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Preview: Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal Original Motion Picture Adaptation

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Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal Original Motion Picture Adaptation

(W) David Anthony Kraft (A) Bret Blevins, Vince Colletta (CA) Richard Amsel
In Shops: Mar 05, 2025
SRP: $14.99

A thousand years ago… The planet Thra…

When the Crystal of Truth shattered, two new races appeared in the land, the cruel and malevolent Skeksis, further tainting and wielding the corrupted crystal for their own ends, unnaturally extending their lives-a twisted existence to match their monstrous visages.

Their counterpart, the gentle, wise, and kind urRu, more commonly known as Mystics, await their final fate in the Valley of Stones, where they harbor the last known living Gelfling-a young orphan named Jen…

The classic 1983 adaptation from writer David Anthony Kraft (The Savage She-Hulk) and artists Bret Blevins (The New Mutants, Star Wars Legends) & Vince Colletta (Thor) of the timeless and much-beloved Jim Henson film The Dark Crystal is lovingly restored and presented as part of BOOM! Studios Archive Edition Line.

Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Original Motion Picture Adaptation

Preview: Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal Archive Edition #2 (of 3)

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Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal Archive Edition #2 (of 3)

(W) David Anthony Kraft (A/CA) Bret Blevins, Vince Colletta
In Shops: Aug 07, 2024
SRP: $4.99

Part 2 of 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 presented as part of BOOM! Studios’ Archive Edition line!

As Jen and Kira continue to heal the Dark Crystal and save the planet Thra, new perils and surprises await them on their unforgettable journey.

Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Archive Edition #2 (of 3)

Preview: Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance: The Journey Into the Mondo Leviadin

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Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance: The Journey Into the Mondo Leviadin

(W) Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews (A) Jo Migyeong, Matthew Erman (CA) Mona Finden
In Shops: Feb 17, 2021
SRP: $24.99

Based on a story by Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance show writers Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, writer Matthew Erman and artist Jo Migyeong present an official prequel to the series.

All-Maudra Mayrin takes her place as the leader of all Gelfling clans, but feels unprepared for the great responsibility before her. When whispers of a Gelfling rebellion reach her, she must decide who she can trust-and if she herself is truly worthy of this responsibility…

Collects Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #9-12.

Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance: The Journey Into the Mondo Leviadin

Preview: Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #12

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Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #12

(W) Matthew Erman (A) Jo Migyeong (CA) Mona Finden
In Shops: Oct 21, 2020
SRP: $3.99

All-Maudra Mayrin and Kam’Lu may have finally escaped the belly of the beast, but their journey is not yet over. From the depths of the Silver Sea, in the bowels of Thra, an ancient enemy emerges, one that threatens to destroy their whole world!

Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #12

Preview: Jim Henson’s the Dark Crystal Age of Resistance Vol. 2 the Ballad of Hup & Barfinnious

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Jim Henson’s the Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Vol. 2 the Ballad of Hup & Barfinnious

(W) Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews, Adam Cesare (A) French Carlomagno (L) Jim Campbell (CA) Conor Nolan
In Shops: Oct 14, 2020
SRP: $22.99

AN OFFICIAL PREQUEL TO THE HIT NETFLIX SERIES! Return to Thra in a time before the Age of Resistance to meet Hup – the breakout star of Netflix’s hit Dark Crystal series, who’s a Podling cook dreaming of being a Paladin – and who discovers that sometimes it’s not good when your wishes come true! One day, the chivalrous bard Barfinnious comes to Hup’s village with tales of former glory and charms the Podling into leaving his small town to journey into adventure. But the longer they travel, the more Hup begins to doubt that Barfinnious is truly who he says he is… Based on a story by Jim Henson’s Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance series writers, Will Matthews & Jeff 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. Collects Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #5-8.

Jim Henson's the Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Vol. 2 the Ballad of Hup & Barfinnious

Preview: Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #10

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Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #10

(W) Matthew Erman (A) Jo Cheol-Hong (CA) Mona Finden
In Shops: Aug 19, 2020
SRP: $3.99

All-Maudra Mayrin, newly crowned leader of the Gelfling people, must travel overseas to prevent a civil war that could tear the Gelfling nation apart. But when her ship is attacked by a legendary sea monster, and the crew itself swallowed alive, Mayrin must decide how far she is willing to go for her people.

Jim Henson's The Dark Crytal: Age of Resistance #10

Preview: Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #9

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Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #9

(W) Matthew Erman (A) Jo Cheol-Hong (CA) Mona Finden
In Shops: Jul 15, 2020
SRP: $3.99

An all-new arc presenting the origin story of All-Maudra Mayrin, Gelfling leader and pivotal character from Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Introducing a new creative team of writer Matthew Erman (Long Lost) and artist Jo Cheol-Hong (Beastlands). Mayrin takes her place as the leader of all Gelfling clans, but she feels unprepared for the great responsibility before her. When whispers of a Gelfling rebellion reach her, she must decide who she can trust-and if she herself is truly worthy of this responsibility.

Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #9

Preview: Jim Henson’s Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Vol. 1 Quest for the Dual Glaive

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Jim Henson’s Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Vol. 1 Quest for the Dual Glaive

(W) Nicole Andelfinger (A) Matias Basla (CA) Mona Finden
In Shops: Jul 01, 2020
SRP: $24.99

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.

Collects issues #1-4.

Jim Henson's Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Vol. 1 Quest for the Dual Glaive

Preview: Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance #8

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Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance #8

Publisher: Archaia, an imprint of BOOM! Studios
Writer: Adam Cesare
Artist: French Carlomagno
Cover Artists:
      Main Cover: Mona Finden
    Variant Cover: Kelly and Nichole Matthews
    Unlocked Retailer Variant: Jake Wyatt & Jen Bartel
Price: $3.99

Set up and then abandoned by his hero and mentor, podling Hup has no choice but to fulfill the promises Barfinnious made to the village, and fight the great Beast that has been plaguing them. Armed only with his trusty spoon and his culinary wits, will Hup succeed in saving the village, or is something darker lying in wait for him?

Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance #8
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