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 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.

A collection of mythic tales of when fairies roamed the Earth, inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of Jim Henson’s beloved television series. It’s not the stories you tell, but how they are told. The critically acclaimed Jim Henson’s The Fairies showcases four enchanting tales of fairies and their mystical realms, inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of Jim Henson’s beloved television series. Featuring an eclectic set of stories by some of today’s most original talent, including Matt Smith ( Lake of Fire ), Tyler Jenkins ( Grass Kings ), Benjamin Schipper, and Celia Lowenthal, this stunning hardcover edition also includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the process and care taken in adapting each of the these timeless tales.