Dark Crystal comic books issue 1
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Published Oct 2023 by Archaia Studios Press.
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40th Anniversary Edition
1st printing. Collects Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Creation Myths HC (2011-2015 Archaia) Vol. 1-3. Created by Jim Henson. Written by Brian Holguin and Brian Froud. Art by Brian Froud, Alex Sheikman and Lizzy John. Cover by Brian Froud. Brian Froud, legendary conceptual designer of the beloved Jim Henson fantasy film The Dark Crystal, returns to the world he helped create in this complete, premium hardcover edition of an official prequel to the generation-defining film. Creation Myths reveals the definitive origins of the Skeksis, Mystics, Gelfling, and the Dark Crystal itself while introducing all new characters in an epic spanning thousands of years. Brian Holguin (Spawn: Origins), Joshua Dysart (Unknown Soldier), and Matthew Dow Smith (Doctor Who), and lushly illustrated by Alex Sheikman (Robotika) and Lizzy John (Fraggle Rock), create a breathtaking return to the fantasy world that has captivated audiences for over 40 years, now in the most magical oversized collection to date! Hardcover, 7 1/2- x 11 1/2-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.
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Issue #1-1ST
Published Feb 2015 by Archaia Studios Press.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Creation Myths!" Created by Jim Henson. Written by Brian Holguin and Brian Froud. Art by Alex Sheikman and Lizzy John. WHY WE LOVE IT: We love being able to tell stories in the worlds Jim Henson created and few are as ripe for visual storytelling as the stunning world of Thra and The Dark Crystal. We're thrilled to bring the first volume of the New York Times Bestselling prequel series to paperback for the first time. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: It's the official prequel to the beloved cult classic The Dark Crystal and with the series' concept, character designs, and covers by legendary illustrator/concept artist Brian Froud, it's a mustread for all Henson and fantasy fans. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: It's part one of a graphic novel prequel trilogy that delves into the origins of the Skeksis, Mystics, Gelflings, and the definitive origin of the Dark Crystal itself. It follows the creation of the planet Thra and its inhabitants and features the neverbeforeseen character Raunip, the son of Aughra, created specifically for this series by Brian Froud. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.
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Issue #1-1ST
Published Nov 2019 by Archaia Studios Press.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
1st printing. Collects Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths TPB (2015-2016 Archaia/Boom Studios) Vol. 1-3.
Created by Jim Henson. Written by Brian Holguin and Brian Froud. Art by Alex Sheikman and Lizzy John. Cover by Brian Froud.
Collected for the first time in one oversized edition, this series reveals the definitive origins of the Skeksis, Mystics, Gelfling, and the Dark Crystal itself while introducing all new characters in an epic spanning thousands of years.
Written by Brian Holguin (Spawn: Origins), Joshua Dysart (Unknown Soldier), and Matthew Dow Smith (Doctor Who), and lushly illustrated by Alex Sheikman (Robotika) and Lizzy John (Fraggle Rock), Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths is a breathtaking return to the fantasy world that has captivated audiences for over thirty years.
Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color.
Cover price $29.99. -
Issue #1-1ST
Published Jun 2014 by Boom Studios.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
1st printing.
Written by Jim Henson and A.C.H. Smith. Art and cover by Brian Froud.
WHY WE LOVE IT: We're big Jim Henson fans, and nothing could be more exciting than getting the novelization of The Dark Crystal adapted by A.C.H. Smith and personally overseen by Jim Henson back in print, and for the first time in hardcover!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: This beautiful hardcover includes illustrations and concept designs by legendary illustrator and concept artist Brian Froud (The Goblins of Labyrinth, Faeries) that have never been published, as well as an exclusive peek into Jim Henson's creative process with over 20 never-before-seen pages of his detailed notes on an early draft of the adaptation.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT: The story of the cult classic Jim Henson film The Dark Crystal, wonderfully adapted for prose by author and playwright A.C.H. Smith.
Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).
Cover price $19.99. -
Published Sep 2019 by Random House.
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1st printing.
Adapted by Jocelyn Lange. Art by Bill Robinson.
Jim Henson's epic fantasy film from 1982, The Dark Crystal, is gently retold in a beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book. Children ages 2 to 5, not to mention The Dark Crystal fans of all ages, -will be delighted to read about Jen the Gelfling's dangerous quest to heal the Dark Crystal and bring the vicious Skeksis and the peaceful urRu back together and restore harmony to the land.
Hardcover, 24 pages, full color. All Ages
Cover price $4.99. -
Published Jun 2019 by Boom Studios.
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1st printing.
Written by Jim Henson and A.C.H. Smith. Art and cover by Brian Froud.
Another World, Another Time...In the Age of Wonder. Experience the incredible magic of Jim Henson's fantasy epic The Dark Crystal adapted by A.C.H. Smith and personally overseen by Jim Henson. Featuring unpublished illustrations by legendary illustrator Brian Froud and the production design team at JIM HENSON'S CREATURE SHOP as well as Jim Henson's never-before-seen notes on an early draft of the adaptation detailing his vision for the fantastical world of Thra.
Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).
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Issue #1-1ST
Published Jul 2017 by Archaia Studios Press.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
1st printing. Story and art by Cory Godbey. Cory Godbey, the acclaimed children's book illustrator behind the best-selling Jim Henson's Labyrinth Tales, delves deep into the Skeksis-ruled land of Thra in this beautiful look at some of Jim Henson and Brian Froud's finest creations from the beloved cult-classic film The Dark Crystal. When a little bird is hurt in a Skeksis net, Jen takes it to the Mystics for healing and learns how every act of kindness grows like ripples in a lake. Hardcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.
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Issue #1-1ST
Published Sep 2017 by Insight Editions.$32.00
1st printing. The Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History is the definitive collection of rare artwork, interviews, and on-set photos from the beloved Jim Henson fantasy classic. This deluxe coffee-table book contains an in-depth look at the day-to-day production of the film and showcases a huge range of incredible visuals, including candid set photography, previously unseen concept art, storyboards, production notes, and more. The book also features a plethora of amazing removable items, such as script pages, notes and sketches from Henson, and other unique treasures. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.
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Published Jan 2019 by Archaia Studios Press.
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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Power of the Dark Crystal (2017 Boom) #1-4.
Written by Simon Spurrier. Art by Kelly Matthews and Nichole Matthews. Cover by Jae Lee.
Return to the world of Thra in an official sequel to the beloved fantasy film. Years have passed since the events of the original film, and though Jen and Kira have ruled Thra as King and Queen, bringing Gelfling back to the land, they have become distracted by power and can no longer feel or see the needs of the world the way they once did. Thurma is a young Fireling tasked with stealing a shard of the Dark Crystal to restore power to her realm. Along the way she'll befriend the young Gelfling Kensho, accidentally bring back the Skeksis and Mystics, and embark on one incredible adventure.
Softcover, 112 pages, full color.
NOTE: "Every word of the story and every image of art deliver with deftness and grace the maximum amount of emotion and power, making for a truly powerful tale with a powerful message." - Comicbook.com
Cover price $16.99. -
Published Aug 2019 by Archaia Studios Press.
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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Power of the Dark Crystal (2017 Boom) #1-4.
Written by Simon Spurrier. Art by Kelly Matthews and Nichole Matthews. Cover by Jae Lee.
Return to the world of Thra in an official sequel to the beloved fantasy film. Years have passed since the events of the original film, and though Jen and Kira have ruled Thra as King and Queen, bringing Gelfling back to the land, they have become distracted by power and can no longer feel or see the needs of the world the way they once did. Thurma is a young Fireling tasked with stealing a shard of the Dark Crystal to restore power to her realm. Along the way she'll befriend the young Gelfling Kensho, accidentally bring back the Skeksis and Mystics, and embark on one incredible adventure.
Softcover, 112 pages, full color.
NOTE: "Every word of the story and every image of art deliver with deftness and grace the maximum amount of emotion and power, making for a truly powerful tale with a powerful message." - Comicbook.com
Cover price $16.99. -
Tags: Illustrated BookPublished Oct 2020 by Insight Editions.
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1st printing.
Art and cover by Bill Robinson.
In the age of wonder, Jen, Kira, and their adorable companion Fizzgig must heal the Dark Crystal to bring balance to the world of Thra. This colorfully illustrated board book will guide children to help Jen and his friends learn about opposites by pointing out the differences between the kind Gelflings and the evil Skeksis. Concepts like fast and slow, light and dark, big and small will be revealed through touch and feel elements.
Jim Henson fans young and old will delight in this engaging board book that teaches real world observational skills while engaging with the fantastical world of Thra.
Hardcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 10 (board) pages, full color. All Ages
Cover price $9.99. -
Issue #1-1ST
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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Garthim Wars!" Written by Barbara Randall Kesel. Art by . This much-anticipated original prequel to Jim Henson's fantasy masterpiece is set 100 years before The Dark Crystal, the groundbreaking film that won the hearts and minds of fans all over the world and set the stage for a new age of muppet-making. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $9.99.
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Published 1982 by Henry Holt & Company.
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1st Printing
Written by Donna Bass Illustrated by: Bruce McNally
Based on Jim Henson's The Dark Tower screenplay. On a distant planet, Jen, the last of the Gelflings, is tasked with recovering a lost shard to the great Crystal and stopping the tragedy of Skeksis' triumph at the confluence of the three suns.
Hardcover, 9-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color
Cover price $9.95.
