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One thousand years ago, the titular crystal was whole. When it cracked on the day of the Great Conjunction of the planet's three suns, it split its [[Precursors|UrSkek]] keepers into the [[Exclusively Evil]] and aggressive Skeksis and the [[Always Lawful Good]] but all too passive Mystics (aka urRu). A few centuries later, the Skeksis discover a prophecy that the elf-like Gelflings will heal the crystal, thus undoing their reign, they sent their [[Elite Mooks|Garthim]] to hunt them down and kill them all. All except for the protagonists Jen and Kira, the [[Last of His Kind|last of their kind]]. |
One thousand years ago, the titular crystal was whole. When it cracked on the day of the Great Conjunction of the planet's three suns, it split its [[Precursors|UrSkek]] keepers into the [[Exclusively Evil]] and aggressive Skeksis and the [[Always Lawful Good]] but all too passive Mystics (aka urRu). A few centuries later, the Skeksis discover a prophecy that the elf-like Gelflings will heal the crystal, thus undoing their reign, they sent their [[Elite Mooks|Garthim]] to hunt them down and kill them all. All except for the protagonists Jen and Kira, the [[Last of His Kind|last of their kind]]. |
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Though it didn't do as well on its initial theatrical run, it spawned a cult following large enough to warrant a spin- |
Though it didn't do as well on its initial theatrical run, it spawned a cult following large enough to warrant a string of spin-offs, mostly in print. First came ''Legends of the Dark Crystal'', a two-volume [[Manga]] prequel by [[Tokyo Pop]], then ''The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths'', a [[Graphic Novel]] prequel trilogy by [[Archaia Entertainment]]. A [[Development Hell|failed attempt]] at a film sequel gave rise instead to two comic book limited series, ''Power of the Dark Crystal'' and ''Beneath the Dark Crystal''. [[Netflix]] released a prequel series, ''Dark Crystal, Age of Resistance'', in 2019, but cut it after one season despite critical acclaim. |
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