Archaia is continuing their work as the best licensee of Jim Henson Company products as they announce another new graphic novel.
Coming on September 2nd is the third and final volume of The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, which sets up the stage for the classic film. The book will be written by Matthew Dow Smith, with art by Alex Sheikman, and cover art by the one and only Brian Froud. Archaia’s official synopsis is as follows:
What’s to Love: It’s been a surreal experience to be able to tell an original prequel story set in The Dark Crystal universe with the full collaboration of The Jim Henson Company. The film stands as an iconic fantasy story and we’re excited to be contributing to its legacy. We’re pinching ourselves because the best part has been being able to work with legendary conceptual designer Brian Froud!
What It Is: Presenting the stunning conclusion of the official prequel to the original The Dark Crystal movie. Following the events of the Great Conjunction, the once-powerful Urskeks have been split into two separate beings: the Skeksis and the Mystics. As the aftermath of the Great Conjunction wreaks havoc upon the Gelfling tribes, the Gelfling may have no choice but to rely upon the one race offering aid: the Skeksis. This volume features behind-the-scenes photos and concept sketches from The Jim Henson Company Archives documenting how creature and puppet designs that never made it into the film were adapted and brought to life on the comic page.
In addition to all of that, Nerdist has shared a gallery of preview pages from the book, one of which is a photo of Jim Henson working on the film, which I’ve never seen before. Check out those pictures below. As always, give them a click to see them in full size.
Be sure to check out your copy of Dark Crystal: Creation Myths v.3 this September!
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by Joe Hennes – Joe@ToughPigs.com
