JIM HENSON STORYTELLER FAIRIES (2017)
"A young shepherd is lured to the realm of fairies, shrunken down to their size and in awe of their magical lands. He lives in great happiness there until one day he finds a fountain, which the fairies say can provide all of man's desires. The shepherd is enticed, but like many things in the realm of fairies, not everything is what it seems."
"Based on a Danish folktale titled 'Faerie Hill,' legend has it that any king who goes hither to meet the Fairy Queen will be cast under a spell, forever changed, and mad..."
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Jim Henson Storyteller Fairies #1 (Of 4)
"The critically acclaimed Jim Henson's The Storyteller celebrates four mythic tales of fairies inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of Jim Henson's beloved television series. In this first issue, rising newcomer Matt Smith (Lake of Fire, Barbarian Lord) reimagines the 'The Elf Queen and the Shepherd,' a tale of elven fairies in Iceland. When a Fairy Princess is cursed to the human realm and cursed to bring death with her, Grettir the Strong must discover the source of the trouble and break her curse. Upcoming issues will include stories by Benjamin Schipper, Tyler Jenkins, and Celia Lowenthal. Praise for Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Giants: 'An enjoyable read, nicely adapting both the classic show and folk tale, with very solid artwork.' - Multiversity Comics "
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Jim Henson Storyteller Fairies #2 (Of 4)
"Tyler Jenkins (Grass Kings) brings life to the Menehune, the fairies of Hawaiian folklore. "
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Jim Henson Storyteller Fairies #3 (Of 4)
"Based on a Danish folktale titled 'Faerie Hill,' legend has it that any king who goes hither to meet the Fairy Queen will be cast under a spell, forever changed, and mad..."
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Jim Henson Storyteller Fairies #4 (Of 4)
"A young shepherd is lured to the realm of fairies, shrunken down to their size and in awe of their magical lands. He lives in great happiness there until one day he finds a fountain, which the fairies say can provide all of man's desires. The shepherd is enticed, but like many things in the realm of fairies, not everything is what it seems."