Who Is Prince Valiant? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Prince Valiant is a King Features Syndicate comic book character, the alter ego of Valiant of Thule, with over 1,451 comic issue appearances. Created by Hal Foster in 1937, Prince Valiant is a knight of the Round Table who travels throughout Europe with his Friends Sir Gawain and Tristram. He is Married to Aleta and Carries the Singing Sword

Who is Prince Valiant?

Prince Valiant was born to the King Aguar, the deposed King of Thule on the Norwegian Coast. He grew up to be a strong young man and decided to set out through the fens and ultimately on a Viking ship to the Court of King Arthur. There He meets Sir Gawain and Tristram who would become his lifelong friends. He wields the Singing sword. He travels throughout Europe and Asia until he finds his Wife Aleta, Queen of the Misty Isles. Once he marries her he continues on his many quests throughout the land.

Key facts

Prince Valiant is of human origin. The character is published by King Features Syndicate. With 1,451 recorded issue appearances, Prince Valiant ranks among the most featured characters in comics.