Legends of the Dark Crystal
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| Written by | Barbara Randall Kesel |
| Illustrator | Hedi Arnhold & Max Kim Jae-Hwan Kim (cover art) |
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| Publisher | TOKYOPOP |
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Legends of the Dark Crystal is a an original manga series based on the world of The Dark Crystal. The story is a prequel to the 1982 film, and showcases many of the established Dark Crystal characters - including the Skeksis, the Mystics, the Garthim and Aughra. Legends of the Dark Crystal also introduces many new characters - including the gelflings Lahr, Neffi and Kelsee; the Mystic monk, urSen; the Skeksis collector, skekLach; Whouf; and the Mounders.
It's after the Golden Age of Gelflingdom, at the start of the long dark time that leads to the era of Jen and Kira. The story focuses on two Gelflings - Lahr, a mounder herder, and Neffi, a weaver. After their villages are attacked and destroyed by the Garthim, they join together and eventually rally another nearby clan to take a stand against the monsters.
The graphic novels are being released by TOKYOPOP, with story by Barbara Randall Kesel and artwork by Heidi Arnhold. Three volumes are expected as part of the series.
Volumes
 Volume 1 |
Upcoming volumes
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The first installment, "Legends of the Dark Crystal #1 - The Garthim Wars" was released on November 13, 2007. The second volume is planned for the spring of 2009, with the third to follow thereafter.
Editor Tim Beedle spoke of what to expect in the second volume in an interview, stating:
| We use the Skeksis and Mystics sparingly in this first volume, but that changes with the second. Our first volume focuses largely on Gelflings, but if you're really itching for more Skeksis and Mystics, they're coming.[1]
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