Esteemed American cartoonist (1892–1982) best known as the creator of the long-running strip Prince Valiant. Original drawing, captioned “Then from the dark forest came King Arthur’s knights, running swiftly and bearing a huge timber,” ink on artist’s cardstock, 8.25 x 10, signed in pencil on the reverse (partly across two affixed labels), “Dec. 6, 1942, Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur, Harold R. Foster.” Light scattered soiling to both sides and a few adhesive remnants at edges slightly touching image, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.