The Horns of Elfland

Charles Vess’s The Horns of Elfland, a single-issue comic from Archival Press (1979), is a lyrical, self-contained fantasy tale. Written and illustrated entirely by Vess, it showcases his distinctive style of mythic, nature-infused artwork and storytelling. This early work stands as an important artifact of his career, capturing the folkloric sensibility that would define his later, celebrated collaborations.