Legends of the Dark Crystal
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| Written by | Barbara Randall Kesel |
| Illustrator | Hedi Arnhold & Max Kim; Jae-Hwan Kim (cover art for volume 1) |
| Published | Vol 1: November 12, 2007 |
| Publisher | TokyoPop |
| Series | Legends of the Dark Crystal |
| ISBN | 1598167014 |
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 (such as skekSil, skekSo, skekTek), the Mystics, the Garthim and Aughra (although she does not appear until volume 2). 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.
The graphic novels are being released by TOKYOPOP, with story by Barbara Randall Kesel and art work is being done by Heidi Arnhold. Three volumes are expected as part of the series.
The first installment, "Legends of the Dark Crystal #1 - The Garthim Wars" was released on November 13, 2007.
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.
