Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Creation Myths TPB (2015-2016 Archaia/Boom Studios) comic books 2014-2016

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Creation Myths!" Created by Jim Henson. Written by Brian Holguin and Brian Froud. Art by Alex Sheikman and Lizzy John. WHY WE LOVE IT: We love being able to tell stories in the worlds Jim Henson created and few are as ripe for visual storytelling as the stunning world of Thra and The Dark Crystal. We're thrilled to bring the first volume of the New York Times Bestselling prequel series to paperback for the first time. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: It's the official prequel to the beloved cult classic The Dark Crystal and with the series' concept, character designs, and covers by legendary illustrator/concept artist Brian Froud, it's a mustread for all Henson and fantasy fans. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: It's part one of a graphic novel prequel trilogy that delves into the origins of the Skeksis, Mystics, Gelflings, and the definitive origin of the Dark Crystal itself. It follows the creation of the planet Thra and its inhabitants and features the neverbeforeseen character Raunip, the son of Aughra, created specifically for this series by Brian Froud. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Created by Jim Henson. Written by Joshua Dysart. Art by Alex Sheikman. Cover by Brian Froud. The Great Conjunction is at hand in this dramatic second volume of a trilogy of prequel graphic novels that tell the origin of The Dark Crystal. Aughra, the beloved guardian of Thra, has gone into hiding, while her son, Raunip, leads a team of emissaries to the Crystal Castle. There they will bear witness as the visiting Urskeks attempt to use the Conjunction to power their voyage home. But pain and mistrust fostered by the group leads to events that will corrupt the world to its very core and transform the Urskeks into two distinct races: the gentle urRu and the terrifying Skeksis. Now in paperback for the first time. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Created by Jim Henson. Written by Brian Froud and Matthew Dow Smith. Art by Alex Sheikman and Lizzy John. Cover by Brian Froud. Now in softcover. Brian Froud, legendary conceptual designer of the beloved Jim Henson fantasy film The Dark Crystal, returns to the world he helped create in this stunning conclusion of the official prequel to the original movie. The world of Thra is shattered. As the aftermath of the Great Conjunction wreaks havoc upon the Gelfling tribes, the Geflings 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 page. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.