(W) Brian Froud, Matthew Dow Smith (A) Alex Sheikman, Lizzy John (CA) Brian Froud. Part two in this graphic novel prequel series delving into the origins of the Skeksis* Mystics* Gelflings* the world of Thra and the Dark Crystal itself. Spanning a time period from thousands of years ago to right up to the start of the original film* this graphic novel epic will tell the definitive origin of Dark Crystal* under the supervision of The Jim Henson Company and The Dark Crystal concept designer Brian Froud.