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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]

As of 2019, the Dungeons & Dragons comic book license is held by IDW Publications, which has published several new titles and has also reprinted earlier series, including some DC and Devil's Due comics.[2]

Series Publisher Dates Issues Notes Refs
Dragones y Mazmorras [Dungeons and Dragons] Planeta DeAgostini 1985–1986 27 Spanish-language adaptation of the Dungeons & Dragons animated television series [3]
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. 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]
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]
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]
Dungeons & Dragons IDW Publishing 2010–2012 16 Written by John Rogers [2]
Dark Sun: Ianto's Tomb IDW Publishing 2011 5 Written by Alex Irvine [2]
The Legend of Drizzt: Neverwinter Tales IDW Publishing 2011 5 Written by R. A. Salvatore [2][4]
Abraxis Wren of Eberron IDW Publishing 2012 2    
Forgotten Realms IDW Publishing 2012 5    
Cutter IDW Publishing 2013 5    
Legends of Baldur's Gate IDW Publishing 2014–2015 5    
Shadows of the Vampire IDW Publishing 2016 5    
Frost Giant's Fury IDW Publishing 2016 5    
Evil at Baldur's Gate IDW Publishing 2018 5    
Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons IDW Publishing 2018–2019 4 Written by Jim Zub. Crossover with Rick and Morty [5][6]
A Darkened Wish IDW Publishing 2019 5[b]   [7]
Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons II: Painscape IDW Publishing 2019 4[c] Written by Jim Zub. Crossover with Rick and Morty [8]
Infernal Tide IDW Publishing 2019–2020 5[d] Written by Jim Zub. [9]

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.[10]
  2. ^ As announced; three issues have been released as of October 2019.
  3. ^ As announced; two issues have been released as of October 2019.
  4. ^ As announced; the first issue is scheduled to release in November 2019.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Appelcline, Shannon (December 8, 2011). "Designers & Dragons: The Column #5: Dungeons, Dragons, and Comics, Part One: 1979–1991". RPG.net. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Appelcline, Shannon (February 8, 2012). "Designers & Dragons: The Column #13: Dungeons, Dragons, and Comics, Part Two: 1992–Present". RPG.net. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  3. ^ "Dragones y Mazmorras". Grand Comics Database. Retrieved 2019-11-01.
  4. ^ Manning, Shaun (October 27, 2010). "John Rogers Plays Dungeons & Dragons". CBR. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  5. ^ Mufson, Beckett (July 31, 2018). "Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons and Dragons is Basically Nerd Heaven". Vice. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  6. ^ Pereira, Sergio (August 29, 2018). "Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons and Dragons Says What We've All Thought About the Game". CBR. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  7. ^ Terror, Jude. "B. Dave Walters and Tess Fowler Launch a Dungeons & Dragons Campaign at IDW in February". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  8. ^ Estrella, Ernie (May 29, 2019). "Exclusive Covers: Experience the Pain of the Rick and Morty vs Dungeons and Dragons Sequel". Syfy Wire. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  9. ^ Sheehan, Gavin (May 17, 2019). "IDW Announces Dungeons & Dragons: Infernal Tide at D&D Live 2019". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  10. ^ "The Unity of the Rings". Wizards of the Coast. 2003. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
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