Archaia Studios Press Books

Description: An official sequel to the cult classic film The Dark Crystal and the bestselling comic series The Power of the Dark Crystal. With the Crystal healed and the Skeksis banished, Kensho and Thurma return to their separate worlds to enjoy the peace they fought so hard to ensure. But when Kensho arrives at the Crystal Castle, the Gelfling look to him to take the place of Jen and Kira as leader of Thra. Unsure if he, or anyone, is fit to rule, Kensho sets out into the wild to rectify the sins of the past and better understand the world he saved. Meanwhile, Thurma strives to rebuild the realm of Mithra as the newly-crowned Ember Queen. But her own quest to decide the future of her land is thrown into question when a Fireling from a noble bloodline makes a claim as the true heir to the throne. Written by Adam Smith (Long Walk to Valhalla) and gorgeously illustrated by Alexandria Huntington, Beneath the Dark Crystal Volume One dives deep into the worlds of the Gelfling and Firelings and examines the burden of responsibility that comes with heroism. . Archaia Studios Press Jim Henson's Beneath the Dark Crystal Vol. 1 - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781684153237

Description: The Ringo Award-winning anthology series returns with four spellbinding fables based on Caribbean, Lipan Apache, Celtic, and Japanese Shapershifter myths! Locus Award-winning writer Darcie Little Badger (A Snake Falls to Earth, Marvel's Voices: Indigenous Voices #1), and esteemed writers Andre R. Frattino (Simon Says: Nazi Hunter) and Deron Bennett, along with up-and-coming artists Nori Retherford, Alexandra Fastovets, Bruka Jones, and celebrated cartoonist Em Niwa (INGOVY) bring together a timeless collection of tales about shapeshifters from around the world. With themes ranging from the importance of heritage and familial love, to cautionary tales best heeded, these stories are sure to delight all fans of Jim Henson's beloved and timeless Storyteller. Collects Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #1-4.

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ISBN: 9781684158607

Description: THE MAGICIANS: ALICE'S STORY is an all new chapter set in the world of The Magicians trilogy of novels by New York Times bestselling author Lev Grossman that retells the events of the first novel through fan-favorite character Alice Quinn. Alice Quinn is manifestly brilliant, and she's always known that magic is real. During her years at Brakebills College for Magical Pedagogy, she rises to the top of her class, falls in love with Quentin Coldwater, and witnesses a horrifically magical creature invade their dimension. It's not soon after graduation when Alice, Quentin, and their friends set their sights on the idyllic setting of Fillory | ??a place thought to only live in the pages of their favorite children's books | ??where magic flows like rivers. But in this magical realm nothing is what it seems and something darker lies behind the spellbinding facade. It is in the darkness where Alice will discover her true calling and her life, and those friends, forever changed. Acclaimed novelist Lev Grossman joins New York Times bestselling writer Lilah Sturges (Jack of Fables), and breakout artist Pius Bak for a new chapter in the smash hit trilogy The Magicians. Archaia Studios Press The Magicians: Alice's Story - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781684156337

Description: A collection of four new Fraggle Rock stories featuring Mokey, Gobo, Boober and more!LET THE FRAGGLES PLAY! Return to Fraggle Rock with four all-new adventures featuring all your favorite Fraggles, Doozers, Gorgs and Silly Creatures! From finding inspiration to battling bullies to learning what's truly irreplaceable, celebrate Jim Henson's timeless series with Mokey, Gobo, Boober and others as reimagined by some of the top voices in comics,including Katie Cook, Art Baltazar, Jay Fosgitt and Jared Cullum. Collects Fraggle Rock #1-4. Archaia Studios Press Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Down at Fraggle Rock - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781684155378

Description: The FLAVOR GIRLS are the new Magical Girls that Sailor Moon fans have been waiting for! Naoko, Camille, and V are the FLAVOR GIRLS, Sacred Fruit Guardians of Earth! They defend the earth from the threat of ever-looming Agarthians, whose motives regarding earth and humanity are still unknown. Sara, just a U.N. applicant trying her best to help, finds herself in over her head when she's thrown into this crisis in a way she never could have imagined! As the Flavor Girls hone their sacred fruit powers with their master Himiko, can their newest member help them save the planet from impending destruction? From writer and artist Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky (Persephone), comes a new Magical Girl all-ages adventure with an environmental twist for fans of Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, and Power Rangers! Collects Flavor Girls #1-3.

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ISBN: 9781684158898

Description: The first adaptation of the cult classic dark fantasy film returns to print in a premium hardcover for the first time!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 ur Ru, 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 in hardcover as part of BOOM! Studios' Archive Edition line! Collects The Dark Crystal #1-2. Archaia Studios Press Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Original Motion Picture Adaptation - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9798892151009

Description: The original adaptation of the timeless classic film Labyrinth returns in softcover format!A dark dream come true. where nothing is as it seems. The very first comic book adaptation of the cult classic Jim Henson film Labyrinth makes its way to new readers and collectors alike, celebrating an unforgettable story that shaped the whimsy, imagination, and music taste of multiple generations! When Sarah has had just about enough of her baby brother Toby, she makes a selfish wish that not only opens the door to a strange new world, but invites even stranger company. there to take her brother away. Can she make her way through the labyrinth and find Toby before the clock strikes 13? Adapted by Sid Jacobson with enchanting artwork by John Buscema with Romeo Tanghal, this archive-worthy edition is a can't-miss collectible for fans of the seminal film, available for the first time in over 35 years. This facsimile release is lovingly restored as part of BOOM! Studios' Archive Edition line! Collects Labyrinth Archive Edition #1-3. Archaia Studios Press Jim Henson's Labyrinth Original Motion Picture Adaptation - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9798892150897

Description: Volume 2 of an official sequel to Jim Henson's cult classic fantasy film The Dark Crystal. Jen and Kira's greatest fear has been realized as the Crystal is broken once more. The evil Skeksis have returned, eager to regain their cruel dominance over the world. But as the Gelfling and Skeksis battle for control of the Crystal Castle, Jen pursues those responsible for breaking the Crystal. On their own and on the run, Thurma and Kensho must stick together as they journey across the wildlands of Thra if they are to make it to the Fireling home deep beneath the planet's surface. While they come across faces new and old on their quest, they are unaware of the threat following their trail: The Chamberlain. Written by Simon Spurrier (The Spire, X-Men Legacy) and Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Warlords of Appalachia) and lushly illustrated by Kelly and Nichole Matthews (Toil & Trouble), The Power of the Dark Crystal continues the bestselling sequel to one of Jim Henson's most revered creations. Collects issues #5-8 of Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal. . Archaia Studios Press Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal Vol. 2 Volume 2 - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781684154579

Description: Part one of a three-part graphic novel prequel series delving into the origins of the Skeksis, Mystics, Gelflings, the world of Thra, and The Dark Crystal itself. Spanning a time period from thousands of years ago to right up to the start of the original film, this graphic novel epic will tell the definitive origin of The Dark Crystal, under the supervision of The Jim Henson Company and The Dark Crystal concept designer Brian Froud. Archaia Studios Press Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Vol. 1 - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781608867042

Description: CAN KENSHO AND THURMA UNITE THEIR WORLDS? After the arduous journey across the strange lands of Thra, Thurma has returned to her homeworld of Mithra. Just as when she began her journey she is alone, having betrayed her only ally. But as Thurma attempts to cast aside her guilt and affection for Kensho to complete her mission, the two are reunited. Kensho has not given up hope that their worlds might both be saved. If Thra and Mithra are to coexist, these unlikely heroes will have to reconcile their differences and uncover the secret that connects their two worlds. Written by Simon Spurrier (Sandman, Star Wars) and Eisner Award nominee Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Last Sons of America, Adventure Time) and lushly illustrated by Kelly and Nichole Matthews (Pandora's Legacy), The Power of the Dark Crystal Volume 3 concludes Kensho and Thurma's journey to the uncharted realm of Mithra. Collects Jim Henson's Power of The Dark Crystal #9-12. . Archaia Studios Press Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal Vol. 3 Volume 3 - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781684154937