#Labyrinth Comic

[2ndstarblog]

Expanding the Labyrinth Universe: From Film to Graphic Novel.

[ ARTWORK BY Rebekah Isaacs EDITED BY Ziggy Dickson ]

The enchantment of Jim Henson’s 1986 film “Labyrinth” has not gone unnoticed in the almost 40 years from its conception, captivating audiences with its imaginative storytelling and unforgettable characters. The movie follows a 16-year-old Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) as she navigates the mystical land of the Labyrinth to reach the Goblin City to rescue her baby brother from Jareth the Goblin King (David Bowie.) With music written by the Goblin King himself, the movie became a cult classic with the character of Jareth becoming a fan-favourite.

With his striking appearance and charismatic yet mysterious flair, audiences adored the villain. However, his backstory and motivations were left largely unexplored in the movie. In 2018, the graphic novel series “Labyrinth: Coronation” was published by Archaia, an imprint of Boom! Studios.

Written by the brilliant Simon Spurrier and illustrated by Daniel Bayliss and Irene Flores, the series serves as a prequel to the original movie offering fans a deeper and richer understanding of the Goblin King’s origins and expanding the lore of the Labyrinth universe.

Set in the same fantastical world as the movie, the story reveals that Jareth was once a human, named Jareth Williams, who was abducted by the Owl King when he was still an infant. His mother Maria, embarks on a perilous journey to rescue him, mirroring Sarah’s quest from the movie. As the series progresses, readers are introduced to new characters and deeper layers of the magical realm that mimic the original movie.

One of the most important contributions of the graphic novel is the exploration of Jareth’s transformation from a human child to Goblin King. The backstory provides context for his enigmatic nature and complex personality seen in Bowie’s portrayal. The graphic novel series delves into Jareth’s early life, his relationship with his mother and the events that shaped his destiny.

With extended inserts from the movie, the series portrays Jareth as a multi-dimensional character, struggling with his power and identity whilst ‘looking after’ Toby alongside Beetlegum, his Goblin Servant who looked after him as a babe. The novel gives him a vulnerability that was only hinted in the movie, giving the reader an insight into his motivations, his sense of duty to the labyrinth and the loneliness that comes with his role as Goblin King.

The novel also builds upon the world of the Labyrinth, once ruled by a tyrannical Owl King who wanted nothing to do with the Goblins belligerent drinking and partying; a clear contrast to the Goblin King we see in the movie who wants for nothing more than a good musical number and a party. Showing Jareth’s mothers influence and his own care for the goblin kingdom and its inhabitants.

In the wider world, the graphic novel introduces the readers to the political dynamics within the Labyrinth and its various factions vying for control. Exploring themes of power, sacrifice and the enduring bonds between parents and children. It offers a deeper, more nuanced narrative that appeals to both longtime fans and newcomers to the series.

“Labyrinth: Coronation” serves as a compelling prequel to the beloved 1986 film and offers a richer understanding of the Goblin King and the enchanting world of the Labyrinth. Exploring his backstory and the complex dynamics of the Labyrinth, the graphic novel series enhances the original story and adds new layers of depth to a character who has captivated audiences for decades.

For fans of “Labyrinth,” “Labyrinth: Coronation” is a must-read that expands the universe and provides a satisfying exploration of one of fantasy’s most iconic characters.

[akanemnon]

THAT'S A LOTTA DAMAGE (emotional damage that is)

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[wrenwhite]

you will never guess what happened to me today

[minjimunji]

"I played dumb"

"Was it hard?"

Bonus:

[sadwetcatmk]

They're besties I promise

[driveintheaterofthemind]

Labyrinth

Art by Roger Langridge

[ultrameganicolaokay]

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth #8 by Kyla Vanderklugt, Giorgio Spalletta and Sara Cuomo. Cover by Nimit Malavia. Variant cover by Elizabeth Torque. Out in April.

"The final showdown between Sarah and the Goblin King is at hand! Our heroine will have to face Jareth on her own… that is, only IF she and her faithful companions can successfully navigate their way through the city, as well as the swaths of goblin hordes guarding the Castle's gates!"

[lunarharp]

how much you

[tempural]

Just Gorly Thingz #45:

"A Jabroni Mark's Guide to Movies About Fantasy Grooming"

Watched that one vampire movie with Willem Dafoe in it. Had some thoughts about the Yumejoshi appeal of these very bad no good men, enough to fill 3 pages of comics.

Please click on the ALT text for transcription of my crappy hand-writing 😊 Thank you!

[totallyottie99]

New commission sheet!

[pants-magic-pants]

I t ' s o n l y f o r e v e r ✨

with the wonderful hylianjean. photos (c) fiotographic

[ratsrequiem]

Smile for the camera!

Silly comic + alt versions under the cut!!

I had the silly idea of what if Kou invented those cute photobooths with the silly filters!!! Featuring AliJu of course

[akanemnon]

Shouldn't there be a minotaur in the labyrinth? Who put this goat here? This is not accurate to the mythology! /j

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[flyingfrogillustration]

Good Morning Mini

[kingcrow01]

DC/Marvel Pool Noodle Party 2024

Week 5 | Mercs & Murder Husbands

Marc Spector & Harley Quinn, 0 fics!

@dc-marvel-crossovers

Here’s the outline of the event for those interested. TLDR, This event celebrates relationship tags that have less than 30 works on ao3, both platonic and romantic. The rarest of rarepairs!

Inspired by Harley harassing interacting with Marc and Damian in chapter 20 of in labyrinths of reflections by @blackkatmagic, specifically these lines:

“Fuck the hell off,” he growls, and gets a hand on her face as she tries to kiss his mask. She’s wearing a lot of lipstick, and he'd rather not run around the rest of the night with a black lip-print on his face. 

and

Harley blinks at him, big eyes and blond pigtails and smeared makeup that makes her look like a raccoon with a hangover, and then laughs. 

Ho-ly-shit, I cannot begin to express how happy I am with this piece! Initially I was having a hard time with MK’s suit, to the point that I was contemplating just dropping the whole project. (I hate drawing superhero suits, why do I keep on doing this to myself) Like always, all it came down to was retaking my ref and utilizing that handy-dandy line of action, and I finished it pretty easily after that.

Damian was a last minute add-on, and I wanted to draw him on Marc’s right side and a head taller (kids are bigger than you think!) but I ran out of room on the page. I ran into the same problem with Harley’s mallet; I wanted it to be bigger, but with the angle it had to sit at to rest against her thigh, I kept it on the smaller side. 

This piece has made it very clear how limiting my sketchbooks’ size is. For example, I have an idea for another week in this event, but it literally wouldn't fit in this sketchbook so I’m not going to make it. Digital art 1: traditional, 0.

I tried out a new lining style as well, and I’m never going back. Before, I was making every line the same width, but it’s SO much more impactful with alternating line thickness! I attached the lined final sketch below. Do you see how much of a difference it makes?? (Written early May, so I've been using this style since.)

Details:

I think it’s silly that Harley’s boots are covered in blood, but not her actual weapon lol

Harley is as tall as she is because she’s standing on her toes in platform boots

The tattoo on Harley’s midsection is of ivy leaves (though, it’s not poison ivy) as a sort of homage to Ivy. Not that she’s dead or anything. They’re just. Lovers. So, tattoo.

I got to put NO WORK into shading the black parts of MK’s suit, and that was FABULOUS

I wanted to give her colored shoe laces, because I love small details like that. I would love to give characters any color of laces, but some of them seem to have negative meanings, especially on Doc Martens, so I went the safe route and gave her purple laces, which represents gay pride. Yes, I know she’s bisexual, but I felt like I didn’t have many options.

[ultrameganicolaokay]

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth #1 by Kyla Vanderklugt, Giorgio Spalletta and Sara Cuomo. Cover by Miguel Mercado. Variant covers by (2) Elizabeth Torque, (3) Veronica Fish and (4) David Mack. Out in September.

"Ahead of the landmark 40th Anniversary of Jim Henson's seminal film in 2025, BOOM! Studios proudly presents the FIRST EVER graphic adaptation of A.C.H. Smith's beloved novelization, which includes moments and scenes never shot or captured in the final feature film! Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, join Sarah for the very first time, or discover this brand new adaptation of her surreal adventure through the twisting and changing paths to the castle beyond the Goblin City, determined to save her brother Toby from the Goblin King, Jareth. Dance to the magic as writer Kyla Vanderklugt (Demon in the Wood) and artist Giorgio Spalletta (Alice Never After, Alice Ever After) visualize the entire story for the first time!"