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Jim Henson's Labyrinth (Single Issues)
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: Under the Spell
An all new collection of never before seen stories from Jim Henson’s beloved fantasy classic Labyrinth, including the secret history of Sir Didymus and the vow he once made to guard the bridge over the Bog of Eternal Stench.
42 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 28, 2018
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September 16, 2021
I liked the second and third story the most. The third being my favorite!
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September 16, 2021
I liked the story of Sir Didymus quite a bit. It shows his character while explaining why he's guarding the bridge. The third story by Michael Dialynas about a goblin named "No" was quite good too.
September 5, 2021
This is a short collection of quick stories featuring Sir Didymus, Hoggle, and a random goblin. Only the Sir Didymus story is really worth reading, but I really enjoyed that one - good art, a smart exploration of his character, and it even serves as explaining why he was guarding the bridge. The other two have different art styles and a lot less to say about their characters.
Ultimately, it's only 40 pages, and one good story justifies the few minutes it will take to read the entire collection.
Ultimately, it's only 40 pages, and one good story justifies the few minutes it will take to read the entire collection.
December 1, 2018
I loved the little cockatiel in the last story with the books. The story about Sir Didymus is pretty cute too.
April 8, 2021
Three short comic strip stories about the inhabitants of the labyrinth.
April 13, 2024
My copy's corrupt somehow but the trade paperback works fine.
January 14, 2019
Pretty gutsy of the publishers to put Sarah on the cover when she appears... zero times throughout the issue.
In all seriousness, I really enjoyed this take on the Labyrinth. It's so cool to see other stories taking place in a setting everyone knows and loves. My favorite was Mariell's/Sir Bittimus' section, but the rest were still very good. I will definitely try to get the next issue when it comes out, despite it's price.
In all seriousness, I really enjoyed this take on the Labyrinth. It's so cool to see other stories taking place in a setting everyone knows and loves. My favorite was Mariell's/Sir Bittimus' section, but the rest were still very good. I will definitely try to get the next issue when it comes out, despite it's price.
September 16, 2021
Graphic novel. Three stories, all taking place before the movie. Hoggle looks a lot younger. Most of the artwork is pretty good.
The Eternal Tournament. Sir Didymus and Ambrosius enter the tournament. Someone named Mariell enters the tournament. She had been in it the won the previous 12 matches,Apparently whoever wins the tournament has to work in the bog of eternal stench. Challenges include archery, spear throwing, etc. There's a lot of cheating that is going on, though, and it all seems aimed to make sure Mariell wins.
Sir Didymus would end up working in the Bog of Eternal Stench area if he wins.
En Guard: Fairies are nasty to Hoggle. He has to clean things for them but ends up trading jobs which is why we find him working around the outside of the castle in the movie.
No!: No is the name of a clumsy goblin and the story is how he got his name. The others keep yelling NO at him since he has a major tendency to be in the wrong place and/or do the wrong thing. He gets fired. He gets kicked out, finds a book and ends up becoming a thief who steals only books. He becomes known as Know: The Almighty Moving Library.
Nice to see backstories.
The Eternal Tournament. Sir Didymus and Ambrosius enter the tournament. Someone named Mariell enters the tournament. She had been in it the won the previous 12 matches,Apparently whoever wins the tournament has to work in the bog of eternal stench. Challenges include archery, spear throwing, etc. There's a lot of cheating that is going on, though, and it all seems aimed to make sure Mariell wins.
Sir Didymus would end up working in the Bog of Eternal Stench area if he wins.
En Guard: Fairies are nasty to Hoggle. He has to clean things for them but ends up trading jobs which is why we find him working around the outside of the castle in the movie.
No!: No is the name of a clumsy goblin and the story is how he got his name. The others keep yelling NO at him since he has a major tendency to be in the wrong place and/or do the wrong thing. He gets fired. He gets kicked out, finds a book and ends up becoming a thief who steals only books. He becomes known as Know: The Almighty Moving Library.
Nice to see backstories.
July 27, 2019
Great origin stories!
Another thoroughly enjoyable read for Labyrinth fans. I loved the origin story for Didymus and Hoggle but I will say that I wasn't the biggest fan of the artwork. I felt that the Goblin King wasn't portrayed as strong, dark, and mysterious as he should have been which was a little disappointing. Nonetheless! The illustrations are still very good and the stories are wonderful my little librarian heart sang particularly loudly at the last story about the traveling library. So sweet! I do hope there's another issue to this series because I feel like there's so much more to discover in the world of the Labyrinth and honey? I'm here for it!!!
Another thoroughly enjoyable read for Labyrinth fans. I loved the origin story for Didymus and Hoggle but I will say that I wasn't the biggest fan of the artwork. I felt that the Goblin King wasn't portrayed as strong, dark, and mysterious as he should have been which was a little disappointing. Nonetheless! The illustrations are still very good and the stories are wonderful my little librarian heart sang particularly loudly at the last story about the traveling library. So sweet! I do hope there's another issue to this series because I feel like there's so much more to discover in the world of the Labyrinth and honey? I'm here for it!!!
December 23, 2018
Not joking when I say I loved this and want this on my shelves. Labyrinth was a massive childhood movie for me that I adore rewatching, with a cast I care a lot about, so seeing the origins of two characters and seeing more of the world of the labyrinth, understanding the generosity of the goblin king, and just being in this story for longer than the film is great!
1st story we learn how Didymus was assigned to the bog of eternal stench; 2nd story is about hoggle earning his job role; and 3 is an honestly wholesome tale about a goblin librarian! Just feel happier having read this
1st story we learn how Didymus was assigned to the bog of eternal stench; 2nd story is about hoggle earning his job role; and 3 is an honestly wholesome tale about a goblin librarian! Just feel happier having read this
September 6, 2021
I thought this was really cute. It probably helps that I read it a couple of years after it was released through my library, because yes, having Sarah on this cover when she doesn't show up in this particular edition was a tad disappointing. It's a pretty cover.
The three stories included were "The Eternal Tournament," "En Guard!" and "No!" Sir Didymus's story was my favorite, and very much in character.
The three stories included were "The Eternal Tournament," "En Guard!" and "No!" Sir Didymus's story was my favorite, and very much in character.
January 2, 2019
I liked the back stories that were told in this comic - but I think the drawing was sloppy. especially in the first story. It detracted from the story to have the pictures that went along with it looking so childishly drawn.
March 23, 2019
Cute: I liked it. The illustrations were unpretentious and led charm to what could've been ridiculous to an avid Labyrinth movie fan, and I liked the stories, especially of Didymus getting his post. The average of 3.5 is pretty accurate, but I'll round up.
December 2, 2018
This issue's review can be found at The Book Review.
December 11, 2018
Three fun short stories, two of which give you the back story of how characters from the movie ended up where they did. Worth a read if you are a fan of this world.
December 27, 2018
The cover art by Jeremy Bastian is great!
January 5, 2019
This felt unoriginal and almost as if I'd read it before. A tournament, a job switch, and a "no" into a "know." The last is the only one I liked, and the first had horrid artwork.
September 13, 2019
Familiar Characters, New Stories
Super cute stories. Two of the three tell tales of how Sir Didymus came to guard the bridge in the bog and how Hoggle came to be the groundskeeper.
Super cute stories. Two of the three tell tales of how Sir Didymus came to guard the bridge in the bog and how Hoggle came to be the groundskeeper.
June 19, 2021
3.5. For hardcore Labyrinth fans, this was super cute.
August 4, 2021
Cute. Gives some backstory to a few characters.
August 10, 2021
Warm, adorable, nostalgic and full of fun art. This little collection of stories is just what a Labyrinth fan needs.
August 11, 2021
Cute! Wish the Goblin King had been scarier/more intimidating. Otherwise perfect.
November 1, 2021
A great read!
I enjoyed this book a lot and the links to The Labyrinth by Jim Henson. Shame he was in his fifties.
I enjoyed this book a lot and the links to The Labyrinth by Jim Henson. Shame he was in his fifties.
April 13, 2023
cool short stories based on labyrinth 😊
February 12, 2025
I like the cover art!
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