The only thing that wasn't changed from Hal Foster's wonderful epic was the hair colors of the characters. In Hal Foster's story: Prince Valiant does't become a prince by marring a princess. He was born the Prince of Thule! Arn doesn't die. Ilene dies! And whatever happend to Val's famous singing sword!!!! Next time if you are going to make a movie, read the story first. This addaptation hardly gives enough credit to Foster's great works!