/r/DarkCrystal
"Another World, Another Time... In the Age of Wonder. A thousand years ago, this land was green and good, until the Crystal cracked. For a single piece was lost; a shard of the Crystal. Then strife began, and two new races appeared: the cruel Skeksis... the gentle Mystics."
"Another World, Another Time... In the Age of Wonder. A thousand years ago, this land was green and good, until the Crystal cracked. For a single piece was lost; a shard of the Crystal. Then strife began, and two new races appeared: the cruel Skeksis... the gentle Mystics."
The Dark Crystal is a 1982 British and American fantasy film directed by puppeteers Jim Henson and Frank Oz, creators of The Muppet Show. Although still marketed as a family film, it was notably darker than previous material created by them. Characters for which they are famous do not appear, but some of the same performers are used. The animatronics used in the film were considered groundbreaking. The primary concept artist was the fantasy illustrator Brian Froud, famous for his distinctive faerie and dwarf designs.
Posting Prophecy (Rules)
Be civil. We don't censor topics or opinions. We don't need to be friends. But we would like all participants to be civil, use their commen sense and show some common decency.
All posts must be clearly related to "The Dark Crystal"
No major "Age of Resistance" title spoilers! Put [SPOILER] in the title of your submission if it contains any spoilers.
Comment spoilers can be posted using the following formatting:
\[Jen was played by Jim Henson](/spoiler)
Which in turn will show up in your post like this:
Posts containing spoilers without using the above method (except in clearly labelled threads) should be reported.
FAQ
Answers to the most commonly asked post
Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
- Episode 01 Discussion
- Episode 02 Discussion
- Episode 03 Discussion
- Episode 04 Discussion
- Episode 05 Discussion
- Episode 06 Discussion
- Episode 07 Discussion
- Episode 08 Discussion
- Episode 09 Discussion
- Episode 10 Discussion
Thank you /u/coke_nose for making them.
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Boom! is releasing a hard cover version of vol.1 and 2 combined
19:45 UTC
Falling in love with The Dark Crystal universe
Just finished The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance in 2025… yeah, I’m a bit late to the party, but wow, what an amazing show! The worldbuilding, the variety of creatures, the attention to detail—everything about it was just incredible.
It gave me that same feeling I had as a kid watching the cantina scene in Star Wars—seeing all these different species and a world that felt so alive and real.
Massive thanks to everyone who brought this masterpiece to life and, of course, to Jim Henson for creating such a magical universe. Is there anything else I can dive into to keep exploring this world? Books, games, or anything else? I loved it so much and don’t want it to end!
13:25 UTC
did you know dark crystal is Important in a very obscure star wars lore book ?
15:42 UTC
Okay can we talk about Seladon and Fara though X D
So went back a bit and found a post from a while ago saying how quickly Rian moves on from Mira to Deet (which I don’t think is too crazy given the circumstances but whatever).
You wanna know what happens faster though? Seladon moving on from Mayrin to Fara!! Hello?? Mayrin practically died let me see YESTERDAY! And you tried to kill Fara and her people not even a minute ago?? And it’s like “all good you’re just a kid lol” huh?? And then like mother daughter immediately after…okay sure…
That feels much more quick to me than Deet and Rian ever were (though I understand Rian takes up a lot of screen time). To be fair, Seladon does too!! I get Mayrin was harsh and almost downright mean, but come on!! That just seemed way more unbelievable than Rian moving on. Idk just a discussion I guess.
21:40 UTC
Book identification help
Hey everyone - my home recently burned down in the Pacific Palisades fire and I've been asked by my insurance to list items lost. One of the items I lost was an oversized hardback Dark Crystal art book that had transparencies and foldouts... I've had it since I was a kid so it wasn't in mint condition, but I took good care of it because I was such a huge fan of the movie and loved the book so much.
I'm having trouble finding anything like it online so I'm having trouble putting a price on it. I would greatly appreciate any help identifying the particular book that I had so I can put a price on it for my insurance company.
Thank you!
03:36 UTC
My Dark Crystal Collection So Far
15:03 UTC
Jim Henson Gave The Harvard Lampoon A Prop From “The Dark Crystal” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
01:32 UTC
We need to report this to Jim Henson company!
This is so stolen look!
That is so the crystal and the title card front too! It's on amazon!!!
20:44 UTC
New Discord Group for The Dark Crystal Adventure Game (All welcome!)(Link in Comments)
17:37 UTC
Saw this The Dark Crystal Author Quest mini poster with a Skeksis !
21:12 UTC
Skesis from the South
12:31 UTC
Karatick
Since we can’t reply with pics, I created a post for another user.
21:56 UTC
Can’t find a meme 😭
Hey guys!
I remember there was this hilarious voice over with the StoneWood draining scene and SkekTek saying like something relating to McDonald’s. Can anyone find that or does anyone have it saved? It gave me a good laugh but I lost it lol.
If not no worries but if anyone finds it thanks! Please link it.
16:33 UTC
Enjoy this interview with one of the puppeteers on Dark Crystal!
15:34 UTC
Hiii I want to start reading the books and comics where do I start?
Should I buy them all in bulk love this universe so I'll probably enjoy them.how many books are there anyway?
22:42 UTC
Posted this here once, and now, 3 years after, decided to redraw. What if the Emperor actually punished both skekSil and skekVar for their failures in ep6
18:36 UTC
OC I created a while back
SkekObe the sorcerer
11:43 UTC
The only right opinion
22:28 UTC
More of my Gelfling OC
If anyone remembers my last 2 posts of my Gelfling OC Vhir I drew them again :)
11:42 UTC
The Immature American in Me Laughs When I read this Outloud
20:29 UTC
3-CD expanded soundtrack from La-La Land Records (2025)
https://lalalandrecords.com/the-dark-crystal-expanded-limited-edition-3-cd-set/
Starts shipping January 21!
19:59 UTC
i finally bought the first 3 dark crystal comics. they should all 3 be in around mid to late february.
13:43 UTC
Of all the Skesis that we've met ...
Who is your favourite? Cqn be from any of the media
For me, I like the Heretic. He's not like the others, he's pretty decent and personable. He'd definitely be a fun hang, lol
03:35 UTC
Building Thra; one diorama at a time!
Hi everyone – I’m a bit obsessed with all things fantasy, sci-fi, and art! Have been from a young age. Started drawing from the age of 4 and sold my first painting aged 10, whilst on holiday in the Lake District! After ditching 30 years of working in the corporate world, I’m finally getting to live my dream of bringing ideas from the world of Thra to life as 3D dioramas and collector’s pieces. I’m only just starting out, but I’d love for you to join me as we embark on this journey together.
My plan? I’ll be taking inspiration from The Dark Crystal to create realistic, 3-Dimensional dioramas. I’ve got a YouTube Channel where I’ll be sharing my creative process each week – from brainstorming to the finished product. You can also follow me on Pinterest and Instagram. And here’s the cool part: every piece I create will be auctioned for charity; because sharing is caring!
I would love to connect with other Dark Crystal fans! Whether you love collecting or just want to see more of the world of Thra in 3D, I’d love to hear from you!
Feel free to say hi – I’m here to learn and make some cool connections. 😊
14:58 UTC