Title: Return To Labyrinth
Issue: Volume 1
Date: 2006
Publisher: Tokyopop
Writer: Jake T. Forbes
Artist: Chris Lie,
Inker: Jeremy Freeman, Robert Grabe, Alex McCaffrey, Tyler Niccum, Em Stone
Letterer: Lucas Rivera
Editor: Rob Valois
Cover: Kouyu Shurei
Manga sequel to the film Labyrinth, featuring a high school aged Toby who has grown up with secret "help" from the Goblin King whenever he makes a wish. But this has not always worked entirely in his favor. When things escalate and Toby becomes aware to the strange happenings around him, he soon finds himself in the Labyrinth world, and a pawn in the Goblin King's intrigues.
This was a nice introduction from my perspective as someone who has vague memories of the film, but isn't completely up to date on the lore and characters. The story jumps right into things, leaving the awkward high school drama and family issues behind quickly and introducing a bunch of new characters. Particularly intriguing is Moppet, the servant of the goblin mayor.
The artwork is a nice blend of manga style with the influence of Jim Henson's work, and the action flows nicely.
Rating: 8/10
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