List of Dungeons & Dragons comic books

For other Dungeons & Dragons fiction, see List of Dungeons & Dragons fiction.

In 1981 and 1982, prior to publishing dedicated comic books based on Dungeons & Dragons, TSR created a series of comics as advertisements for the Basic and Expert sets. These ads, written by Stephen D. Sullivan; their illustrators included Jeff Dee and Bill Willingham, were divided into two sets. One ran in various Marvel Comics titles; the other in Epic Illustrated and Heavy Metal.[1]

In 1987, following the successful launch of the Dragonlance campaign setting, TSR began a series of graphic novels adapting the setting's successful novels by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. The company's limited familiarity with comic book distribution led them to negotiate a licensing arrangement with DC Comics. DC produced Dungeons & Dragons comics under this license from 1988 until 1991, when conflicts over licensing led DC to not renew the agreement. A number of advertised comics were cancelled as a result, including an intended series written by James Lowder and set in Ravenloft.[1]

Few licensed comics were produced over the next several years, a period of time that included the acquisition of TSR by Wizards of the Coast. In 2001, an agreement was reached with Kenzer and Company to produce Dungeons & Dragons comics, which lasted until 2004 when the property was licensed to Devil's Due Publishing. Devil's Due lost the license in 2008 amidst financial difficulties the company attributed to book store returns.[2]

From 2010 to 2024, the Dungeons & Dragons comic book license was held by IDW Publications. They have published several new ongoing and limited series along with reprints of earlier series, including some DC and Devil's Due comics.[2] In 2021, HarperCollins Children's Books obtained exclusive rights to publish Dungeons & Dragons middle grade books, which include graphic novels.[3] Dark Horse Comics will acquire the comic book license in 2025.[4][5]

1980s and 1990s

Series Publisher Dates Issues Notes Ref.
Dragones y Mazmorras [Dungeons and Dragons] Planeta DeAgostini 1985–1986 27 Spanish-language adaptation of the Dungeons & Dragons animated television series. [6]
The Dragonlance Saga TSR / DC Comics 1987–1991 5 First comic book featuring the Dragonlance campaign setting. Written by Roy Thomas, adapting Dragons of Autumn Twilight and Dragons of Winter Night. Published in graphic novel format. The first three volumes were published exclusively by TSR; the last two were in partnership with DC Comics. [1]
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons DC Comics 1988–1991 36 First comic book featuring the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. Writers include Michael Fleisher, Jeff Grubb, and Dan Mishkin. [1]
Dragonlance DC Comics 1988–1991 34 Most issues written by Dan Mishkin. [1]
Forgotten Realms DC Comics 1989–1991 25 Written by Jeff Grubb. [1]
Spelljammer DC Comics 1990–1991 15 First comic book featuring the Spelljammer campaign setting. Written by Barbara Kesel. [1]
Avatar: War of the Gods DC Comics 1991 3 Written by Barbara Kesel as an adaptation of the first three books of The Avatar Series. [1]
Dragon Strike Marvel Comics 1994 1 Written by Jeff Grubb, based on the DragonStrike board game. [2]
TSR Limited Edition TSR 1996 4 Given away as promotional products. The four issues are Forgotten Realms: The Grand Tour (by Jeff Grubb), Birthright: The Serpent's Eye (by Ed Stark), Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Labyrinth of Madness (by Mike Barron), and Dragonlance: The Fifth Age (by Tom and Mary Bierbaum).[a] [2]
Baldur's Gate Interplay Entertainment 1998 1 Free promotional comic for the Baldur's Gate video game. [2]

2000s

Series Publisher Dates Issues Notes Ref.
The Forbidden Sands of Anauroch 21st Century Games 2000 2 Graphic novels released in hardcover. Advertised as a six-issue series, but cancelled by 21st Century after the first two. [2]
In the Shadow of Dragons Kenzer & Company 2001–2002 8 First comic book featuring the Greyhawk campaign setting. [2]
Tempest's Gate Kenzer & Company 2001–2002 4   [2]
Black & White Kenzer & Company 2002–2003 6   [2]
Vecna: Hand of the Revenant Iron Hammer Graphics 2002 1 Graphic novel. Intended as part one of a series that was never produced. [2]
Where Shadows Fall Kenzer & Company 2003–2004 5   [2]
Crisis in Raimiton Wizards of the Coast 2004 1 Produced for Free Comic Book Day in 2004. [2]
Dragonlance: The Legend of Huma Devil's Due Publishing 2004–2005 6 Adapted from the novel of the same name. Due in part to licensing complications, the sixth issue was printed as part of a graphic novel compilation before being printed in stand-alone comic book form. [2]
The Legend of Drizzt Devil's Due Publishing 2005–2008 22 Adapted from R. A. Salvatore's Dark Elf trilogy, Icewind Dale trilogy, and The Legacy. [2]
Dragonlance Chronicles Devil's Due Publishing 2005–2006 24 Adapted from Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Dragons of Winter Night, and Dragons of Spring Dawning. [2]
Eberron: Eye of the Wolf Devil's Due Publishing 2006 1 First comic book featuring the Eberron campaign setting. Written by Keith Baker. [2]
The Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons Devil's Due Publishing 2008 7 Various writers and settings, including the first comic book featuring the Ravenloft campaign setting, written by James Lowder. [2]
Dragonlance Legends Devil's Due Publishing 2008 3 Adapted from Time of the Twins. [2]

2010s

Series Publisher Dates Issues Notes Ref.
Dungeons & Dragons IDW Publishing 2010–2012 16 Written by John Rogers and illustrated by Andrea Di Vito, Denis Medri, Horacio Domingues and Juanan. [2][7]
Dark Sun: Ianto's Tomb IDW Publishing 2011 5 Written by Alex Irvine with art by Peter Bergting. [2][8]
The Legend of Drizzt: Neverwinter Tales IDW Publishing 2011 5 Written by R. A. Salvatore. [2][9]
Forgotten Realms IDW Publishing 2012 5 Written by Ed Greenwood, creator of the Forgotten Realms setting, with art by Lee Ferguson and Sal Buscema. [10][11]
Forgotten Realms: Cutter IDW Publishing 2013 5 Written by R. A. Salvatore and Geno Salvatore with art by David Baldeon and Steve Ellis. [12][13]
Legends of Baldur's Gate IDW Publishing 2014–2015 5 Written by Jim Zub with art by Max Dunbar and Sarah Stone. Four sequel limited series have been published. [14]
Abraxis Wren of Eberron IDW Publishing 2015 2 Written by Paul Crilley with art by Valerio Schiti, Livio Ramondelli and Menton J. Matthews III (credited as menton3). [15][16]
Shadows of the Vampire IDW Publishing 2016 5 Written by Jim Zub with art by Nelson Daniel and Max Dunbar. Follows Legends of Baldur's Gate. [17][18]
Frost Giant's Fury IDW Publishing 2017 5 Written by Jim Zub with art by Netho Diaz. Follows Shadows of the Vampire. [17][19]
Evil at Baldur's Gate IDW Publishing 2018 5 Written by Jim Zub and Steven Cummings with art by Dean Kotz, John Wycough, Harvey Tolibao, Jim Zub and Francesco Mortarino. Follows Frost Giant's Fury. [20][21]
Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons IDW Publishing, Oni Press 2018–2019 4 Co-written by Jim Zub and Patrick Rothfuss with art by Troy Little. Crossover with Rick and Morty. [22][23]
A Darkened Wish IDW Publishing 2019 5 Written by B. Dave Walters with art by Tess Fowler. [24]
Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons II: Painscape IDW Publishing, Oni Press 2019 4 Written by Jim Zub and Sarah Stern with art by Troy Little. Crossover with Rick and Morty. [25]
Infernal Tides IDW Publishing 2019–2020 5 Written by Jim Zub with art by Max Dunbar. Follows Evil at Baldur's Gate. [26][27]

2020s

Series Publisher Dates Issues Notes Ref.
Released
Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons IDW Publishing, Dark Horse Comics 2020 5 Co-written by Jim Zub and Jody Houser with art by Diego Galindo, colors by Michele Assarasakorn, and letters by Nate Piekos. Crossover with Stranger Things. [28]
At the Spine of the World IDW Publishing 2020–2021 4 Written by AJ Mendez and Aimee Garcia with art by Martin Coccolo and colors by Katrina Mae Hao. [29]
Mindbreaker IDW Publishing 2021–2022 5 Written by Jim Zub with art by Eduardo Mello. Follows Infernal Tides and acts as a prelude to the video game Baldur's Gate III. [30][31]
Dungeons & Dragons Annual 2022 IDW Publishing 2022 1 Written by Jim Zub & Ryan Cady with art by Eduardo Mello & Kyler Clodfelter. [3]
Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Roll Call: 1 HarperCollins Children's Books 2022 1 Written by Molly Ostertag with art by Xanthe Bouma. [32]
Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft – Orphan of Agony Isle IDW Publishing 2022 4 Written by Casey Gilly with art by Bayleigh Underwood and Corin Howell
Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventures IDW Publishing 2023 4 Written by David M. Booher & Sam Maggs with art by George Kambadais. [33]
Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventures II IDW Publishing 2024 4 Written by David M. Booher with art by George Kambadais. [34]
Upcoming
Brie and the Borrowed Blade Webtoon 2024 Written by Purpah with art by Ryan LeCount; R.A. Salvatore is also involved in the creation of the webtoon. It follows Brie, the daughter of Drizzt and Cattie-Brie. [35][36]

Notes

  1. ^ A fifth comic, titled Planescape: The Unity of the Rings, was advertised but not distributed.[2] It was released as a digital comic by Wizards of the Coast in 2003.[37]

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