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Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal (Single Issues) #1
Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal #1
'The Power of the Dark Crystal' will be a 12-issue series from Boom! Studios and the Henson Company based on an unproduced screenplay following the 1982 fantasy movie.
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.
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.
26 pages, Paperback
First published February 20, 2017
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May 9, 2018
I got it and couldn’t wait to read it. I am a Jim Henson and Brian Froud junkie. So any approved continuing of such things with amazing artists and good authors;I will give a try. The author did a good job continuing the mood and pattern in the movie, to me. I have it memorized. I watched it so much growing up and into my adult life.
I loved it. I can’t wait to read the next one.
If you don’t know the movie or dark crystal really well, please don’t begin to judge it. You can’t. You would have to know the movie really well first.
I loved it. I can’t wait to read the next one.
If you don’t know the movie or dark crystal really well, please don’t begin to judge it. You can’t. You would have to know the movie really well first.
April 20, 2017
While I have some qualms/issues with this, this is a decently strong opening for the maxi-series.
And I'm always thrilled to revisit the world of the Dark Crystal!!
And I'm always thrilled to revisit the world of the Dark Crystal!!
May 17, 2018
Oooo. I like the way this one begins. really want to see how this turns out, I was worried it might be too 'soft' but I should have suspected Spurrier would write some clever plots.
March 21, 2017
The artwork is beautiful. We'll see how the plot progresses.
March 7, 2017
Mini review: HUGE Dark Crystal fan. I have so many problems with this story. I'll write a full review when all 12 issues are out.
July 23, 2017
I was never a Dark Crystal fan, but I picked this up at BEA. Might as well give it a try. And I have to say it’s a good story. I’ve only seen the original movie once, if that, so I’m not really familiar with the story itself although I’m more familiar with some of the characters.
I definitely liked the art here. Visually stunning and eye-catching. I think it told more of a story than the words themselves. Not that the story wasn’t good. It’s this little fire creature trying to save its kind by obtaining a shard of the crystal itself. Which, of course, is sacrilege. And it ended up waking up the two main characters there, who were in stasis, which is even worse than asking for a shard.
So it has its fair share of drama. It’s still not really my thing. I’m probably not going to keep reading in the series. But I can see how The Dark Crystal is a fan favorite and I can definitely see how the comic is sure to be really popular. It just doesn’t resonate with me, unfortunately. I was hoping it would. Like I said, it’s not bad. But it’s not for me.
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I received a copy of this comic from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I definitely liked the art here. Visually stunning and eye-catching. I think it told more of a story than the words themselves. Not that the story wasn’t good. It’s this little fire creature trying to save its kind by obtaining a shard of the crystal itself. Which, of course, is sacrilege. And it ended up waking up the two main characters there, who were in stasis, which is even worse than asking for a shard.
So it has its fair share of drama. It’s still not really my thing. I’m probably not going to keep reading in the series. But I can see how The Dark Crystal is a fan favorite and I can definitely see how the comic is sure to be really popular. It just doesn’t resonate with me, unfortunately. I was hoping it would. Like I said, it’s not bad. But it’s not for me.
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I received a copy of this comic from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
July 31, 2017
I love everything related to The Dark Crystal! This takes place many years after the events of the movie, when a Fireling from below Thra needs a piece of the Crystal to save her people from extinction. This first issue is a promising start! The authors created something new--a new storyline with a different piece to the world--while still nodding to the artistic style of the original and writing something that feels as though it belongs in the storyline. Fantastic! I'll be frantically searching my local comic shop for hard copies of this series.
June 26, 2017
This is just the first issue of what promises to be a very fun and very beautiful series. I do plan to wait for the volume to come out and then hopefully I'll continue this one :) 3*s
September 7, 2017
Has real potential. I'm waiting for the next volume on Hoopla.
September 22, 2017
Interesting start. The protagonist seems promising but while the world is still endearing very little of the new setting feels as unique as the the film. Hopefully that will change.
December 26, 2017
Entertaining plot, great art.
August 25, 2019
I remember reading this but I don't remember if I liked it or not.
March 26, 2017
Have been waiting so long for the sequel to the movie and it's finally here!
March 1, 2017
Ahh, childhood memories.
February 27, 2017
Very excited about this new series based on the classic tale. Makes me want to rewatch the Dark Crystal.
February 22, 2017
100 years has passed and it seems trouble is on its way as the crystal's power is fading. I look forward to the next issue. I shall give a review on our Thursday night YouTube stream. If you want to know more come check us out.
September 3, 2019
I remember hearing that there would be a movie sequel to The Dark Crystal released in 2007 or something like that. I was bummed out that it did not get made. I just wanted more onscreen Dark Crystal content. But in hindsight, the story wasn't really as interesting as it could have been. The Skeksis coming back feels like a rehash and a lack of creativity. There is a bit of new injected in the form of the Firelings. And there is this question of whether the Crystal should be cracked to benefit one world but not the other. But the conflict so far hasn't surpassed what we've seen in other materials. And I'm not much of a fan of how the characters are drawn here.
June 17, 2017
Great fun!
As a child I loved the Dark Crystal, as an adult it has remained one of my favorite movies of all time, I enjoyed reading this, because it was much like watching the movie, somewhat continued in a different setting, great new characters to get to know more about and a new world, I loved the illustrations and characters and creatures in the edges of the pages, lots to look at and have fun getting lost in! I will be on the look out for more to read!
As a child I loved the Dark Crystal, as an adult it has remained one of my favorite movies of all time, I enjoyed reading this, because it was much like watching the movie, somewhat continued in a different setting, great new characters to get to know more about and a new world, I loved the illustrations and characters and creatures in the edges of the pages, lots to look at and have fun getting lost in! I will be on the look out for more to read!
October 3, 2019
Having watched both the Netflix show and the film that it prequels I hunted out any books that were about the Dark Crystal. I stumbled across this comic book series and thought I would give it a go. Containing brilliant art and an interesting story help to further the Dark Crystal story into an interesting place and I have already read the second installment in this series and I am hoping to read the rest to see where this story leads.
October 15, 2017
Brilliant Beginning
A brilliant beginning to open the series with an enjoyable ending, as well as stunning artwork. I can't wait to read part 2.
A brilliant beginning to open the series with an enjoyable ending, as well as stunning artwork. I can't wait to read part 2.
October 14, 2019
Great continuation.
Really interesting and what a lovely art style. I am excited to keep reading.
The world is really brought to life in this.
Really interesting and what a lovely art style. I am excited to keep reading.
The world is really brought to life in this.
April 1, 2020
3/5
The art was really stunning, I really liked it. The plot line was good! I liked the idea how with the Crystal, it regressed back to when offerings had to be made.
The art was really stunning, I really liked it. The plot line was good! I liked the idea how with the Crystal, it regressed back to when offerings had to be made.
May 1, 2017
Soooo pretty! Great being able to dip into this world again 😁 Someone needs help, but will Jen and Kira be able to? Gorgeous stuff.
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