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+ | [[Archaia Studios Press]] worked on a graphic novel that serves as a prequel to the 1986 fantasy film ''[[Labyrinth]]''.<ref name="EW">[http://shelf-life.ew.com/2012/01/06/labyrinth-graphic-novel-prequel/ Entertainment Weekly]</ref> The graphic novel is set for release in on April 29, [[2014]].<ref name="amazon">[http://www.amazon.com/Jim-Hensons-Labyrinth-Ted-Naifeh/dp/1936393611 Amazon.com]</ref> |
| + | Stephen Christy oversaw the project, while [[Brian Froud]] served as an adviser. The graphic novel was written by [[Ted Naifeh]] and [[Adrianne Ambrose]], and illustrated by [[Cory Godbey]]. |
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| − | The writer and illustrator of the graphic novel have yet to be announced. Stephen Christy will be overseeing the project, and the concept designer of ''Labyrinth'', [[Brian Froud]], will be serving as an advisor. |
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| ⚫ | An unrelated ''Labyrinth'' short story |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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+ | The novel tells "the story of how [[Jareth]] became the Goblin King."<ref>[http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/08/jim_henson_archaia.php?page=2LA Weekly]</ref> The story features a young Jareth who is taken to the Labyrinth by a witch.<ref>[http://www.toughpigs.com/tp-at-nycc-2011/ Tough Pigs]</ref> Jareth was around the age [[Sarah]] was in the original film; Sarah and [[Toby]] do not play a significant role in the story.<ref name="EW"/> |
| − | Editor Stephen Christy has stated the graphic novel will be a "tragic story." While it |
+ | Editor Stephen Christy has stated the graphic novel will be a "tragic story." While it was still in the early stages of development, there were plans for the novel to integrate music into the plot in some way. [[David Bowie]] was being approached by Archaia Comics in order to seek permission to use his likeness, and ascertain if he wishes to have any involvement in the project. <ref name="EW"/> |
Brian Froud is serving as a creative consultant on the project. Froud will be producing covers for the series, as well as character designs.<ref name="EW"/> |
Brian Froud is serving as a creative consultant on the project. Froud will be producing covers for the series, as well as character designs.<ref name="EW"/> |
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| − | It is uncertain how many volumes of the project will be released, with Christy stating that "we might do it as a two-volume thing. |
+ | It is uncertain how many volumes of the project will be released, with Christy stating that "we might do it as a two-volume thing."<ref name="EW"/> |
==Free Comic Book Day== |
==Free Comic Book Day== |
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| ⚫ | An unrelated ''Labyrinth'' short story, entitled "Hoggle and the Worm," was released by Archaia Comics as part of a collection of stories on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Comic_Book_Day Free Comic Book Day] on May 5, 2012.<ref>[http://www.wordsthatstay.com/?p=480 Words That Stay - Tim Beedle's Website]</ref> |
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| − | A short story written by Ted Naifeh and illustrated by Cory Godbey, which will be separate from the main graphic novel, will be included in an anthology of stories to be released by Archaia Comics on May 5 2012 to coincide with Free Comic Book Day. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 02:05, 5 September 2014
Archaia Studios Press worked on a graphic novel that serves as a prequel to the 1986 fantasy film Labyrinth.[1] The graphic novel is set for release in on April 29, 2014.[2]
Stephen Christy oversaw the project, while Brian Froud served as an adviser. The graphic novel was written by Ted Naifeh and Adrianne Ambrose, and illustrated by Cory Godbey.
Plot
The novel tells "the story of how Jareth became the Goblin King."[3] The story features a young Jareth who is taken to the Labyrinth by a witch.[4] Jareth was around the age Sarah was in the original film; Sarah and Toby do not play a significant role in the story.[1]
Editor Stephen Christy has stated the graphic novel will be a "tragic story." While it was still in the early stages of development, there were plans for the novel to integrate music into the plot in some way. David Bowie was being approached by Archaia Comics in order to seek permission to use his likeness, and ascertain if he wishes to have any involvement in the project. [1]
Brian Froud is serving as a creative consultant on the project. Froud will be producing covers for the series, as well as character designs.[1]
It is uncertain how many volumes of the project will be released, with Christy stating that "we might do it as a two-volume thing."[1]
Free Comic Book Day
An unrelated Labyrinth short story, entitled "Hoggle and the Worm," was released by Archaia Comics as part of a collection of stories on Free Comic Book Day on May 5, 2012.[5]
See also
- Return to Labyrinth, TOKOPOP's graphic novel sequel to Labyrith
- The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Archaia's graphic novel prequel to The Dark Crystal