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Promotional image illustrated by David Petersen revealed at Comic-Con, July 2009.
The Dark Crystal is an upcoming graphic novel series planned to launch in 2011 by Archaia Studios Press based on the world of The Dark Crystal. The prequel story will be released as two four-issue miniseries.
Brian Froud, the conceptual designer for the films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, will draw the covers for the project, and will serve as a "creative consultant" for the Henson line.
"To re-approach these characters has been wonderful," said Froud. "Shining through is the human heart, and that still stands up after all this time."[1]
Free Comic Book Day issue
Archaia will release their first Dark Crystal story in their 2011 Free Comic Book Day flip-book (which will also include David Petersen's "Mouse Guard" on the reverse half). The book, released on May 7, 2011, will also contain sneak peeks of Jim McCann and Janet Lee's "Time of the Dapper Man", and Jim Henson's "A Tale of Sand".
The story presented in the issue will be an exclusive prelude to the forthcoming series of Dark Crystal graphic novels. This prelude begins the epic creation story of the world of Thra, and explores the origins of the world of the Dark Crystal.
(early cover art)
(final cover art)
Volume 1
Volume 1 cover
Description:
- Author: Brian Holguin
- Editor: Lisa Henson
- Illustrator: Alex Sheikman
- Draft writer: Brian Froud
Release date: November 22, 2011
See also
- The Dark Crystal, Marvel Comics' comic book adaptation of the film
- Legends of the Dark Crystal, Tokyopop's manga series prequel
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