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Labyrinth: The Graphic Novel
- GenresGraphic NovelsFantasy
224 pages, Hardcover
Published December 2, 2025
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December 31, 2025
I’d say 3 1/2 stars overall.
Labyrinth is my all-time favorite movie, so naturally I was excited to add this graphic novel to my small collection of memorabilia. It was a quick read, about an hour and a half or so. I found it to be a bit disappointing, though. It promises to be an adaptation of the movie novelization by ACH Smith, and it is… kind of. Several of the promised extra scenes that appeared in the book (which never made it into the movie itself) are noticeably missing.
For example, in the novella, when Sarah reaches the door knockers, she opens BOTH doors, and the first one leads to a part of the forest that sends her into an uncontrollable laughing fit, which she barely escapes without Ludo’s help. This was a pretty impactful scene in the novella, yet it’s missing entirely in this comic.
Another one is the ballroom scene, in which Jareth almost kisses her before she comes to her senses and escapes him. Although it does include some of the lines from the novel, that scene is noticeably cut short.
Many of the familiar lines from the movie are also cut short or missing entirely. Although some were changed to more closely match what was set in the novella, for someone who’s seen the movie enough times to have most of the lines memorized, it’s a little jarring.
As for the art itself, it wasn’t bad, but honestly, for the price, I wish it could have been prettier. But I have to keep in mind that this was originally a collection of comics, bound into one volume, so the art is simple and stylized. It actually reminds me strongly of a set of figures I have of Sarah and Jareth, which makes me wonder if the same artists who designed the figures might’ve drawn the comics.
Overall, I still enjoyed the story. I will never NOT love anything Labyrinth. But if you decide to give this book a try, although it’s fine for the movie, it isn’t quite as close to the novelization as it claims to be. So take it for what it is (and try to find it for a cheaper price than the listed $40 if possible).
Labyrinth is my all-time favorite movie, so naturally I was excited to add this graphic novel to my small collection of memorabilia. It was a quick read, about an hour and a half or so. I found it to be a bit disappointing, though. It promises to be an adaptation of the movie novelization by ACH Smith, and it is… kind of. Several of the promised extra scenes that appeared in the book (which never made it into the movie itself) are noticeably missing.
For example, in the novella, when Sarah reaches the door knockers, she opens BOTH doors, and the first one leads to a part of the forest that sends her into an uncontrollable laughing fit, which she barely escapes without Ludo’s help. This was a pretty impactful scene in the novella, yet it’s missing entirely in this comic.
Another one is the ballroom scene, in which Jareth almost kisses her before she comes to her senses and escapes him. Although it does include some of the lines from the novel, that scene is noticeably cut short.
Many of the familiar lines from the movie are also cut short or missing entirely. Although some were changed to more closely match what was set in the novella, for someone who’s seen the movie enough times to have most of the lines memorized, it’s a little jarring.
As for the art itself, it wasn’t bad, but honestly, for the price, I wish it could have been prettier. But I have to keep in mind that this was originally a collection of comics, bound into one volume, so the art is simple and stylized. It actually reminds me strongly of a set of figures I have of Sarah and Jareth, which makes me wonder if the same artists who designed the figures might’ve drawn the comics.
Overall, I still enjoyed the story. I will never NOT love anything Labyrinth. But if you decide to give this book a try, although it’s fine for the movie, it isn’t quite as close to the novelization as it claims to be. So take it for what it is (and try to find it for a cheaper price than the listed $40 if possible).
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January 25, 2026
Beautiful version of the Labyrinth.
If you are familiar with the movie, nothing in the book will be surprising. It follows the movie pretty closely, down to the story, character design, costumes, and scenery. There are a few differences, mostly that there are no songs, so those parts of the graphic novel flow a little differently.
The artwork of the graphic novel is great and really keeps to the vibe of the movie while allowing for some slight differences in character design (I noticed the faces aren’t 100% mirrors of the original actors). I really liked the lettering, as different characters’ words are represented with different styles of text.
Overall, this was just a pretty graphic novel version of the movie. There isn’t anything really new in this, just a fun romp with a favorite story.
If you are familiar with the movie, nothing in the book will be surprising. It follows the movie pretty closely, down to the story, character design, costumes, and scenery. There are a few differences, mostly that there are no songs, so those parts of the graphic novel flow a little differently.
The artwork of the graphic novel is great and really keeps to the vibe of the movie while allowing for some slight differences in character design (I noticed the faces aren’t 100% mirrors of the original actors). I really liked the lettering, as different characters’ words are represented with different styles of text.
Overall, this was just a pretty graphic novel version of the movie. There isn’t anything really new in this, just a fun romp with a favorite story.
December 9, 2025
A pretty much scene-for-scene adaptation of everyone's favourite movie, told with some absolutely breathtaking artwork.
The colours, the linework, and then the lack of linework in the dream sequence masquerade, it's just incredible to look at, especially if you get the oversized hardcover version.
The whimsy of the story is captured so well, and even the more 'out there' sequences like the MC Escher staircase at the end are rendered perfectly. You already know the story, but seeing it rendered like this is an almost brand new experience.
The colours, the linework, and then the lack of linework in the dream sequence masquerade, it's just incredible to look at, especially if you get the oversized hardcover version.
The whimsy of the story is captured so well, and even the more 'out there' sequences like the MC Escher staircase at the end are rendered perfectly. You already know the story, but seeing it rendered like this is an almost brand new experience.
November 15, 2025
As a Kickstarter backer, I just received my copy in the mail! It is beautifully illustrated and has done a wonderful job adapting the Labyrinth into a graphic novel. The illustrations at the end were a special treat as well. If you love the Labyrinth, then I really encourage you to get your hands on this when it comes out.
December 28, 2025
An absolutely astonishingly beautiful graphic novel of one of my favourite films!!
This is the very screen accurate graphic novel adaptation of the 1986 Film, beautifully illustrated, telling the story of young Sarah’s adventure throughout the labyrinth and beyond the goblin city to save her baby brother from the Goblin King.
A masterpiece just like the movie!
This is the very screen accurate graphic novel adaptation of the 1986 Film, beautifully illustrated, telling the story of young Sarah’s adventure throughout the labyrinth and beyond the goblin city to save her baby brother from the Goblin King.
A masterpiece just like the movie!
November 24, 2025
Kickstartered this so I got it before general release. The art is fantastic, and the adaptation follows the movie plot beautifully. Very much enjoyed this nostalgic return to one of my favorite childhood movies, and just before the 40th anniversary too!
December 24, 2025
If you are a Labyrinth fan then get this book! its the replica of the movie. Beautiful illustrations and extra pictures at the back. Side note, i wish Sarah was older and she and Jareth end up together lol
February 22, 2026
ok, if we are all being honest, you know we are rooting for Jareth the Goblin king. To be honest, we all fell in love with David Bowie as Jareth and hated Sarah for being such a brat. beautiful retelling of the story loved the artwork.
March 6, 2026
This is seriously stunning. Labyrinth is one of my all time favorite movies and when I saw there was a graphic novel made I had to have it. They even made Jareth’s eyes look different colored like how David Bowie looked in real life.
March 7, 2026
2026 sees the fortieth anniversary of the film and such a lovely work to celebrate it. Beautiful faithful illustrations make a timeless enjoyable read not to mention a great tribute to all those who worked on the original film.
January 10, 2026
Ludo is so frickin cute 🥺
February 24, 2026
absolutely beautifully drawn graphic novel that captures the movie.
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