The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths

The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths is a graphic novel series by Archaia Studios Press based on the world of The Dark Crystal. 
Brian Froud, the conceptual designer for the films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, drew the covers for the project, and served as a creative consultant for the Henson line.
"To re-approach these characters has been wonderful," said Froud. "Shining through is the human heart, and that still stands up after all this time."CCI: Archaia's Henson Company Panel
==Free Comic Book Day issue==
Archaia released their first Dark Crystal story in their 2011 Free Comic Book Day flip-book (which will also include David Petersen's "Mouse Guard" on the reverse half). The book, released on May 7, 2011, also contained sneak peeks of Jim McCann and Janet Lee's "Time of the Dapper Man", and Jim Henson's "A Tale of Sand".
The story presented in the issue is an exclusive prelude to the forthcoming series of Dark Crystal graphic novels. This prelude begins the epic creation story of the world of Thra, and explores the origins of the world of the Dark Crystal.
Image:Fcbddarkcrystalcomic.jpg|Free Comic Book Day issue(early cover art)
Image:Fcbddarkcrystalcomic-final.jpg|Free Comic Book Day issue(final cover art)
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==Volume 1==
Description:
*Author: Brian Holguin
*Editor: Lisa Henson
*Illustrator: Alex Sheikman
*Draft writer: Brian Froud
Release date: January 11, 2012
Extras: Contains The Dark Crystal story presented in the 2011 Free Comic Book Day flip-book.
==Volume 2==
Description: 
*Author: Brian Holguin
*Editor: Lisa Henson
*Illustrator: Alex Sheikman and Lizzy John
*Concept: Brian Froud
Release Date: February 27, 2013
Extras: Contains the Dark Crystal Brian Froud's Sketchbook, and Reflections of Making The Dark Crystal And Working with Jim Henson, by David Odell {Screenwriter of The Dark Crystal and The Muppet Movie}
== Volume 3 ==
Description: 
*Author: Matthew Dow Smith
*Editor: Lisa Henson
*Illustrator: Alex Sheikman and Lizzy John
*Concept: Brian Froud
Release Date: October 07, 2015
Extras: The Dark Crystal ~ Characters in Development and sketches
 
DarkCrystal-Volume1-Archaia.jpg|Promotional art
Darkcrystal-archaia.jpg|Promotional image illustrated by David Petersen revealed at Comic-Con, July 2009.
==See also==
* The Dark Crystal, Marvel Comics' comic book adaptation of the film
* Legends of the Dark Crystal, Tokyopop's manga series prequel
==External links==
* ToughPigs 17-page preview
* http://graphicly.com/archaia-comics/the-dark-crystal/v2-preview 
* http://io9.com/5962221/the-secret-origins-of-the-dark-crystal
* http://www.toughpigs.com/dark-crystal-creation-myths-3/
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZrV9cqOjFQ
==Sources==
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