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Added by G-Man on June 22, 2009

 
 

 

 
 

There some great news for fans of Jim Henson and Archaia Comics.  A partnership has been formed to bring several of the Jim Henson Company's products to comic book and graphic novel form.

What can we expect?  The multi-year partnership will include adaptions of Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, Mirrormask, The Storyteller and other titles. 

Can I just say how incredibly awesome this is?  I'll admit I'm acatually a late-comer in the world of Fraggle Rock but have recently appreciated how great it is as my daughter and I have been watching the DVD releases of the series.  Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal are simply classic movies.  Neil Gaiman 's Mirrormask was a trippy adventure as well.

 

 
 

Not only does this deal allow Archaia to adapt these existing properties, they also will be creating brand new stories based on them.

“Some of the best storytellers in the world are flocking to comic books and graphic novels, making them the foremost platform for innovative and imaginative storytelling,” said Joe LeFavi, Director of Publishing and Development at The Jim Henson Company and who will serve as story editor on all the books. “Archaia has always epitomized artistic integrity, and their passion and support for our brands ensure that fans will receive the very best from the properties they know and love as well as from the new stories we will tell.”

 
 

More information will be announced at this year's San Diego Comic Con as representatives from both Archaia and Henson will reveal creatvie teams and a release schedule.  The first title is tentatively scheduled for a winter 2009 release.

 

UPDATE:   It seems that Fraggle Rock will be the first title released!


Filed under : Archaia Studios Press

11 Comments

Vortex13 is online
on June 22, 2009
This... is very good news for me :)

inferiorego
on June 22, 2009
Storytellers was the best show ever

LastSon1027
on June 22, 2009
FRAGGLE ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOO HOOOO. The dog was the best part.

Decept-O
on June 22, 2009
Wow, that is really cool.  Fraggle Rock for the kids, and then Labyrinth and Dark Crystal for teens and adults, and of course Mirrormask.  Never did see Storytellers, but hope this does well for Archaia Comics.

G-Man
on June 22, 2009
There has been talk of a Fraggle Rock movie as well lately.  I wonder how old Sprocket is doing.  Last I heard, the Fraggles actually venture out into "outer space" (in other words, the real world).  Make it so already!

Emperor Gonzo Noir
on June 22, 2009
I really enjoyed Mirrormask

ARMIV
on June 22, 2009
Mirrormask was so awesome...I'd love to see how it's adapted.

Media_Master
on June 23, 2009
Sounds interesting

xerox-kitty
on June 23, 2009
I heard rumours about this... can't say I ever thought I'd want a Fraggle Comic, but it would go with my old Fraggle Rock lunchbox ;)  It seems strange to me to put puppets in comics, but I'll give it a shot :)

LordAndrew
on June 23, 2009
You know what? I never actually watched Fraggle Rock as a kid. I had poor taste, I guess. :D I have actually been watching it recently though.Good stuff. :)

TheDrifter
on June 23, 2009
Does this include Muppets?


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