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Preview: Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #4

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Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #4

(W) Deron Bennett (A) Dani Pendergast (CA) Christian Ward
In Shops: Jun 01, 2022
SRP: $4.99

In the final issue of the mythical mini-series, the Caribbean story of the Ole Heg comes to life-a normal woman by day, but a terrifying, bloodsucking fire spirit at night.

When the mother of a young girl named Ruth falls prey to this skin-shedding soucouyant, Ruth is desperate for a way to save her.

Can Ruth defeat the Ole Heg, and live to tell the tale as a warning for generations to come?

Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #4

Preview: Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #4

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Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #4

(W) Deron Bennett (A) Dani Pendergast (CA) Christian Ward
In Shops: Jun 01, 2022
SRP: $4.99

In the final issue of the mythical mini-series, the Caribbean story of the Ole Heg comes to life-a normal woman by day, but a terrifying, bloodsucking fire spirit at night.

When the mother of a young girl named Ruth falls prey to this skin-shedding soucouyant, Ruth is desperate for a way to save her.

Can Ruth defeat the Ole Heg, and live to tell the tale as a warning for generations to come?

Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #4

Preview: Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #3

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Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #3

(W) Em Niwa (A) Em Niwa (CA) Frany
In Shops: May 04, 2022
SRP: $4.99

Cartoonist Em Niwa (INGOVY) weaves a beautiful story based on a folktale about the Japanese word for “fox” – “kitsune.”

The Storyteller’s tale tells of a family with unconventional origins, a woman that is more than she seems, and the bonds of unconditional love that can transcend anything.

Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #3

Emilia Cilento Tells a Time-Honored Kitsune Folktale in Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #3

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #3, the third issue of the new four-issue comic book series based on the Emmy Award-winning classic television show Jim Henson’s The Storyteller, by writer and artist Emilia Cilento and letterer Jim Campbell, about a mysterious woman in a classic Japanese folktale, available on May 4, 2022.

Cartoonist Emilia Cilento weaves a beautiful story based on a folktale about the Japanese word for “fox” — “kitsune.” The Storyteller’s tale tells of a family with unconventional origins, a woman that is more than she seems, and the bonds of unconditional love that can transcend anything. 

Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #3 will feature main cover art by illustrator Frany and variant cover art by artist Mateus Manhanini.

Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #3

Preview: Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #2

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Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #2

(W) Darcie Little Badger (A) Alexandra Fastovets (CA) Qistina Khalidah
In Shops: Apr 06, 2022
SRP: $4.99

Celebrated writer Darcie Little Badger (A Snake Falls to Earth, Marvel’s Voices: Indigenous Voices) pens the latest shapeshifter story!

Experience the moving tale of a Lipan Apache girl named Rose through four pivotal stages in her life: from a lonely child, to a ballet prodigy, her struggles as an adult, and finally her time as an older woman.

This touching and lyrical love letter to family, heritage, and finding your true self is sure to delight readers of all ages.

Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #2

Darcie Little Badger Tells a Bittersweet Tale of Friendship Across Time in Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #2

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #2, the second issue of the new four-issue comic book series based on the Emmy Award-winning classic television show Jim Henson’s The Storyteller, by Locus Award-winning writer Darcie Little Badger, artist Alexandra Fastovets, colorist James Fenner, and letterer Jim Campbell, about Shapeshifters from around the world and telling a touching tale of a Lipan Apache girl and the stages of her life, available in April 2022.

Celebrated writer Darcie Little Badger pens the latest shapeshifter story! Experience the moving tale of a Lipan Apache girl named Rose through four pivotal stages in her life: from a lonely child, to a ballet prodigy, her struggles as an adult, and finally her time as an older woman. This touching and lyrical love letter to family, heritage, and finding your true self is sure to delight readers of all ages.

Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #2 will feature main cover art by illustrator Mike del Mundo and variant cover art by artist Mateus Manhanini. It comes to shelves on April 6.

Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #2

Preview: Jim Henson’s the Storyteller: Shapeshifters #1

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Jim Henson’s the Storyteller: Shapeshifters #1

(W) Andre R Frattino (A) Nori Retherford (CA) Michael Del Mundo
In Shops: Mar 02, 2022
SRP: $4.99

The Ringo Award-winning anthology series returns with four tales of Shapeshifters from around the world!

Writer Andre R. Frattino (Simon Says: Nazi Hunter) spins a tale about the Celtic myth of the Children of Lir.

Dain, a nefarious, power-hungry user and Li’s brother-in-law, plots to steal the throne from Lir and his family by turning Lir’s children into swans and ascending the throne himself.

Fionna, the oldest, wants only to gain revenge against Dain, in order to continue her quest to help her father secure his fierce and fearsome legacy as a renowned warrior.

While Fionna attempts to find a way to break the curse, the swan-children are forced to wander near and far for nearly a thousand years. They endure much hardship and sorrow, but face the curse together… finding solace and strength in one another.

Jim Henson's the Storyteller: Shapeshifters #1

Jim Henson’s The Storyteller Returns with Shapeshifters from BOOM!

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BOOM! Studios has announced Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters, a brand new four-issue comic book series based on the Emmy Award-winning classic television show, Jim Henson’s The Storyteller. Each issue will feature a new creative team, with the first issue by writer Andre R. Frattino, artist Nori Retherford, colorist Kieran Quigley and letterer Jim Campbell, spinning a fresh new tale about the ancient Celtic myth of the swan Children of Lir, available in March 2022.

Fans of this enchanting series can look forward to stories about shapeshifters of lore by acclaimed creative teams such as award-winning author Darcie Little Badger with artist Alexandra Fastovets and colorist James Fenner, illustrator and cartoonist Em Niwa, and comics writer Deron Bennett with artist Bruka Jones.

In Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #1, Dain, a nefarious, power-hungry magic user and Lir’s brother-in-law, plots to steal the throne from Lir and his family by turning Lir’s children into swans and ascending the throne himself. While Fionna, the eldest child, attempts to find a way to break their curse, the swan-children are forced to wander near and far for nearly a thousand years. They endure much hardship and sorrow but face the curse together . . . finding solace and strength in one another.  

Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #1 will feature main cover art by illustrator Mike del Mundo and variant cover art by artist Mateus Manhanini.