This month, Archaia is releasing the second installment of their Dark Crystal graphic novel cycle. The 90+ page story details a critical moment in the Dark Crystal mythology, as Brian Froud continues to flesh out the years leading up to 1982's cult classic film, The Dark Crystal.
If you're not familiar with the property, The Dark Crystal and its prequels tell tales of the various species – all of whom bear the distinctive appearance of a Jim Henson creation – living on a world known as Thra. These inhabitants live in relative peace, fearing and revering the mystical keepers of the crystal to varying degrees.
In essence, though, these stories are classic archetypal storytelling draped with fantasy motifs. The concept for The Dark Crystal, as detailed in the 7-page autobiographical tale by David Odell, originated as a representation of Jim Henson's personal blend of new age philosophies. As such, it's no surprise that so many characters can be described so completely using only the terms hero, shapeshifter, and mentor.
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