in amusement at the love-struck Val and the fair maid Ilene. The young couple's relationship, however, would be a tragic one . Art and text: Hal Foster (from installment #39, November 6, 1937). Source: Prince Valiant (Vol. 1): 1937-1938 – Hal Foster (Fantagraphics Books, 2009). Above: Sir Gawain to the rescue! Art