Finally an official DARK CRYSTAL PREQUEL !!!

[Laszlo]

http://www.archaia.com/archaia-titles/jim-hensons-the-dark-crystal-creation-myths/

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/12/27/dark-crystal-prequel-preview/

 

[Farron]

Thanks for posting that. Had no idea of it otherwise. Just ordered a copy!

 

[KermieBaby47]

Wow, that coupled with a new comic from an unproduced Storyteller episode written by Jim and Jerry Juhl?!? FANTASTIC!

 

[Laszlo]

Yes, fantastic stuff indeed and very well drawn! I hope it sells well, so we may get more like these.
Maybe even a movie prequel someday... who knows?

 

[DannyRWW]

Saw the Dark Crystal comic at the comic book store Yesterday. It looks very nie and its hardcover...but twenty bucks in one shot seemed a bit steep. I was hoping for several 3 to 4 dollar issues rather than graphic novels right up front. It does look nice though and I know Froud was involved so thats a plus.

 

[MrBloogarFoobly]

Ugh, if I had money I'd get it.

 

[LeanneRivett]

Anyone read this yet?

 

[Laszlo]

Yes

 

[LeanneRivett]

sm

Yes

is it any good? worth buying?

 

[Laszlo]

Yes, definitely woth it. Here is a review I wrote:


I enjoyed the book very much, overall the artwork and story is excellent!
I love the compositions and lighting/shading.

However there are things which I do not like as much:

- There is not enough text. Some important details left unexplained.
For ex. : Aughra got a third "eye" burnt into her forehead. But why?

- The story "How Gelfling Maids got their wings". Aughra sticks feathers in her back... Sorry, but ***? I hope this is just a joke. Also the Gelfling portrait there is not really good.

- Aughra should not have a son. The WORLD OF THE DARK CRYSTAL book says: "Of the race of Aughra, I WAS alone, the first and last."

- Some details look like we are on earth (not on Thra): For example the Gelflings belt buckle looks exactly like a human made one. Or the Gelflings sailboat.