MANGA Recommendation

Those of us who find ourselves humming the music to "Underground" or pointing fingers at our friends and shouting, "You remind me of the babe!" will enjoy this new literary addition to the Labyrinth universe. Jim Henson's Return to Labyrinth is told across four volumes, the fourth one still slated to be released. The 1st Volume chronicles Toby's return to the Labyrinth (hence the title), ten years after the events of the 1986 film, to become Jareth's successor as Goblin King. However, there are others also eying the throne, a queen and the mayor of Goblin City, who don't take kindly to the news of Toby's nomination for ruler. The 2nd volume chronicles Toby's misadventures in Goblin City as the newly appointed ruler, as well as Jareth reappearance into the normal world to pay a visit to an old "friend", Sarah (Toby's sister). I have yet to read the third volume but I highly recommend this original English manga to any librarian, young adult, or avid Bowie fanatic. The new storyline is fresh while still paying homage to the film (including reintroducing old characters) and the artwork is stunning and richly detailed.