Dungeons & Dragons (IDW Publishing)

Dungeons & Dragons is a comic book series by IDW Publishing, originally based on the 4th Edition core setting of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.[1] Since 2014 (starting with the Legends of Baldur's Gate mini-series), the comics have been tied to the 5th Edition core setting.[2]

Dungeons & Dragons
Issue 0
Publication information
PublisherIDW Publishing
ScheduleMonthly (irregularly)
Publication dateAugust 2010 – present
No. of issues70

The series included one ongoing series, twelve mini-series, and an annual.

Publication history

Dungeons & Dragons (Fell's Five)

The ongoing series of Dungeons & Dragons started in August 2010, with an issue 0 that introduced the major characters. It then continued with issue 1 in November of that year. 16 issues were published with the last issue being released in February 2012.

Dark Sun

Dark Sun is a five-issue limited series that was released, starting in January 2011, based on the Dark Sun campaign setting.[1]

The Legend of Drizzt: Neverwinter Tales

The Legend of Drizzt: Neverwinter Tales, also a five-issue mini-series, started in August 2011. It was written by R.A. Salvatore and based on his famous D&D character, Drizzt Do'Urden, from the Forgotten Realms setting.[1]

Eberron

A two-issue mini-series, Infestation 2: Dungeons & Dragons, was published in February 2012 as part of the IDW-wide Infes2ation crossover. The series is based on the Eberron campaign setting.[3] It was written by Paul Crilley with art by Valerio Schiti, Livio Ramondelli and Menton J. Matthews III (credited as menton3).[4][5] The 2012 Dungeons & Dragons Annual, published in April 2012, was also set in Eberron. It was written by Paul Crilley with art by Paco Diaz and Menton J. Matthews III (credited as menton3).[6] Then in June 2015, an Eberron themed trade paperback was published - Dungeons & Dragons: Abraxis Wren of Eberron collects Infestation 2: Dungeons & Dragons #1-2, the 2012 Annual and the Eye of the Wolf comic.[7] The Eye of the Wolf comic was originally published in 2006 by Devil's Due Publishing and was written by Keith Baker with art by Chris Lie and Rob Ruffolo.[8]

Forgotten Realms

Forgotten Realms is a five-issue mini-series that was released, starting in May 2012, based on original characters in the Forgotten Realms setting.[9]

Forgotten Realms: Cutter

Forgotten Realms: Cutter is a five-issue mini-series that started in April 2013. It was written by R. A. Salvatore and Geno Salvatore with art by David Baldeon and Steve Ellis.[10][11]

Legends of Baldur's Gate

Legends of Baldur's Gate is a five-issue mini-series that started in October 2014, and is also set in the Forgotten Realms setting. It was written by Jim Zub with art by Max Dunbar and Sarah Stone.[12][13]

Shadows of the Vampire

Shadows of the Vampire is a five-issue sequel to Legends of Baldur's Gate written by Jim Zub with art by Nelson Daniel and Max Dunbar. It started publishing in May 2016.[14][15]

Frost Giant’s Fury

Frost Giant’s Fury is another five-issue mini-series centered on the group of heroes from Baldur’s Gate written by Jim Zub with art by Netho Diaz.[16] It started publishing in January 2017.[17][18]

Evil at Baldur’s Gate

Evil at Baldur’s Gate is the fourth five-issue mini-series following the heroes from Baldur’s Gate written by Jim Zub and Steven Cummings with art by Dean Kotz, John Wycough, Harvey Tolibao, Jim Zub and Francesco Mortarino. It started publishing in April 2018.[19][20]

A Darkened Wish

A Darkened Wish is a Forgotten Realms five-issue mini-series set in the Sea of Swords region written by B. Dave Walters with art by Tess Fowler.[21] The first issue was published in March 2019.[22]

Infernal Tide

Infernal Tide is the fifth five-issue mini-series involving the heroes from Baldur’s Gate. It was published in November 2019. It included the talents of writer Jim Zub and artist Max Dunbar.[23]

At the Spine of the World

At the Spine of the World is the sixth story written by actress Aimee Garcia and former professional wrestler AJ Mendez. The first issue was published in October 2020[24]

Crossovers

In April 2018, publishers IDW Publishing and Oni Press announced a crossover between the Rick and Morty comic book and Dungeons & Dragons.[25] In May 2019, a sequel mini-series was announced.[26]

Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons

A four-issue crossover comic with the adult animated sitcom Rick and Morty co-written by Jim Zub and Patrick Rothfuss with art by Troy Little. It started publishing in August 2018.[27][28]

Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons: Chapter II: Painscape

A four-issue sequel mini-series was published in September 2019.[29] It will be written by Jim Zub and Sarah Stern with art by Troy Little.[26]

Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons

A five-issue crossover comic with the Netflix television series Stranger Things was published by IDW and Dark Horse Comics on November 4, 2020.[30]

Collected editions

The series has been collected in the following trade paperbacks:

TitleMaterial collectedISBN
Volume 1: Shadowplague Dungeons & Dragons #0-5 ISBN 1-60010-922-5
Dark Sun: Ianto's Tomb Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun #1-5 ISBN 1-60010-996-9
Volume 2: First Encounters Dungeons & Dragons #6-11 ISBN 1-61377-084-7
The Legend of Drizzt: Neverwinter Tales Dungeons & Dragons: Drizzt #1-5 ISBN 1-61377-156-8
Volume 3: Down Dungeons & Dragons #12-15 ISBN 1-61377-178-9
Forgotten Realms Forgotten Realms #1-5 ISBN 1-61377-825-2
Cutter Forgotten Realms: Cutter #1-5 ISBN 1-61377-792-2
Legends of Baldur's Gate Legends of Baldur's Gate #1-5 ISBN 1-63140-250-1
Abraxis Wren of Eberron Infestation 2: Dungeons & Dragons #1-2,
2012 Annual and Eye of the Wolf,

2006 Eye of the Wolf (originally published by Devil's Due Publishing)

ISBN 978-1-63140-265-4
Shadows of the Vampire Shadows of the Vampire #1-5 ISBN 1-63140-766-X
Frost Giant’s Fury Frost Giant’s Fury #1-5 ISBN 1-63140-928-X
Evil at Baldur’s Gate Evil at Baldur’s Gate #1-5 ISBN 1-68405-335-8
Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons #1-4 ISBN 978-1-68405-416-9
Dungeons & Dragons: Days of Endless Adventure Legends of Baldur’s Gate, Shadows of the Vampire, and Frost Giant’s Fury ISBN 978-1-68405-275-2
A Darkened Wish A Darkened Wish #1-5 ISBN 978-1684055388
Infernal Tides Infernal Tides #1-5 ISBN 978-1684056293

Reprints

IDW began printing trade paperback collections of earlier Dungeons & Dragons series by other publishers starting in March 2011.

A list of reprints:

  • Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms Classics: (collecting the DC Comics Forgotten Realms series)
    • Volume 1 (collects Forgotten Realms #1-8, 204 pages, March 2011, ISBN 978-1-60010-863-1)
    • Volume 2 (collects Forgotten Realms #9-14 and TSR Worlds Annual, 224 pages, October 2011, ISBN 978-1-61377-014-6)
    • Volume 3 (collects Forgotten Realms #15-18 and Annual #1, 164 pages, May 2012, ISBN 978-1-61377-201-0)
  • Dungeons & Dragons Classics: (collecting the DC Comics Advanced Dungeons & Dragons series)
    • Volume 1 (collects Advanced Dungeons & Dragons #1-8, 200 pages, May 2011, ISBN 978-1-60010-895-2)
    • Volume 2 (collects Advanced Dungeons & Dragons #9-18, 256 pages, November 2011, ISBN 978-1-61377-064-1)
    • Volume 3 (collects Advanced Dungeons & Dragons #19-26 and 1990 Annual, 260 pages, June 2012, ISBN 978-1-61377-219-5)
  • Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms - The Legend of Drizzt Omnibus: (collecting the Devil's Due Publishing Forgotten Realms: The Legend of Drizzt series)
    • Volume 1 (collects Homeland #1-3, Exile #1-3, and Sojourn #1-3, 424 pages, September 2011, ISBN 978-1-60010-997-3)
    • Volume 2 (collects The Crystal Shard #1-3, Streams of Silver #1-3, and The Halfling's Gem #1-3, 460 pages, September 2012, ISBN 978-1-61377-395-6)
  • Dungeons & Dragons: Days of Endless Adventure
    • Collects Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate, Dungeons & Dragons: Shadows of the Vampire, and Dungeons & Dragons: Frost Giant’s Fury (344 pages, December 3, 2019, ISBN 978-1-68405-275-2).[31]

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