In 'Jim Henson's Beneath the Dark Crystal'

BOOM! Studios Archaia imprint will release Jim Henson’s Beneath The Dark Crystal, a new sequel series set in the realm of the beloved film.

Written by Adam Smith, with art by Alexandria Huntington (Avengers Origins), the 12-issue series will featurea main cover for issue 1 by Benjamin Dewey, a subscription cover by David Petersen, and incentive covers by Ramon K. Perez and Dave McKean.

The story begins at the Crystal Castle, where a former acolyte returns, and is asked to accept the leadership of the Thra. In Mithra, a new queen is suddenly challenged by another Fireling who claims to be the true heir to the kingdom.

Archaia is also releasing a hardcover art book celebrating The Dark Crystal on June 27 (see “A Tribute to 'The Dark Crystal'”).