huns spread quickly and from far and wide come the envoys of kings offering their armies for the young prince to lead in a war of extermination against the hated Huns.’
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And now Angor Wrack is coming to take little Melody for his bride! Old scores must be settled, the “singing sword” regained, the happiness of Melody secured and then escape. . . . escape that he may once more search for fair Aleta!’
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For Angor Wrack is coming! Angor Wrack who had chained him to an oar, a slave! Angor Wrack who had stolen his “singing sword”! ➡️
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