Wendy and Richard Pini papers, 1962-2020

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Series III: Materials related to Wendy and Richard Pini and ElfQuest, 1975-2020

Series consists of published and unpublished works, derivatives, academic papers, comic magazines, parody comics, and articles on ElfQuest and/or about Wendy and Richard Pini, dating from 1975 to 2020. The series also includes many interviews, ElfQuest parody comics, and collaborations with the Pinis published in various comics and comic magazines. Materials related to the novelization of Journey to Sorrow's End, ElfQuest animation movie, and the cartoon series are also included in this series.



Box 26 Folder 1-4 Journey to Sorrow's End—Novelization Manuscript, Handwritten, undated



Box 27 Folder 1 Application by Animator Deborah Hayes with Sample Artwork, 1984 October


Box 27 Folder 2-3 Little Cublings Gather Round: A Parent's Guide to Learning with Elfquest by Andrea Newell, 1997 May, 2 copies


Box 27 Folder 4-8 Appraisals of Wendy Pini's Artwork by Jon M. Gustafson (JMG) at Lloyd's of London, 1984

Correspondence and Appraisal Details by Item including photographs



Box 28 Folder 1-2 The Application of Conflict Resolution to Young Adult Literature: An Analysis of Elfquest, by Courtney Brooke Di Napoli, 2001 January

Master's Thesis Submitted to Montclair State University


Box 28 Folder 3-4 Cardan's Pod and The Daedalus Child, Drafts, by Rick Higginson, undated

Sent to Pini's for critique. No relation to their stories except for a name inspired by a Pini character.


Box 28 Folder 5 Women in Comics, by Tracy Paddock, 1996 May 07

Submitted for Honors Degree at St. John's, Newfoundland


Box 28 Folder 6 Women in Elfquest: The Fantasy and the Fandom, by Robyn Russell, 1987

Honors Thesis Project for University of Alaska, Fairbanks


Box 28 Folder 7 Visiting the World of Two Moons: The Allure of Elfquest, by Emily Maria Vogt, 2005

Submitted for Master's Degree at University of Illinois at Chicago


Wolfrider, Screenplay by Carol S. Gathings, 1987-1988


Box 28 Folder 8 Correspondence, Treatment, 1987-1988


Box 28 Folder 9 First Draft, 1988 February 18


CBS ElfQuest Cartoon Series, 1985



Box 29 Folder 1 General File, 1985

Include: Treatments, Cutter and Leetah Character Designs, Photocopies of Drawings (1985), Press Release, Correspondence


Box 29 Folder 2 Production "Bible", 1985


Box 29 Folder 3 Character Guide, Pilot Script Proposal, 1985


ElfQuest Movie, 1981-1983



Box 24 Folder 1 Nelvana—General, Correspondence, Terms of Agreement Regarding Film Rights, Press Release, Animation Treatment, Article about Nelvana, 1981


Box 24 Folder 2 Nelvana—Correspondence, Background information and Summary, Script Drafts, Novel Script Drafts, 1982-1983



Box 18 Folder 7 Nelvana (Animation Company)—15 Pencil Sketches of Characters, Trolls, Houses, 1981-1983


Comics and Articles from Comic Magazines



Box 29 Folder 4 Portti: Science Fiction, 1990

"Quo Vadis, Elfquest," by Mikko Haaramo


Box 29 Folder 4 David Anthony Kraft's Comics Interview #5 (and Special Edition), #6, 1983

"Inside Elfquest"—Interview with Wendy and Richard Pini with Freff, Parts I-II


Box 29 Folder 4 David Anthony Kraft's Comics Interview #60, 1988

10th Anniversary Elfquest Interview with Wendy and Richard Pini and Peter Sanderson


Box 29 Folder 4 David Anthony Kraft's Comics Interview #73, 1989

"Spotlight: Beauty and the Beast" interview with Wendy Pini by Perter Sanderson on the Set of the TV Series Beauty and the Beast


Box 29 Folder 4 David Anthony Kraft's Comics Interview #87, 1990

"Wendy and Richard Pini" Interview with Patrick Daniel O'Neill


Box 29 Folder 5 Amazing Heroes, no. 38, 1984 January 1

"A Widening of the Quest: WARP Graphics' Wendy and Richard Pini Talk about Elves, Quests, Stormbringers, and Other Fine Myths," by Michael F. Hopkins


Box 29 Folder 5 Mechanics, no. 2 of 3, 1985 November

With Introduction by Wendy Pini (mature audiences)


Box 29 Folder 5 The Erotic Worlds of Frank Thorne, no. 6, 1991

"The Girl in the Iron Bikini" by Wendy Pini as Red Sonja in the Wizard and Red Sonja Show in NYC


Box 29 Folder 5 Portia Prinz of the Glamazons, no. 1, 1986 December

With Introduction by Wendy Pini


Box 29 Folder 5 Red Sonja: The Singing Tower, vol.1,no.6, 1977 November

Co-written by Wendi Pini and Roy Thomas


Box 29 Folder 5 Jonny Quest, no. 2, 1986 July

Wendy Pini as Penciler


Box 29 Folder 5 Superman Anniversary Issue, no.400, 1984 October

Chapter 5 Art by Wendy Pini


Box 29 Folder 5 Boris the Bear, no.2, 1986

Gundam and Astro Boy parody. Richard Pini in Bear mail.


Box 29 Folder 5 Boris the Bear, no.7, 1987 February

Elfquest Parody


Box 29 Folder 6 E-Man, no. 17, 1984 August

Smelt Quest! Parody


Box 29 Folder 6 Superman and the New Doom Patrol, no. 52, 1982 December

Elfquest "Easter Egg" on page 10 of a Skywise Blimp


Box 29 Folder 6 The Uncanny X-Men, no. 153, 1982 January

Elfquest "Easter Eggs" on page 2, Kitty Pryde Wearing an Elfquest Shirt, and page (?), a Preserver Character named Pini


Box 29 Folder 6 Independent Comics, no. 10, 1994

Interview with Wendy and Richard Pini by Conrad L. Stinnett


Box 29 Folder 6 Marvel Age, no. 28, 1985 July

"Say Hello to ElfQuest" by Peter Sanderson


Box 29 Folder 6 Elf-Thing, no. 1 by The Penumbra, 1987 March

Parody


Box 29 Folder 6 Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe Vol.XX, 1986 October


Box 29 Folder 6 "Higher Education" with Fanboy: Green Lantern of the Lunch Room Sector!, no.2, 1999 April

Wendy Pini as Penciler for Pages 7-8


Box 29 Folder 6 The New Teen Titans Vol. 3, no. 21, 1982 July


Box 29 Folder 7 Ghost Rider, Vol.1, no. 14-15, 17-19, 1975-1976


Box 29 Folder 7 Charlton Bullseye Vol. 2, no. 10, 1982 December

"Easter Egg"—The Villain is Named Dr. Pini?


Box 29 Folder 7 Fantastic Four, Vol.1, no. 242, 1982 May


Box 29 Folder 7 Fantastic Four, Vol.1, no. 247, 1982 October

Contains a letter from Richard and Wendy Pini on the Fan Page


Box 29 Folder 7 The Heroines Showcase, no. 19, 1983 Spring

"The Women of the Wolfriders" by Deby Dunn



Box 30 Folder 1 Incredible Science Fiction, Premier Issue, 1978 August

Interview with Wendy Pini by Joan Winston


Box 30 Folder 1 Comics Scene, Vol. 1, no. 7, 1982

"Elfquest Book 2: A Special Look at the New Collection of Stories" and Back Cover Ad


Box 30 Folder 1 Circus Magazine, no. 149, 1977 February 14

"Sexy Sonja Sweeps to Comic Stardom" on page 5


Box 30 Folder 1 The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian Vol.1, no.21, 1977 August


Box 30 Folder 1 Four Color Magazine, Vol.1, no.4, 1987 March

"Saga of the Wolfriders" by Ron Thomas


Box 30 Folder 2 Comics Scene, Vol.1, no.4, 1982 July

"Breaking in: Tips and Advice" by Richard and Wendy Pini


Box 30 Folder 2 The Comic Times, Vol.1, no.4, 1980 January

"Elfquest: The World of the Wolfriders " by Paula O'Keefe


Box 30 Folder 2 Aggiecon 24 Program, 1993 March

Cover Art by Wendy Pini; includes Biography, Wendy was Artist Guest of Honor at the Con


Box 30 Folder 2 Magical Blend, 1984

Interview with Wendy Pini on page 58


Box 30 Folder 2 Salarius, Vol.1, no.4, circa 1987

Game Review of Elfquest Roleplaying Game by Jim Massinin


Box 30 Folder 3 The Winged Tiger by Phil Yeh with Introduction by Wendy Pini, 1993

Signed to Wendy by Author


Box 30 Folder 3 Comic Art Convention Catalog, 1979

"Aardvarks, Elves, and Fun!" by Phil Seuling


Box 30 Folder 3 Comics Collector, no. 9, 1985 Fall

Interview with Wendy Pini


Box 30 Folder 4 Famous Monsters of Filmland, no. 265, 2013 January-February

"Between the Animals and the Angels: 35 Years of Elfquest" by Holly Interlandi


Box 30 Folder 4 Gateways, Vol.2, no.4, 1987 June

"Elf-Questions: An Evening with Wendy and Richard Pini" with Chuck Barouch and Sydney Barouch


Box 30 Folder 4 Back Issue, no.75, 2014 September

"Elfquest Behind the Scenes: A Chat with Richard and Wendy Pini" with Shaun Clancy


Box 30 Folder 4 RBCC 149: Special Animation Issue, 1979

Wizards Wraparound Cover by Wendy Pini and Commentary on Design


Box 30 Folder 5 The Comics Journal, no. 168, 1994 May

Interview with Wendy and Richard Pini by Conrad L. Stinnett


Box 30 Folder 5 The Comics Journal, no.50, 1979

Back Cover Artwork by Wendy Pini


Box 30 Folder 6 The Comics Journal, no.63, 1981 May

"From Poughkeepsie to Elfland: An Interview with Wendy and Richard Pini" by Dwight Decker



Box 24 Folder 3 Legends of Arzach: Gallery One, 1992

Artwork by Wendy Pini


Box 24 Folder 3 Comic Heroes, no.21, 2013

"Pini, Vidi, Vici"—Interview with Wendy and Richard Pini by Dave Bradley



Box 31 Folder 1 Fanboy, by Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragones and a Host of Comics' Greatest Artists!, 2001


Box 31 Folder 1 Enclosed Laminar Flames (ELF) Investigation, 1997 October

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Lewis Researcher Center, Cleveland, Ohio. Include artwork from Elfquest. In 1997 Wendy had the privilege of designing the elfin mascot and mission patch for NASA's Enclosed Laminar Flames (ELF) investigation, an experiment performed in space by members of the crew of Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-87).


Box 31 Folder 1 Heritage Comics Auctions presents The Wendy and Richard Pini Collection, 2005


Box 31 Folder 2 Comic Book Creator, no.23, 2020 Summer

Wendy Pini The Epic Interview


Box 31 Folder 2 Comic Box : Le Magazine des Cultures Comics, 2016 July-August


Box 31 Folder 2 TV Guide, 2009 July 17-August 09


Box 31 Folder 2 Astronomy, Vol.3, no.4, 1975 April


Box 31 Folder 3 Frank Frazetta Fantasy Illustrated, Vol.1, no.1 and 4, 1998


Box 31 Folder 4 Beauty and the Beast: Night of Beauty, 1989

Written and illustrated by Wendy Pini, based on the TV series created by Ron Koslow. First Publishing.


Box 31 Folder 4 Beauty and the Beast: Portrait of Love, 1990

Written and illustrated by Wendy Pini, based on the TV series created by Ron Koslow. First Publishing.


Box 31 Folder 5 Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics, Vol.10, no.1, 2019 February

The identity politics of Elfquest at 40: moving beyond race, class and gender? by Robert A. Saunders, on page 3.


Box 31 Folder 5 Inks, The Journal of the Comics Studies Society, Vol.4, Issue 2, 2020 Summer

Drawn to Reconcile: The Queer Reparative Journey of ElfQuest, by Madeline B. Gangnes and Kevin Cooley, on page 156.


Box 31 Folder 6 The Power of Comics, 2nd Edition, 2015

Authors:Randy Duncan (Author), Matthew J. Smith (Author), Paul Levitz (Author), Mark Waid (Writer of preface)

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London, 2015.


Box 31 Folder 7 Elftrek, Vol.1, Part 1-2, 1986 July, October

Published by Dimension Graphics


Box 31 Folder 7 The Sensational She-Hulk, Vol.2, no.50, 1993 April

Published by Marvel Comics


Box 31 Folder 7 Comic Shop News: The Grave, 2019

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