History ComicBook / TheLegendOfZelda

* AdaptationDistillation[=/=]AdaptationExpansion

* CanonDiscontinuity: Link in the comics is explained to hail from a neighboring kingdom called Calatia, where his family still lives. This piece of his personal history is not found in any other part of the ''Zelda'' franchise; although the background story of [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaI the original game]] did state that Link was from another country, his exact homeland was never specified.

* CoolHorse: Link's horse Catherine and Zelda's horse Storm

* MissingMom: A very interesting subversion in Zelda's case. While it is never explicitly revealed, there are several blatant implications that Zelda's mother [[spoiler: is actually Seline, the neighboring kingdom's queen.]]

* TenMinuteRetirement: In "Missing in Action," Zelda takes the Triforce of Wisdom with the intention of leaving so Ganon will stop attacking Hyrule. Link's devotion to her persuades her that where she's really safest is wherever he is.

* WhatTheHellHero: Zelda does this throughout "The Price" up to and including pointing out thatbeing corrupted by the Triforce of Power has caused the Triforce of Courage to pull a ScrewThisImOuttaHere on Link.

[[caption-width-right:398:The cover of the first issue.]]

[[caption-width:398:The cover of the first issue.]]

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* MissingMom: Zelda's mother is not shown; however, in "Queen of Hearts," it's heavily implied that [[spoiler: Queen Seline of Calatia is actually her mother]].

Compare other ''Zelda'' comics: ''NintendoPower'''s adaptation of ''[[ComicBook/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkToThePast A Link to the Past]]'' and the [[Manga/TheLegendOfZelda Zelda manga]].

Back in the heyday of the NintendoEntertainmentSystem, ValiantComics was authorized by Creator/{{Nintendo}} to produce the NintendoComicsSystem -- comic book series based on some of their most popular game titles, including ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' and ''VideoGame/{{Metroid}}''. Naturally, given the popularity of ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'', this too was added to the comics lineup.

Like the rest of the NintendoComicsSystem, the series only lasted for roughly two years. Copies of the comics are regarded by some today to be collectors' items.

** Zelda's mother, also...or so it is heavily implied.

Unlike the [[Manga/TheLegendOfZelda manga adaptations]] which would be produced for the later games, the Valiant comics did not retell the stories of the NES games. The storylines were set in the Hyrule of the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZelda original game]] and ''VideoGame/ZeldaIITheAdventureOfLink'', but took place after the conclusion of the second game. These chronicled the further adventures of Link and Princess Zelda. The comics shared many similarities with the [[WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfZelda cartoon series]] based on the games which was popular around the same time; Zelda's costume is very similar to that worn by her animated counterpart, and certain other details were used in both media -- for instance, Link owned a horse named Catherine in both the cartoon and the comics, rather than the Epona of the later games. Unlike the cartoon, however, the comic books included the existence of the Triforce of Courage.

* CanonDiscontinuity: Link in the comics is explained to hail from a neighboring kingdom called Calatia, where his family still lives. This piece of his personal history is not found in any other part of the ''Zelda'' franchise; although the background story of [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZelda the original game]] did state that Link was from another country, his exact homeland was never specified.

Back in the heyday of the NintendoEntertainmentSystem, ValiantComics was authorized by {{Nintendo}} to produce the NintendoComicsSystem -- comic book series based on some of their most popular game titles, including ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' and ''VideoGame/{{Metroid}}''. Naturally, given the popularity of ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'', this too was added to the comics lineup.

* TheArcher: Zelda fights as one of these.

Unlike the [[Manga/TheLegendOfZelda manga adaptations]] which would be produced for the later games, the Valiant comics did not retell the stories of the NES games. The storylines were set in the Hyrule of the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZelda original game]] and ''[[ZeldaIITheAdventureOfLink Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', but took place after the conclusion of the second game. These chronicled the further adventures of Link and Princess Zelda. The comics shared many similarities with the [[WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfZelda cartoon series]] based on the games which was popular around the same time; Zelda's costume is very similar to that worn by her animated counterpart, and certain other details were used in both media -- for instance, Link owned a horse named Catherine in both the cartoon and the comics, rather than the Epona of the later games. Unlike the cartoon, however, the comic books included the existence of the Triforce of Courage.

Back in the heyday of the NintendoEntertainmentSystem, ValiantComics was authorized by {{Nintendo}} to produce the NintendoComicsSystem -- comic book series based on some of their most popular game titles, including ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' and ''VideoGame/{{Metroid}}''. Naturally, given the popularity of ''TheLegendOfZelda'', this too was added to the comics lineup.

Back in the heyday of the NintendoEntertainmentSystem, ValiantComics was authorized by {{Nintendo}} to produce the NintendoComicsSystem -- comic book series based on some of their most popular game titles, including ''SuperMarioBros'' and ''{{Metroid}}''. Naturally, given the popularity of ''TheLegendOfZelda'', this too was added to the comics lineup.

Unlike the [[ZeldaManga manga adaptations]] which would be produced for the later games, the Valiant comics did not retell the stories of the NES games. The storylines were set in the Hyrule of the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZelda original game]] and ''[[ZeldaIITheAdventureOfLink Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', but took place after the conclusion of the second game. These chronicled the further adventures of Link and Princess Zelda. The comics shared many similarities with the [[Animated/TheLegendOfZelda cartoon series]] based on the games which was popular around the same time; Zelda's costume is very similar to that worn by her animated counterpart, and certain other details were used in both media -- for instance, Link owned a horse named Catherine in both the cartoon and the comics, rather than the Epona of the later games. Unlike the cartoon, however, the comic books included the existence of the Triforce of Courage.

Unlike the [[ZeldaManga manga adaptations]] which would be produced for the later games, the Valiant comics did not retell the stories of the NES games. The storylines were set in the Hyrule of the [[Game/TheLegendOfZelda original game]] and ''[[ZeldaIITheAdventureOfLink Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', but took place after the conclusion of the second game. These chronicled the further adventures of Link and Princess Zelda. The comics shared many similarities with the [[Animated/TheLegendOfZelda cartoon series]] based on the games which was popular around the same time; Zelda's costume is very similar to that worn by her animated counterpart, and certain other details were used in both media -- for instance, Link owned a horse named Catherine in both the cartoon and the comics, rather than the Epona of the later games. Unlike the cartoon, however, the comic books included the existence of the Triforce of Courage.

* CanonDiscontinuity: Link in the comics is explained to hail from a neighboring kingdom called Calatia, where his family still lives. This piece of his personal history is not found in any other part of the ''Zelda'' franchise; although the background story of [[Game/TheLegendOfZelda the original game]] did state that Link was from another country, his exact homeland was never specified.

* CrowningMomentOfAwesome: [[spoiler: In "The Price", Zelda tells a Triforce-of-Power-possessed-Link he can't kill her because he loves her. To prove her wrong, he attacks her, but the Triforce of Courage protects her, having left Link for Zelda. She then gives him an epic speech that goes on for five panels, ending with her picking up Link's sword and declaring that if he doesn't give up Power, she'll fight him herself, and win.]]

** Zelda's mother, also... ...or so it is heavily implied.

* CanonDiscontinuity: Link in the comics is explained to hail from a neighboring kingdom called Calatia, where his family still lives. This piece of his personal history is not found in any other part of the ''Zelda'' franchise; although the background story of ZeldaClassic did state that Link was from another country, his exact homeland was never specified.

* AdaptationDistillation / AdaptationExpansion

* CanonDiscontinuity: Link in the comics is explained to hail from a neighboring kingdom called Calatia, where his family still lives. This piece of his personal history is not found in any other part of the ''Zelda'' franchise.
** The Link from the first Zelda game was stated to be a foreigner, but his home lands were never named.

* LoveIsInTheAir: The special storyline for Valentine's Day, "The Perfect Date."

* SmoochOfVictory: As in the cartoon, Link is forever angling for one of these, but never gets it. It's easier to sympathize with him in the comics, however, since he doesn't ask for a kiss in the middle of a dangerous situation.