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Link (Zelda)
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Creation & Design

Link was created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka as the protagonist of the Legend of Zelda series, designed to embody the archetypal hero.

Early Years

Link first appeared in the 1986 game 'The Legend of Zelda' for the Famicom Disk System, where he embarked on a quest to rescue Princess Zelda and defeat the evil Ganon.

Character Development

Over the years, Link has evolved from a simple sprite in 2D games to a fully realized 3D character with rich backstories and complex narratives, becoming an iconic figure in gaming culture.

Cultural Reception

Link has been widely praised for his character design and gameplay mechanics, becoming a beloved figure in video game history.

Character Details

Real Name:
Link
First Appearance:
Nintendo Comics System Sneak Preview
Aliases:
Hero of Time, Hero of Hyrule, The Chosen One
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Princess Zelda, The Knights of Hyrule, The Sages
Abilities:
Swordsmanship, Archery, Magic
Equipment:
Master Sword, Hylian Shield, Ocarina of Time
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Nintendo Comics System Sneak Preview
Valiant ⋅ 1990
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Nintendo Comics System Sneak Preview
 
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8-page sneak preview of publications featuring Nintendo characters

Included in Comic Buyers Guide #849 dated February 9th 1990

Preview of Captain N

1st appearance of Link from Zelda

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In this preview there is a page that appears to be intended for the story 'Trust Me' from The Legend of Zelda #1 (1990) but the page was never included in the premiere issue, therefore this is a standalone story sequence, printed only in this promotional piece

Legend of Zelda, The #1
Valiant ⋅ 1990
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Legend of Zelda, The #1
 
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Comic book series inspired by The Legend of Zelda video game on the Nintendo console

Link first appears in the Nintendo Comics Sneak Preview

[November 2023 - a live-action movie in development with director Wes Ball attached]

Legend of Zelda, The #2
Valiant ⋅ 1990
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Legend of Zelda, The #2
 
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This cover was later used for The Legend of Zelda #4 (1991) which reprinted stories from various issues in this series

Legend of Zelda, The #4
Valiant ⋅ 1990
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Legend of Zelda, The #4
 
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This cover was later reprinted and used for The Legend of Zelda #2 (1991) which reprinted stories from various issues in this series

Legend of Zelda, The #3
Valiant ⋅ 1990
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Legend of Zelda, The #3
 
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This cover was later reprinted and used for The Legend of Zelda #3 (1991)

Legend of Zelda, The #5
Valiant ⋅ 1990
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Legend of Zelda, The #5
 
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This cover was later reprinted and used for The Legend of Zelda #5 (1991) which reprinted stories from various issues in this series

Legend of Zelda, The #2
Valiant ⋅ 1991
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Legend of Zelda, The #2
 
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Reprint of stories from the The Legend of Zelda (1990) series

Cover art reprinted from issue #4 of the original 1990 series

The 1991 reprint series can be identified by the $1.50 cover price

Legend of Zelda, The #3
Valiant ⋅ 1991
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Legend of Zelda, The #3
 
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Reprint of stories from the The Legend of Zelda (1990) series

Cover art reprinted from issue #3 of the original 1990 series

The 1991 reprint series can be identified by the $1.50 cover price

Legend of Zelda, The #4
Valiant ⋅ 1991
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Legend of Zelda, The #4
 
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Reprint of stories from the The Legend of Zelda (1990) series

Cover art reprinted from issue #2 of the original 1990 series

The 1991 reprint series can be identified by the $1.50 cover price

Legend of Zelda, The #5
Valiant ⋅ 1991
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Legend of Zelda, The #5
 
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Reprint of stories from the The Legend of Zelda (1990) series

Cover art reprinted from issue #5 of the original 1990 series

The 1991 reprint series can be identified by the $1.50 cover price

Nintendo Comics System #7
Valiant ⋅ 1991
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Nintendo Comics System #7
 
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Continuing the story from the Legend of Zelda title which ended with #5 and continued in the 'Nintendo Comics Systems title at issue #7 leading to confusion that the Zelda limited series published around the same time is missing an issue #6

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