Description
LANCE, 3 (OF 4)
Book Summary
This third volume of Warren Tufts' masterpiece brings together the final daily strips and full-color Sunday pages of the series, up to number 184. Originally published in newspapers between 1958 and 1959, these pages have remained unpublished in book form anywhere in the world until now. Presented fully restored, readers already familiar with the previous volumes will find here the continuity they expect, with the same graphic and narrative quality that characterizes this classic adventure comic series.
What is it about?
Lance is an adventure series that follows the exploits of its protagonist in the American Old West. In this third volume, Warren Tufts develops the plots left open in previous issues, combining action, drama, and a visual style that has been acclaimed for its detail and dynamism. The daily strips and Sunday pages collected here offer a complete reading experience, with restored original color that enhances the graphic narrative. It is a work that captures the essence of the classic newspaper comic, with an artistic treatment that distinguishes it within the genre.
Main themes
- Adventures in the American Old West
- Graphic narrative serialized in daily and Sunday strips
- Restoration and preservation of classic comic works
- Warren Tufts' detailed and dynamic visual style
- Plot continuity within a four-volume series
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at collectors and fans of classic adventure comics, especially those interested in the work of Warren Tufts and mid-20th-century American newspaper series. It is also suitable for readers who have already followed the first two volumes of Lance and wish to complete the collection with restored, hard-to-find material. It is a reference work for those who value careful editing and the recovery of historical comic materials.
What this book offers
- Access to material unpublished in book form, never before released in any country, with restored strips and pages.
- Continuity of the Lance series, allowing the story to be followed from previous volumes.
- Enjoyment of the restored original color of the Sunday pages, which enhances the artistic quality of the work.
- An essential piece for collectors of classic comics and American newspaper works.
Technical specifications
- Author: Warren Tufts
- Publisher: Libros de Papel
- Language: Spanish
- Collection: Comics
- Publication date: July 2011
- Number of pages: 88
- Weight: 517 g
Editorial review
This third volume of Lance represents a milestone in the recovery of classic newspaper comics, offering for the first time in book form material that had remained inaccessible for decades. The restoration of the daily strips and Sunday pages, with their original color, ensures a high-quality visual experience that satisfies both collectors and new readers. It is an essential edition for those who appreciate sequential art and adventure storytelling, and a unique opportunity to complete a series that deserves a prominent place in comic history.