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]

Since 2010, the Dungeons & Dragons comic book license has been 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]

1980s and 1990s

SeriesPublisherDatesIssuesNotesRef.
Dragones y Mazmorras [Dungeons and Dragons]Planeta DeAgostini1985–198627Spanish-language adaptation of the Dungeons & Dragons animated television series.[4]
The Dragonlance SagaTSR / DC Comics1987–19915First 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 & DragonsDC Comics1988–199136First comic book featuring the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. Writers include Michael Fleisher, Jeff Grubb, and Dan Mishkin.[1]
DragonlanceDC Comics1988–199134Most issues written by Dan Mishkin.[1]
Forgotten RealmsDC Comics1989–199125Written by Jeff Grubb.[1]
SpelljammerDC Comics1990–199115First comic book featuring the Spelljammer campaign setting. Written by Barbara Kesel.[1]
Avatar: War of the GodsDC Comics19913Written by Barbara Kesel as an adaptation of the first three books of The Avatar Series.[1]
Dragon StrikeMarvel Comics19941Written by Jeff Grubb, based on the DragonStrike board game.[2]
TSR Limited EditionTSR19964Given 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).[lower-alpha 1][2]
Baldur's GateInterplay Entertainment19981Free promotional comic for the Baldur's Gate video game.[2]

2000s

SeriesPublisherDatesIssuesNotesRef.
The Forbidden Sands of Anauroch21st Century Games20002Graphic novels released in hardcover. Advertised as a six-issue series, but cancelled by 21st Century after the first two.[2]
In the Shadow of DragonsKenzer & Company2001–20028First comic book featuring the Greyhawk campaign setting.[2]
Tempest's GateKenzer & Company2001–20024 [2]
Black & WhiteKenzer & Company2002–20036 [2]
Vecna: Hand of the RevenantIron Hammer Graphics20021Graphic novel. Intended as part one of a series that was never produced.[2]
Where Shadows FallKenzer & Company2003–20045 [2]
Crisis in RaimitonWizards of the Coast20041Produced for Free Comic Book Day in 2004.[2]
Dragonlance: The Legend of HumaDevil's Due Publishing2004–20056Adapted 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 DrizztDevil's Due Publishing2005–200822Adapted from R. A. Salvatore's Dark Elf trilogy, Icewind Dale trilogy, and The Legacy.[2]
Dragonlance ChroniclesDevil's Due Publishing2005–200624Adapted from Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Dragons of Winter Night, and Dragons of Spring Dawning.[2]
Eberron: Eye of the WolfDevil's Due Publishing20061First comic book featuring the Eberron campaign setting. Written by Keith Baker.[2]
The Worlds of Dungeons & DragonsDevil's Due Publishing20087Various writers and settings, including the first comic book featuring the Ravenloft campaign setting, written by James Lowder.[2]
Dragonlance LegendsDevil's Due Publishing20083Adapted from Time of the Twins.[2]

2010s

SeriesPublisherDatesIssuesNotesRef.
Dungeons & DragonsIDW Publishing2010–201216Written by John Rogers and illustrated by Andrea Di Vito, Denis Medri, Horacio Domingues and Juanan.[2][5]
Dark Sun: Ianto's TombIDW Publishing20115Written by Alex Irvine with art by Peter Bergting.[2][6]
The Legend of Drizzt: Neverwinter TalesIDW Publishing20115Written by R. A. Salvatore.[2][7]
Forgotten RealmsIDW Publishing20125Written by Ed Greenwood, creator of the Forgotten Realms setting, with art by Lee Ferguson and Sal Buscema.[8][9]
Forgotten Realms: CutterIDW Publishing20135Written by R. A. Salvatore and Geno Salvatore with art by David Baldeon and Steve Ellis.[10][11]
Legends of Baldur's GateIDW Publishing2014–20155Written by Jim Zub with art by Max Dunbar and Sarah Stone. Four sequel limited series have been published.[12]
Abraxis Wren of EberronIDW Publishing20152Written by Paul Crilley with art by Valerio Schiti, Livio Ramondelli and Menton J. Matthews III (credited as menton3).[13][14]
Shadows of the VampireIDW Publishing20165Written by Jim Zub with art by Nelson Daniel and Max Dunbar. Follows Legends of Baldur's Gate.[15][16]
Frost Giant's FuryIDW Publishing20175Written by Jim Zub with art by Netho Diaz. Follows Shadows of the Vampire.[15][17]
Evil at Baldur's GateIDW Publishing20185Written 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.[18][19]
Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & DragonsIDW Publishing, Oni Press2018–20194Co-written by Jim Zub and Patrick Rothfuss with art by Troy Little. Crossover with Rick and Morty.[20][21]
A Darkened WishIDW Publishing20195Written by B. Dave Walters with art by Tess Fowler.[22]
Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons II: PainscapeIDW Publishing, Oni Press20194Written by Jim Zub and Sarah Stern with art by Troy Little. Crossover with Rick and Morty.[23]
Infernal TidesIDW Publishing2019–20205Written by Jim Zub with art by Max Dunbar. Follows Evil at Baldur's Gate.[24][25]

2020s

SeriesPublisherDatesIssuesNotesRef.
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. [26]
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. [27]
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. [28][29]
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. [30]
Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventures IDW Publishing 2023 4 Written by David M. Booher & Sam Maggs with art by George Kambadais. [31]
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. [32][33]

Notes

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

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