IDW announces new "Dungeons & Dragons" comic series

[Dr. Confoundo]

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IDW Publishing, under license from Hasbro, Inc. and Wizards of the Coast, will launch several all-new comic book series based on the many worlds of the hugely popular roleplaying game, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. Following IDW’s previously established comics model, the first new series will begin with an introductory debut issue in August 2010, with new monthly comics and deluxe reprints of past series launching in November.

IDW’s Dungeons & Dragons series will each offer new stories and playable characters to existing game campaigns. The Dungeons & Dragons title will take place in the core world, as seen in the gaming supplements and upcoming novels, followed by a Dark Sun series starting in January 2011. Plans also include a series for the longtime fan-favorite Forgotten Realms setting. Each comic book will also be collected at intervals into graphic novels. The many planned projects will be distributed to a wide audience through comic book outlets, trade bookstores and mass retailers.

”We are delighted to partner with IDW,” said Liz Schuh, Brand Director for Dungeons & Dragons. “Together, we will bring great D&D stories to our fans, told through IDW’s high quality comics.”

IDW Publishing and Wizards of the Coast will work closely together to offer another layer of experience for Dungeons & Dragons. Acclaimed fantasy painter Wayne Reynolds will supply covers for the launch of the new series. Specific creative teams and information about each new series will be forthcoming.

“We are excited to expand our relationship with Hasbro and bring DUNGEONS & DRAGONS to comics,” said IDW CEO, Ted Adams. “Hasbro is a great company to work with, and we value our unique partnership with them.”

Have we seen any actual D&D comics in the 20 years since the DC titles folded?

 

[Dr. Confoundo]

Oops - I meant to post this in the General RPG discussion board. Can a mod help me out and transfer this?

 

[Siberys]

Yes, we have - There were some Dragonlance, FR, and Eberron comics from Devil's Due.

I'm a bit disappointed about Eberron not being on the IDW list... It seems to me to be perfect for comics, but then again, I'm a devout Eberron fan, so...

I wonder if I'll be able to pick those up? I'll probably just wait for the TPBs...

 

[deganawida]

Have we seen any actual D&D comics in the 20 years since the DC titles folded?

There were some Birthright comics released in the mid- to late-90s. IIRC, they were promotional/free. They used Baroness Roesone as a constant character.

A few years ago, there was a limited series set in Eberron dealing with some Cyran survivor who had an eyepatch. I think she was the constable in Keith Baker's City of Towers. Can't recall her name, nor can I recall the publisher.

I'm glad that they're doing a DS comic. The regular comic might be a good way to get info on the default PoL setting.

 

[coyote6]

Doesn't look like they've announced writers or artists yet, which is what will determine my interest in 'em.

 

[Mistwell]

Yes, we have - There were some Dragonlance, FR, and Eberron comics from Devil's Due.

I'm a bit disappointed about Eberron not being on the IDW list... It seems to me to be perfect for comics, but then again, I'm a devout Eberron fan, so...

I wonder if I'll be able to pick those up? I'll probably just wait for the TPBs...

Indeed. I quite like the FR stuff from Devil's Due.

 

[darjr]

I don't think I've ever read a D&D comic. I'll have to check these out.

 

[Ktulu]

Also, Kenzerco put out three mini-series of D&D comics based in Greyhawk.

I'm interested in these, so long as they're not just graphic novels of their novel line (that's not a bad thing, but if I've already read the book, why read a picturey version?)

I wouldn't be opposed to mini-series based on different famous modules, though. That'd be fun to read, with new characters in different mini-series.

 

[Stormonu]

I'm interested in these, so long as they're not just graphic novels of their novel line (that's not a bad thing, but if I've already read the book, why read a picturey version?)

I'm quite the opposite; having read the original 3 DL books (Dragons of...Autumn Twilight, Winter Night, Spring Dawning), I greatly enjoy the graphic novel versions that came out a year or two back.

 

[Shemeska]

Not interested in any based on the 4e core world, but if they make any for FR (any time period covered, pre 4e), Ravenloft (actual Ravenloft, not shadowfell), Planescape, Dark Sun (any time period of the 2e material), etc I'd snap them up.