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{{Quote|A long, long time ago, the world was in an age of chaos. There was a land called '''[[Hyrule]],''' a legend called '''[[Princess Zelda|Zelda]],''' an adventurer named '''[[Link]],''' and evil known as '''[[Ganon]],''' and three '''[[Triforce|Triforces]],''' with power over them all.|Introduction}}
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[[File:Valiant Link.png|left|thumb|150px|Link, as he appears in the Valiant Comics.]]
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[[File:Hyrule-Map-LoZ.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The map of Hyrule according to the Valiant Comics]]
|caption= The comic's first issue
'''Valiant Publishing''' is the parent company that owned the Nintendo Comics System in 1990 and 1991. In those years, they published a number of [[Nintendo]] franchise comics, including [[The Legend of Zelda (series)|''The Legend of Zelda'']], [[Wikipedia:Super Mario Brothers|''Super Mario Bros.'']], and ''Captain N: The Game Master''. The Valiant Publishing line was founded in 1990 by former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Jim Shooter. After 1991, Valiant ceased to publish Nintendo-related comics.  
|author= George Caragonne
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|publisher= {{Wp|Valiant Comics}}
|released= February 1990
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'''''The Legend of Zelda''''' is a comic book series published by {{Wp|Valiant Comics}}, which is the parent company that owned the Nintendo Comics System in 1990 and 1991. In those years, they published a number of [[Nintendo]] franchise comics, including {{TLoZ|Series|-}}, [[Wikipedia:Super Mario Brothers|''Super Mario Bros.'']], and ''Captain N: The Game Master''. The Valiant Publishing line was founded in 1990 by former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Jim Shooter. After 1991, Valiant ceased to publish Nintendo-related comics, except for trade paperback collections of some of the series later on.


The Legend of Zelda issues ran February 1990 through August 1990, and sold at a newsstand price of $1.95 per issue. Each issue contained two 10-page stories, along with a handful of shorts, which were often times very humorous. There is some debate over how many Zelda issues were actually released, as there is cover art for issue #7, while issue number #6 was never cataloged. The matter became further convoluted when the comics were re-released in 1993 in book formats, where the issues were placed in different orders.
{{TLoZ|-}} issues ran February 1990 through August of that same year, and was penned by {{Wp|George Caragonne}}.<ref>{{Cite Web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Caragonne|title=George Caragonne (Wikipedia)|site=Caragonne agreed to all the grunt work needed for Valiant to be launched, while holding a full time job. After the company was on its feet, Caragonne wrote such titles as Captain N, The Legend of Zelda, and Punch Out.}}</ref> The comics were sold at a newsstand price of $1.95 per issue. Each issue contained two 10-page stories, along with two bonus shorts, which were often times very humorous.  


The comics are readily available on the Internet, as [[Zelda.com]] provided them as a free download for a time. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northcastle.co.uk/archive/books/books.html|title=Northcastle.co.uk |site=the full comic which was available for free at Nintendo's official Zelda Universe site}}</ref>
==Plot Elements==
The comics take place after the events of the original {{TLoZ}} and {{TAoL}}. Link lives in [[North Palace]] along with [[Princess Zelda]] and [[King Harkinian]], where he protects the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] from [[Ganon]]. The comics are reminiscent of {{TLoZ|TV Series}} in that it mirrors many of the plot elements; however, it takes on a more serious tone than the cartoons, as seen in the plots of ''[[The Power]]'' and ''[[The Price]]'', where Link is corrupted by the Triforce of Power. Furthermore, not all of the issues focus on Ganon stealing the Triforce of Wisdom, as it varies from Link helping [[Queen Seline]] recover her powers from Ganon's minions and to [[Bagu]] confronting the young hero to save his two pet frogs.


Zelda, like the cartoons, takes a more protagonist role and fights along Link, sometimes even saving him, by wielding weapons such as her [[Zelda's Bow|Bow]].<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=It would sure help if I had a bow! I can't fire a sword blast worth a darn!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=8 (To the First Power)}}</ref> Link is seen once again trying to steal a kiss from the princess any time he saves her,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Hmmm... safe enough to kiss me, Princess?|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=Missing in Action}}</ref> but they always seem to get interrupted by Ganon's minions or Zelda changing her mind.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Aw, heck! Something ALWAYS happens every time I'm about to get a smooch!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=3 (The Power)}}</ref> Unlike the animated series, however, the comic makes it clear that Link and Zelda love each other, as they both seem to plainly state it several times throughout their adventures.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Link: Not WE. Just ME. You're going back to the overworld! [...] Because it's gotten too dangerous down here. Because I'm a hero, this is MY job! Because I'm going to protect you whether you like it or not! And because...because I love you.|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=3 (The Power)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Zelda: Because you LOVE me...and I love YOU.|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=6 (The Price)}}</ref>
A new kingdom is also introduced in the comic, known as [[Calatia]], which is ruled by [[Queen Seline]]. The land of Calatia is Link's homeland, and it is where his parents, [[Arn]] and [[Medilia]], live.


==Issues==
==Issues==
{{spoiler}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
==Issue #1==
! #
[[File:ZVC 1.png|thumb|left|Issue #1 Cover]]
! Titles
Originally released in February, 1990.
! Release date
===He Also Serves===
|-
The story opens with [[Impa]] sharing a prophecy from the [[Triforce of Wisdom]], telling of how [[Ganon]] will defeat [[Link]], concour the [[North Castle]], and enslave the people of [[Hyrule]] if Link steps foot outside of the castle. This news upsets Link, as he wants to go with [[Princess Zelda]] as she goes on a journey to visit some of the northern villages. However, he promises that he will remain at the castle.
|[[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 1|1]]
 
| ''[[He Also Serves]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 1#Missing in Action|Missing in Action]]''
As Link is practicing his sword fighting skills, he is approached by [[Miff]], his fairy companion. Miff grows upset when she finds that Link let Zelda go off alone, and decides to use her magic to view Zelda's progress. When she looks into the fountain, she sees that Ganon and his minions have captured the princess' party. While this greatly disturbs Link, he knows that he cannot leave the castle, and he sends [[Krin|Captain Krin]] and his men off to rescue the party.
| February 1990
 
|-
Later, a wounded Krin returns, claiming that he and his men were ambushed by monsters, and that he is the only survivor. He tells Link that the village of [[Rauru (Town)|Rauru]] has been burned, and that only one who can save he princess is Link. Once again, though, Link refuses to break his promise. In anger, Krin strikes Link, calling him a coward. At that moment, a magic signal appears, with a message from Zelda, calling for Link to come to her aid. Before Link can respond, the message cuts out. As Link once more refuses to leave the castle, Krin tells him that he has let her down, and leaves the castle, presumably to find the princess.
| [[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 2|2]]
 
| ''[[To the First Power]]''<br/>''[[Trust Me]]''
Shortly after, guard stationed on the castle wall tells Link that there is a woman outside of the gate. When the gate is opened, Link finds Impa, who tells him that Ganon has once again placed the Spell of Eternal Sleep on Zelda, and she will never again wake up if he is unable to find her by midnight. Link confronts her about her earlier prophecy, and she tells him that even she is sometimes wrong. As Link remembers that it was the Triforce's prophecy, and not Impa's, he pulls out his blade and strikes down the imposter, who vanishes in a puff of smoke. Link then walks outside of the gate, and orders [[Erol|Watchman Erol]] not to open the gate for anyone.
| March 1990
 
|-
Nearby, Ganon removes his Impa disguise, saying that it worked no better than the rest. As several of Ganon's henchmen wait behind some bushes, Link appears outside of the castle gate, and orders Erol to open the door. Erol starts to protest, but then gives in. As Link walks into the castle, he begins to chuckle. Suddenly, another Link appears, and asks Erol who came in. Erol is baffled, but they then realize what has happened. Link uses his sword to shoot a beam at the disguised Ganon, who then disappears.
| [[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 3|3]]
 
| ''[[The Power]]''<br/>''[[The Price]]''
The story is concluded by Zelda, Impa, Captain Krin and his men returning unharmed. After Link explains the story, he asks Zelda for a kiss as a reward, but she declines him.
| April 1990
 
|-
===Missing in Action===
| [[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 4|4]]
 
| ''[[Thief in the Night]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 4#Queen of Hearts|Queen of Hearts]]''<br/>[[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 4#It's Good to be the King (Original release)|''It's Good to be the King'' (Original release only)]]
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| May 1990
==Issue #2==
|-
[[File:ZVC 2.png|thumb|right|Issue #2 Cover]]
| [[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 5|5]]
Originally released in March, 1990.
| ''[[Day of the Triforce]]''<br/>''[[Coming Home]]''
===To the First Power===
| June 1990
 
|-
===Trust Me===
| [[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 6|NCS #7]]
 
|''[[Assault]]''<br/>''[[Choices]]''
{{clear}}
| August 1990
==Issue #3==
|}
[[File:ZVC 3.png|thumb|left|Issue #3 Cover]]
Originally released in April, 1990.
===The Power===
The story begins with Link and Zelda trapped in an underground battle in [[Ganon's Castle]] as they attempt to reobtain the Magic Trophy. As a group of [[Iron Knuckles]] pursues them, Link fears for the princess' safety, he [[warping|warps]] her out of the lair by pushing her into a [[Wallmaster]]. Link then stumbles across the [[Triforce of Power]], which burns his hand upon contact. The Triforce remains with him, and he is able to defeat the iron Knuckles with ease. He then exits the underground lair and meets with Zelda. However, he is pursued by Ganon. The two engage in a battle, of which Link emerges the victor after using his newfound strength to heave a large rock on top of his foe.
 
Several of Ganon's [[Goriya]] minions offer to serve Link, as they believe that he holds more power than their master, but Link refuses. Ganon then bursts out from under the rock pile in a desperate attempt to stop Link from taking the Triforce of Power, but Link gravely wounds him. Ganon is then barely able to crawl back to a place where he can teleport back into his castle to heal. After his escape, Link gets into an argument with Zelda over the Triforce of Wisdom, in which he storms off to finish Ganon for good.
 
===The Price===
''The Price'' picks up where ''The Power'' left off. Following his defeat, Ganon flees to [[Parapa Palace]], but his lust for the Triforce of Power consumes him, and is a giveaway of his location to Link. Link heads to the palace, and is greeted outside by the same group of Goriya that had offered to serve him. This time, he accepts their aid. He dons a robe similar in likeness to that of Ganon's, and feels that Ganon, who is watching him through a mirror, is close bye.
 
Princess Zelda seeks advice from the Triforce of Wisdom about Link's actions, and follows his trail to the palace. There, she is taken into captivity by [[Darknut Prime]]. At that moment, Ganon teleports to Link's location, where they engage in a short battle. Ganon attempts to reclaim the Triforce of Power, but the Triforce chooses to remain with Link.
 
Desperate, Ganon uses his last piece of leverage: Zelda. Darknut Prime brings her into the throne room, and Ganon threatens to kill her. Link plays what Ganon thinks to be a bluff, and says that she means nothing to him. Ganon orders his minion to kill her, but Darknut refuses to, and states that he has only one master. Enraged, Ganon attempts to use a spell on Zelda, but it is blocked by Link, who then casts him into a cage hanging over a bottomless pit.
 
Overjoyed, Zelda approaches Link, but Link demands that she turn over the Triforce of Wisdom which she brought along. When she refuses, and tells Link that she loves him, he attacks her, only to find that the Triforce of Courage has left him, and is protecting her. Zelda then reveals to Link what he has become, and that he has even taken on a physical likeness to that Ganon. He then realizes what the price of that power is, and chooses to throw to Triforce of Power into the bottomless pit, although he is aware that doing so will end his own life. Due to Link's loss of power, the cage that was holding Ganon disappears, and sends him tumbling down after the Triforce.
 
However, even as Link lays dying in Zelda's arms, the Triforce of Courage returns to him. He then wakes up in [[Hyrule Castle]], virtually unharmed.
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==Issue #4==
[[File:ZVC 4.png|thumb|right|Issue #4 Cover]]
Originally released in May, 1990.
===Queen of Hearts===


===Thief in the Night===
===Cancelled content===
According to Valiant Firsts, there was an issue and a number of stories in production that were eventually scrapped for unknown reasons.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= LEGEND OF ZELDA|author= |published= |retrieved= September 26, 2020|url= http://valiantarchive.com/valiant/nintendo/unpub.html|title= Unpublished|site= Valiant Firsts|type= webpage}}</ref>
====Cancelled Issue====
Not much is known about the contents of this issue, but based on its cover, it would have been the seventh issue and have featured a story called ''Small Problem''.


{{clear}}
====Cancelled stories====
==Issue #5==
*''The Fortress'' - After being fatally wounded in battle, Link must locate a healer trapped within a fortress and gain her trust by risking what remains of his life before he dies.
[[File:ZVC 5.png|thumb|left|Issue #5 Cover]]
*''Kiss Me, Princess!'' - Link must complete a special mission in order to earn a promised kiss from Zelda.
Originally released in June, 1990.  
*''Point of View'' and ''Another Point of View'' - An earthquake spell cast by Ganon goes out of control, and Link and Zelda must stop him before it destroys Hyrule.
===Coming Home===
*''Small Problem'' - Not much is known about this story, but it appears that its plot would have focused on Zelda being shrunken by an evil wizard unrelated to Ganon.


===Day of the Triforce===
==Listings==
===Characters===
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Link|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Princess Zelda|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Ganon|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Impa|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|King Harkinian|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Queen Seline|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Miff|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Arn|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Medilia|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Catherine|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Storm|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Captain Krin|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Watchman Erol|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Cassiopia|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Rus|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|River Man|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Bagu|link}}


{{clear}}
==={{Plural|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Enemy}}===
==Issue #6==
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Moblin|link}}
Likely released in July, 1990.
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Daira|link}}
Undocumented issue.
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Stalfos|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Octorok|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Goriya|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Rebonack|display=Iron Knuckle|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Darknut|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Darknut Prime|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Moby|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Dark Link|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Thunderbird|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Deeler|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Wizzrobe|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Zola|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Gohma|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Patra|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Dodongo|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Gleeok|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Lynel|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Wallmaster|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Rope|link}}


{{clear}}
==={{Plural|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Item}}===
==Issue #7==
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Magical Sword|link}}
[[File:ZVC 7.png|thumb|right|Issue #7 Cover]]
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Magical Shield|link}}
Originally released in August, 1990.
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Flute|link}}
===Assault===
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Magic Compass|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Zelda's Bow|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Water of Life|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Blue Candle|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Trophy|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Silver Arrow|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Power Glove|display=Handy Glove|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Power Bracelet|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Magic Boomerang]]


===Choices===
===Places===
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Hyrule|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|North Palace|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Calatia|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Underworld|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ|Level 1|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Rauru Town|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Midoro Swamp|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Palace on the Sea|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Island of Hyron|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|King's Tomb|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Death Mountain|link}}
*{{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Water Town of Saria|link}}


{{clear}}
==Release==
There is some debate over how many Zelda issues were actually released, as there appears to be an issue #7, while issue #6 was never cataloged. The matter became further convoluted when the comics were re-released in 1991 in book formats, where the issues were placed in different orders,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= THE LEGEND OF ZELDA. Vol. 1 No. 1 Feb. 1991|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|issue= 1|page= 4}}</ref> and the matter was even further complicated by the discovery of a cancelled seventh issue. The reason for there not being a documented sixth issue is that there were only five Zelda issues in all. The seventh issue was actually part seven of the Nintendo Comics System line, which had nine issues in all.
{{Clear}}


==Cover Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:ZVC 1.png|Issue #1 Cover
File:ZVC 1.png|Issue #1 Cover
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File:ZVC 5.png|Issue #5 Cover
File:ZVC 5.png|Issue #5 Cover
File:ZVC 7.png|Issue #7 Cover
File:ZVC 7.png|Issue #7 Cover
File:TAoL Hyrule Map 3.png|The map of Hyrule
File:North palace.jpg|thumb|The map of North Palace
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 18:48, 3 September 2023

Non-Canon Information

The Legend of Zelda is a comic book series published by Valiant Comics, which is the parent company that owned the Nintendo Comics System in 1990 and 1991. In those years, they published a number of Nintendo franchise comics, including The Legend of Zelda , Super Mario Bros., and Captain N: The Game Master. The Valiant Publishing line was founded in 1990 by former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Jim Shooter. After 1991, Valiant ceased to publish Nintendo-related comics, except for trade paperback collections of some of the series later on.

The Legend of Zelda issues ran February 1990 through August of that same year, and was penned by George Caragonne.[1] The comics were sold at a newsstand price of $1.95 per issue. Each issue contained two 10-page stories, along with two bonus shorts, which were often times very humorous.

Plot Elements

The comics take place after the events of the original The Legend of Zelda and The Adventure of Link. Link lives in North Palace along with Princess Zelda and King Harkinian, where he protects the Triforce of Wisdom from Ganon. The comics are reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda TV series in that it mirrors many of the plot elements; however, it takes on a more serious tone than the cartoons, as seen in the plots of The Power and The Price, where Link is corrupted by the Triforce of Power. Furthermore, not all of the issues focus on Ganon stealing the Triforce of Wisdom, as it varies from Link helping Queen Seline recover her powers from Ganon's minions and to Bagu confronting the young hero to save his two pet frogs.

Zelda, like the cartoons, takes a more protagonist role and fights along Link, sometimes even saving him, by wielding weapons such as her Bow.[2] Link is seen once again trying to steal a kiss from the princess any time he saves her,[3] but they always seem to get interrupted by Ganon's minions or Zelda changing her mind.[4] Unlike the animated series, however, the comic makes it clear that Link and Zelda love each other, as they both seem to plainly state it several times throughout their adventures.[5][6]

A new kingdom is also introduced in the comic, known as Calatia, which is ruled by Queen Seline. The land of Calatia is Link's homeland, and it is where his parents, Arn and Medilia, live.

Issues

# Titles Release date
1 He Also Serves
Missing in Action 		February 1990
2 To the First Power
Trust Me 		March 1990
3 The Power
The Price 		April 1990
4 Thief in the Night
Queen of Hearts
It's Good to be the King (Original release only) 		May 1990
5 Day of the Triforce
Coming Home 		June 1990
NCS #7 Assault
Choices 		August 1990

Cancelled content

According to Valiant Firsts, there was an issue and a number of stories in production that were eventually scrapped for unknown reasons.[7]

Cancelled Issue

Not much is known about the contents of this issue, but based on its cover, it would have been the seventh issue and have featured a story called Small Problem.

Cancelled stories

  • The Fortress - After being fatally wounded in battle, Link must locate a healer trapped within a fortress and gain her trust by risking what remains of his life before he dies.
  • Kiss Me, Princess! - Link must complete a special mission in order to earn a promised kiss from Zelda.
  • Point of View and Another Point of View - An earthquake spell cast by Ganon goes out of control, and Link and Zelda must stop him before it destroys Hyrule.
  • Small Problem - Not much is known about this story, but it appears that its plot would have focused on Zelda being shrunken by an evil wizard unrelated to Ganon.

Listings

Characters

Enemies

Items

Places

Release

There is some debate over how many Zelda issues were actually released, as there appears to be an issue #7, while issue #6 was never cataloged. The matter became further convoluted when the comics were re-released in 1991 in book formats, where the issues were placed in different orders,[8] and the matter was even further complicated by the discovery of a cancelled seventh issue. The reason for there not being a documented sixth issue is that there were only five Zelda issues in all. The seventh issue was actually part seven of the Nintendo Comics System line, which had nine issues in all.

Gallery

  • Issue #1 Cover

    Issue #1 Cover

  • Issue #2 Cover

    Issue #2 Cover

  • Issue #3 Cover

    Issue #3 Cover

  • Issue #4 Cover

    Issue #4 Cover

  • Issue #5 Cover

    Issue #5 Cover

  • Issue #7 Cover

    Issue #7 Cover

  • The map of Hyrule

    The map of Hyrule

  • The map of North Palace

    The map of North Palace

References

  1. ↑ George Caragonne (Wikipedia) , Caragonne agreed to all the grunt work needed for Valiant to be launched, while holding a full time job. After the company was on its feet, Caragonne wrote such titles as Captain N, The Legend of Zelda, and Punch Out..
  2. ↑ "It would sure help if I had a bow! I can't fire a sword blast worth a darn!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 8 (To the First Power))
  3. ↑ "Hmmm... safe enough to kiss me, Princess?" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. Missing in Action)
  4. ↑ "Aw, heck! Something ALWAYS happens every time I'm about to get a smooch!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 3 (The Power))
  5. ↑ "Link: Not WE. Just ME. You're going back to the overworld! [...] Because it's gotten too dangerous down here. Because I'm a hero, this is MY job! Because I'm going to protect you whether you like it or not! And because...because I love you." (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 3 (The Power))
  6. ↑ "Zelda: Because you LOVE me...and I love YOU." (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 6 (The Price))
  7. ↑ "LEGEND OF ZELDA" — Unpublished , Valiant Firsts (webpage), retrieved September 26, 2020.
  8. ↑ "THE LEGEND OF ZELDA. Vol. 1 No. 1 Feb. 1991" (The Legend of Zelda comic no. 1, Valiant Comics, pg. 4)
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