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neilrcoulter's review against another edition
2.0
I love the film The Dark Crystal, but I’ve held off on reading the recent graphic novel series because I’m not sure the movie needs to be expanded into a sprawling mythology. Sometimes it’s okay for a good story to be just a good story, not an enormous, ever-expanding world.
This first volume of The Power of the Dark Crystal takes place 100 years after the events of the film, and to be honest, it’s disappointing that it seems to be the same story again, with slightly different characters. It also feels like this whole book is a long, long exposition that only just introduces some bigger ideas for the story.
This first volume of The Power of the Dark Crystal takes place 100 years after the events of the film, and to be honest, it’s disappointing that it seems to be the same story again, with slightly different characters. It also feels like this whole book is a long, long exposition that only just introduces some bigger ideas for the story.
neilrcoulter's review against another edition
2.0
Two thirds of the way through this series, and still not very much has happened. This volume becomes nearly slapstick in its constant progression of person holds crystal shard and runs away—person falls down—someone else picks up crystal shard and runs away, etc. etc. Instead of developing any of the big ideas, the story tells us quickly what the big ideas are, without building them naturally and really dealing with them.
neilrcoulter's review against another edition
2.0
Characters learn stuff. Worlds destroyed and remade. Prophecies misunderstood. And so forth. This series has not been very compelling for me. I presume that if they’d made this into a sequel movie (as was the original plan), the story would have developed a lot more and become something better.
The graphic novel artwork has been fine throughout this series, very colorful, but for me, the Dark Crystal world is totally connected to the puppets. A story in that world but without that physicality, that weight...it’s just not quite the same.
The graphic novel artwork has been fine throughout this series, very colorful, but for me, the Dark Crystal world is totally connected to the puppets. A story in that world but without that physicality, that weight...it’s just not quite the same.
thisisxtina's review against another edition
5.0
This was so unbelievably fun and cute. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen The Dark Crystal and I remember being caught in-between loving it and thinking it was too dark and strange. There was just something very different about it. Having not a lot of memory of the movie didn’t deter me from loving this book which serves as a sequel, of sorts, to the movie. The characters are endearing and the art is phenomenal. Can’t wait for the second volume!
adperfectamconsilium's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
For convenience of publishing the 12 issue series has been released as three books of four issues each.
Each book is beautifully presented in oversized hardcover with quality glossy paper which highlights the sumptuous and glorious artwork. It's lush, colourful and draws you into the weird and wonderful world of Thra.
An official sequel to the original film it's well written with two new characters at the heart of the adventure. Thurma, a Fireling girl and Kensho, a Gelfling boy. Can they work together to save two worlds or is everyone doomed and will the Skeksis be back to rule once more?
A quick and immersive read. It was so enjoyable to be back in this fantasy world.
Each book is beautifully presented in oversized hardcover with quality glossy paper which highlights the sumptuous and glorious artwork. It's lush, colourful and draws you into the weird and wonderful world of Thra.
An official sequel to the original film it's well written with two new characters at the heart of the adventure. Thurma, a Fireling girl and Kensho, a Gelfling boy. Can they work together to save two worlds or is everyone doomed and will the Skeksis be back to rule once more?
A quick and immersive read. It was so enjoyable to be back in this fantasy world.
lordcheez's review against another edition
3.0
It was interesting and compelling, but had not interest to read past this one. 3.5 ***
kurotine's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
3.5
estherbookster's review against another edition
5.0
I love seeing our favorite characters older and helping Thra thrive again. I love the artwork and it's a good intro to new characters, creatures, species, and regions.