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Dark Crystal comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1A
    Dark Crystal Age of Resistance (2019 Boom) 1A

    Written by Nicole Andelfinger. Art by Matias Balsa. Cover by Mona Finden. + AN OFFICIAL PREQUEL TO THE HIT NETFLIX SERIES!+ Return to another world, another time, Before the Age of Wonder. The Skesis rein over Thra, but there are distant echoes of rebellion. Gelfling and unlikely heroes emerge to champion what is good and just, but their paths to legend started long ago. Epic tales of adventure, magic, and mystery send us back in time to the Age of Resistance to witness the untold histories that forged these protectors of Thra. Based on a story by Jim Henson's Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance series writers, Will Matthews & Jeffery Addiss, Nicole Andelfinger ( Lumberjanes ) and Matias Basla ( Sparrowhawk ) present an official prequel to the next chapter of the pop culture phenomenon, now streaming on Netflix. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Dark Crystal Age of Resistance (2019 Boom) 1B

    Written by Nicole Andelfinger. Art by Matias Balsa. Cover by Kelly Matthews and Nichole Matthews. + AN OFFICIAL PREQUEL TO THE HIT NETFLIX SERIES! Return to another world, another time, Before the Age of Wonder. The Skesis rein over Thra, but there are distant echoes of rebellion. Gelfling and unlikely heroes emerge to champion what is good and just, but their paths to legend started long ago. Epic tales of adventure, magic, and mystery send us back in time to the Age of Resistance to witness the untold histories that forged these protectors of Thra. Based on a story by Jim Henson's Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance series writers, Will Matthews & Jeffery Addiss, Nicole Andelfinger ( Lumberjanes ) and Matias Basla ( Sparrowhawk ) present an official prequel to the next chapter of the pop culture phenomenon, now streaming on Netflix. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1C
    Dark Crystal Age of Resistance (2019 Boom) 1C

    Written by Nicole Andelfinger. Art by Matias Balsa. Cover by Christian Ward. + AN OFFICIAL PREQUEL TO THE HIT NETFLIX SERIES!+ Return to another world, another time, Before the Age of Wonder. The Skesis rein over Thra, but there are distant echoes of rebellion. Gelfling and unlikely heroes emerge to champion what is good and just, but their paths to legend started long ago. Epic tales of adventure, magic, and mystery send us back in time to the Age of Resistance to witness the untold histories that forged these protectors of Thra. Based on a story by Jim Henson's Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance series writers, Will Matthews & Jeffery Addiss, Nicole Andelfinger ( Lumberjanes ) and Matias Basla ( Sparrowhawk ) present an official prequel to the next chapter of the pop culture phenomenon, now streaming on Netflix. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1F
    Dark Crystal Age of Resistance (2019 Boom) 1F

    Written by Nicole Andelfinger. Art by Matias Balsa. + AN OFFICIAL PREQUEL TO THE HIT NETFLIX SERIES!+ Return to another world, another time, Before the Age of Wonder. The Skesis rein over Thra, but there are distant echoes of rebellion. Gelfling and unlikely heroes emerge to champion what is good and just, but their paths to legend started long ago. Epic tales of adventure, magic, and mystery send us back in time to the Age of Resistance to witness the untold histories that forged these protectors of Thra. Based on a story by Jim Henson's Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance series writers, Will Matthews & Jeffery Addiss, Nicole Andelfinger ( Lumberjanes ) and Matias Basla ( Sparrowhawk ) present an official prequel to the next chapter of the pop culture phenomenon, now streaming on Netflix. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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    $15 Dark Crystal Age of Resistance #1 One Per Store Variant Netflix 2019 Boom!
    $30 34536: IDW DARK CRYSTAL AGE OF RESISTANCE #1 VF Grade Variant

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  • Issue #1H
    Dark Crystal Age of Resistance (2019 Boom) 1H

    2nd Printing. Written by Nicole Andelfinger. Art by Matias Balsa. Cover by Jae Lee. + AN OFFICIAL PREQUEL TO THE HIT NETFLIX SERIES!+ Return to another world, another time, Before the Age of Wonder. The Skesis rein over Thra, but there are distant echoes of rebellion. Gelfling and unlikely heroes emerge to champion what is good and just, but their paths to legend started long ago. Epic tales of adventure, magic, and mystery send us back in time to the Age of Resistance to witness the untold histories that forged these protectors of Thra. Based on a story by Jim Henson's Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance series writers, Will Matthews & Jeffery Addiss, Nicole Andelfinger ( Lumberjanes ) and Matias Basla ( Sparrowhawk ) present an official prequel to the next chapter of the pop culture phenomenon, now streaming on Netflix. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1A
    Power of the Dark Crystal (2017 Boom) 1A

    Written by Simon Spurrier. Art by Nichole Matthews and Kelly Matthews. Cover by Jae Lee. In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal, return to the world of Thra in an official sequel to the beloved fantasy film. Discover an all-new race of creatures called Firelings that live in a realm near the planet's core, based on official character designs by Brian Froud. Years have passed since the events of the original film, and though Jen and Kira have ruled Thra as King and Queen, bringing Gelfling back to the land, they have become distracted by power and can no longer feel or see the needs of the world the way they once did. Thurma is a young Fireling tasked with stealing a shard of the Dark Crystal to restore power to her realm. Along the way she'll befriend the young Gelfling Kensho, bring back the Skeksis and Mystics, and embark on one incredible adventure. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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    $6 Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal Vol. 1 - Hardcover - GOOD

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  • Issue #1C
    Power of the Dark Crystal (2017 Boom) 1C

    Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Simon Spurrier. Art by Nichole Matthews and Kelly Matthews. Cover by David Petersen. In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal, return to the world of Thra in an official sequel to the beloved fantasy film. Discover an all-new race of creatures called Firelings that live in a realm near the planet's core, based on official character designs by Brian Froud. Years have passed since the events of the original film, and though Jen and Kira have ruled Thra as King and Queen, bringing Gelfling back to the land, they have become distracted by power and can no longer feel or see the needs of the world the way they once did. Thurma is a young Fireling tasked with stealing a shard of the Dark Crystal to restore power to her realm. Along the way she'll befriend the young Gelfling Kensho, bring back the Skeksis and Mystics, and embark on one incredible adventure. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1A
    Jim Hensons Dark Crystal Archive Edition (2024 Boom) 1A

    Written by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Bret Blevins, Vince Colletta. Cover by Vince Colletta, Bret Blevins. The classic 1983 single issue adaptation of The Dark Crystal from writer David Anthony Kraft (The Savage She-Hulk) and artists Bret Blevins & Vince Colletta is lovingly restored and represented as part of BOOM! Studios' Archive Edition line! A thousand years ago. The planet Thra, two new races appeared when a Shard was shattered from the Crystal of Truth: the cruel Skeksis, who use continued corruption of the Crystal to extend their lives, and the gentle urRu, more commonly known as Mystics, who make their home in the Valley of Stones to await their destiny. A young orphaned Gelfling named Jen must flee from capture, being Thra's only hope… but enemies aren't all he'll find in the wild. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Jim Hensons Dark Crystal Archive Edition (2024 Boom) 1B

    Written by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Bret Blevins, Vince Colletta. Cover by Frany. The classic 1983 single issue adaptation of The Dark Crystal from writer David Anthony Kraft (The Savage She-Hulk) and artists Bret Blevins & Vince Colletta is lovingly restored and represented as part of BOOM! Studios' Archive Edition line! A thousand years ago. The planet Thra, two new races appeared when a Shard was shattered from the Crystal of Truth: the cruel Skeksis, who use continued corruption of the Crystal to extend their lives, and the gentle urRu, more commonly known as Mystics, who make their home in the Valley of Stones to await their destiny. A young orphaned Gelfling named Jen must flee from capture, being Thra's only hope… but enemies aren't all he'll find in the wild. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1A
    Beneath the Dark Crystal (2018 Archaia) 1A

    Written by Adam Smith. Art by Alexandria Huntington. Cover by Benjamin Dewey. Writer Adam Smith ( Jim Henson's Labyrinth 2017 Special) and artist Alexandria Huntington (Avengers Origins) present a new sequel to the hit film! The realm of Mithra is being rebuilt by the newly-crowned Ember Queen Thurma. But while she seeks to save all people, a long-forgotten tribe of Firelings disputes the legitimacy of her reign… and they have proof that another Fireling is the true heir to the throne. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Beneath the Dark Crystal (2018 Archaia) 1B

    Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Adam Smith. Art by Alexandria Huntington. Cover by Ramon K. Perez. Writer Adam Smith ( Jim Henson's Labyrinth 2017 Special) and artist Alexandria Huntington (Avengers Origins) present a new sequel to the hit film! The realm of Mithra is being rebuilt by the newly-crowned Ember Queen Thurma. But while she seeks to save all people, a long-forgotten tribe of Firelings disputes the legitimacy of her reign… and they have proof that another Fireling is the true heir to the throne. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1C
    Beneath the Dark Crystal (2018 Archaia) 1C

    Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Adam Smith. Art by Alexandria Huntington. Cover by Dave McKean. Writer Adam Smith ( Jim Henson's Labyrinth 2017 Special) and artist Alexandria Huntington ( Avengers Origins ) present a new sequel to the hit film! The realm of Mithra is being rebuilt by the newly-crowned Ember Queen Thurma. But while she seeks to save all people, a long-forgotten tribe of Firelings disputes the legitimacy of her reign and they have proof that another Fireling is the true heir to the throne. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1D
    Beneath the Dark Crystal (2018 Archaia) 1D

    Written by Adam Smith. Art by Alexandria Huntington. Cover by Chris Samnee. Writer Adam Smith ( Jim Henson's Labyrinth 2017 Special) and artist Alexandria Huntington (Avengers Origins) present a new sequel to the hit film! The realm of Mithra is being rebuilt by the newly-crowned Ember Queen Thurma. But while she seeks to save all people, a long-forgotten tribe of Firelings disputes the legitimacy of her reign… and they have proof that another Fireling is the true heir to the throne. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1SDCC
    Beneath the Dark Crystal (2018 Archaia) 1SDCC

    SDCC 2018 Variant Cover. Written by Adam Smith. Art by Alexandria Huntington. Cover by Benjamin Dewey. Writer Adam Smith ( Jim Henson's Labyrinth 2017 Special) and artist Alexandria Huntington (Avengers Origins) present a new sequel to the hit film! The realm of Mithra is being rebuilt by the newly-crowned Ember Queen Thurma. But while she seeks to save all people, a long-forgotten tribe of Firelings disputes the legitimacy of her reign… and they have proof that another Fireling is the true heir to the throne. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1SUB
    Beneath the Dark Crystal (2018 Archaia) 1SUB

    Written by Adam Smith. Art by Alexandria Huntington. Cover by David Peterson. Writer Adam Smith ( Jim Henson's Labyrinth 2017 Special) and artist Alexandria Huntington (Avengers Origins) present a new sequel to the hit film! The realm of Mithra is being rebuilt by the newly-crowned Ember Queen Thurma. But while she seeks to save all people, a long-forgotten tribe of Firelings disputes the legitimacy of her reign… and they have proof that another Fireling is the true heir to the throne. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1
    Dark Crystal (1983) 1
    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-42BE1B6-024
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4386998002
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    "The Dark Crystal: Part 1 of 2!" Adapted by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Bret Blevins and Vince Colletta. This is the official comics adaptation of the Jim Henson epic fantasy adventure film! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance HC (2019 Insight Editions) Inside the Epic Return to Thra 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    By Daniel Wallace.

    Explore the creation of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Netflix's highly-anticipated new prequel series from The Jim Henson Company, with this all-access look at the show's journey to the screen. Set many years before the events of The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson's classic 1982 movie, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance returns to the world of Thra with an all-new adventure.

    Revealing the incredible creative process behind the new series, this book will show how Jim Henson's Creature Shop, legendary character and costume designer Brian Froud, and director Louis Leterrier brought Thra and its characters to life alongside the artists and puppeteers who are continuing the legacy of the original film.

    Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color.

    Cover price $50.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Crystal Fighters GN (2018 Dark Horse) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Jen Bartel and, Tyler Bartel. Art and cover by Jen Bartel.

    Stella's a bored teen who's part of the first generation to grow up immersed in a world of virtual reality games, in which she discovers a secret magical girl fight club. Now that she's gotten her wish of finding something exciting in her life, she also discovers a dark side to magical girls, and finds herself having to prove her worth in a series of tournaments where, if she loses, she can never come back.

    Jen is currently working on Marvel's Storm with writer Ta-Nehisi Coates. Originally serialized on the digital platform Stela. Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

    NOTE: " An extremely fun series. " - AV CLUB Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #1
    Dark Crystal (1983) Canadian Price Variant 1

    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - "The Dark Crystal: Part 1 of 2!" Dapted by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Bret Blevins and Vince Colletta. This is the official comics adaptation of the Jim Henson epic fantasy adventure film! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Jim Henson's Beneath the Dark Crystal HC (2023 Archaia) The Complete Collection 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Beneath the Dark Crystal (2018 Archaia) #1-12. Written by Adam Smith. Art by Alexandria Huntington. Cover by Benjamin Dewey. After a time of peace, the Gelfling look to Kensho to take up Jen and Kira's mantle. Meanwhile, Thurma's quest to rebuild Mithra is thrown into question when someone challenges the Ember Queen throne. Their hopes of reuniting dimming, Kensho and Thurma must face their past, their future, and the challenge of their destinies. Can they unite their two kingdoms when a powerful new enemy makes their move? Experience this complete epic by writer Adam Smith (Jim Henson's Labyrinth) and acclaimed artist Alexandria Huntington collected in a premium hardcover for the first time! Hardcover, 320 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

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    $43 Jim Henson's Beneath the Dark Crystal HC The Complete Collection BOOM

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance HC (2023 Archaia) The Complete Collection 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019 Boom) #1-12. Written by Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews, Nicole Andelfinger, Adam Cesare, and Matthew Erman. Art by Matias Balsa, Esdras Cristobal, French Carlomagno, and Jo Mi-Gyeong. Cover and Chapter Breaks by Mona Finden. Journey back to Thra in three standalone stories that chart the origins of fan-favorite characters from the Emmy Award-winning Netflix show Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance! Discover each adventure, including a Stonewood warrior on a quest to save his clan, an unlikely Podling Paladin apprenticing with a chivalrous but mysterious bard on his first adventure, and finally, All-Maudra Mayrin grapples with her place as the leader of all Gelfling, as the seeds of rebellion begin to sprout... Based on stories by the Netflix series screenwriters Will Matthews & Jeffery Addiss (The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim), comic scribes Nicole Andelfinger (An Ember In The Ashes graphic novels), Adam Cesare (Clown in a Cornfield), and Matthew Erman (Good Luck) team with artists Matias Basla (Sparrowhawk), Esdras Cristobal (Rugrats: R is for Reptar), French Carlomagno (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and Jo Mi-Gyeong (Beastlands) for an official prequel to Netflix's Emmy Award-winning series, collected in a single premium hardcover for the first time! Hardcover, 320 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

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    Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance The Ballad of Hup and Barfinnious HC (2020 Archaia) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019 Boom) #5-8.

    Written by Adam Cesare. Art by French Carlomagno. Cover by Conor Nolan.

    Based on a story by Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance series writers, Will Matthews and Jeffrey Addiss, Adam Cesare (Clown in a Cornfield) and French Carlomagno (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) present an official prequel to the next chapter of the pop culture phenomenon, now streaming on Netflix.

    Return to Thra in a time before the Age of Resistance to meet Hup-breakout star of Netflix's hit series; Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: The Age of Resistance, and a Podling cook who dreams of being a Paladin-and who discovers that sometimes it's not always good when your wishes come true!

    Hardcover, 7-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.99.

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    Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance The Quest for the Dual Glaive HC (2020 Archaia) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019 Boom) #1-4.

    Written by Nicole Andelfinger, Jeffrey Addiss, and Will Matthews. Art by Matias Basla and Esdras Cristobal. Cover by Jae Lee.

    THE OFFICIAL TIE-IN TO THE HIT NETFLIX SERIES!

    Based on a story by Jim Henson's Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Netflix series writers, Will Matthews & Jeffery Addiss, Nicole Andelfinger (Lumberjanes) and Matias Basla (Sparrowhawk) present an official tie-in to the next chapter of the pop culture phenomenon, now streaming on Netflix.

    Return to another world, another time... in the age of wonder. The great warrior Ordon is sent on a quest to retrieve the mythical weapon that promises to save his people. His only ally is Fara, the future leader of the Stonewood clan. Together, they must find the Dual Glaive before their entire way of life is destroyed.

    Hardcover, 112 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.99.

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    Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Bestiary HC (2020 Insight Editions) The Definitive Guide to the Creatures of Thra 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Adam Cesare. Art by Iris Compiet. Foreword by Brian and Wendy Froud.

    The Dark Crystal Bestiary is the definitive in-depth exploration of the flora and fauna found in the world of Thra. Created by Jim Henson for his 1982 puppet masterpiece, Thra is a remarkable realm in which all living things are connected and the lines between animal, vegetable, and mineral are blurred - rocks can sing and trees can walk!

    For the first time, this deluxe volume delves into the many creatures, plants, and beings created for the Dark Crystal universe, from the original film through to the expanded universe of novels and comics, and Netflix's TV series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.

    Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 168 pages, full color.

    Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal The Ultimate Visual History HC (2017 Insight Editions) 1-1ST

    1st printing. The Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History is the definitive collection of rare artwork, interviews, and on-set photos from the beloved Jim Henson fantasy classic. This deluxe coffee-table book contains an in-depth look at the day-to-day production of the film and showcases a huge range of incredible visuals, including candid set photography, previously unseen concept art, storyboards, production notes, and more. The book also features a plethora of amazing removable items, such as script pages, notes and sketches from Henson, and other unique treasures. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

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    Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal HC (2023 Archaia) The Complete Collection 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects The Power of the Dark Crystal (2017 Boom) #1-12. Based on Screenlays by Craig Peace, Annette Duffy, and David Odell. Written by Simon Spurrier and Philip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Kelly Matthews and Nichole Matthews. Cover by Jae Lee. Chapter Breaks by Sana Takeda. Years have passed since the Dark Crystal was healed and peace was restored on Thra. Though Jen and Kira have ruled as King and Queen, they have become distracted by power. The planet is sick and those on the surface of Thra are not the only ones affected. The new conflict will reveal a mysterious race of creatures called Firelings living in Mithra, a realm near the planet's core. Jen and Kira's greatest fear will be realized when the Crystal is broken once more. The evil Skeksis will return, eager to regain their of the Crystal Castle, Mithra pursues its own agenda to restore its former power and glory. Caught in the middle and on the run, a fireling named Thurma and a Gelfling named Kensho will find themselves on a quest that holds the key to saving both kingdoms... and lay bare the secret that connects their two worlds. Written by Simon Spurrier (Coda, Step By Bloody Step) and Phillip Kennedy Johnson (The Last God, Action Comics) and lushly illustrated by Kelly and Nichole Matthews (Just Beyond), The Power of the Dark Crystal, the long awaited official sequel to the beloved fantasy film, is collected in its entirety for the first time in this premium hardcover. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.