Dark Horse Comics and Wendy and Richard Pini invite ElfQuest fans and those curious to learn more about this fantasy classic to experience ElfQuest: Hidden Years Gallery Edition, collecting the first five issues of the ElfQuest: Hidden Years series in a stunning oversized volume that displays the original artwork in vibrant detail. A rare, full-color gallery edition hardcover!   

The highly acclaimed, quintessential fantasy comic series ElfQuest premiered in 1978 as a black-and-white independent comic book from legendary duo Wendy and Richard Pini. As the series grew, ElfQuest moved to full-color in the 1990s with ElfQuest: Hidden Years. Wendy Pini created those iconic pages in vibrant watercolor, with each brush stroke, line, and tint now shown in a unique gallery edition to present the full effect her original art pages, which are now permanently housed at Columbia University’s Rare Book & Manuscript Library for preservation and study.

Each of the five color issues within the ElfQuest: Hidden Years Gallery Edition are standalone stories, unlettered to offer an unprecedented look at Wendy Pini’s lush artwork, complete with her margin notes, color tests and behind-the-scenes material. This volume is a powerful example of the incredible world-building and visual storytelling in ElfQuest that has set the standard in fantasy comics for decades.

Immerse yourself in the stunning colors of ElfQuest: Hidden Years Gallery Edition when the 176-page (12.125×17”) hardcover arrives in bookstores on July 14, and comic shops on July 15, 2026, for $149.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.