Comics and graphic novels are a wonderful combination of visual and written media. Although sometimes seen as media only fit for young fans, meaningful and complex stories can be told through comic books. Members of every community can find quality comics made just for them, including fans of Dungeons & Dragons.
Following the movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, even those who had avoided contact with the tabletop game thus far came to enjoy the worlds within. If you are hungry for more D&D stories and action, then you’re in luck. We’ve gathered a list of the best comic collections for you to get immersed in the land of swords and sorcery.
Dungeons & Dragons: At the Spine of the World
Get caught up in a tense winter adventure
Trek into the Icewind Dale alongside a group of adventurers as they investigate a town stuck in a dark winter.
For a visit to a familiar D&D locale, you can read a tale in the Icewind Dale. At the Spine of the World offers a gripping premise as the cast attempts to help a town trapped in a deep winter night. New faces make for a unique and fun crew to follow.
While plenty will be familiar to fans, those desiring a story that tracks longtime D&D original characters might be disappointed. Although the party members cause interesting developments as their ties to each other are strained, your favorite D&D character is unlikely to be seen. With a fresh feeling and tense atmosphere, At the Spine of the World is a great choice that drops you right into the intrigue.
Dungeons & Dragons: Infernal Tides
Live the ill-fated woes of the city, Baldur’s Gate
To experience a dangerous trip into the lower planes follow Minsc and crew. Infernal Tides will have you scrying every page completely engrossed in the story.
Unsurprisingly, Baldur’s Gate is under threat from an evil force. This city seems to be the unluckiest in all the Forgotten Realms. The punch is you get to follow the lovable Minsc for this hellish adventure. Many who had never even seen him previously instantly fell in love with Minsc in Baldur’s Gate 3. The fact that the story starts right in Baldur’s Gates offers a fun view into its various secrets and drama.
With Infernal level stakes, including an unexpected drop into the Blood War, and a fight for their own souls on top of everyone in Baldur’s Gate. Those who want a fun and familiar entry into the deeper D&D lore will find Dungeons & Dragons: Infernal Tides to be a treat.
Dungeons & Dragons: Days of Endless Adventure
To get a hefty dose of Faerun adventure
A fine collection of three graphic novels, Days of Endless Adventure has hundreds of beautiful pages packed with story for you to enjoy.
This entry is more of a bundle, as Days of Endless Adventure is actually three fantastic stories in one big book. For a bargain you get to experience the titles, Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate, Dungeons & Dragons: Shadows of the Vampire, and Dungeons & Dragons: Frost Giant’s Fury.
Three graphic novels' worth of content is difficult to summarize, but rest assured your favorite characters and locations are here. Namely, Minsc and Boo, who we have already mentioned are Faerun stars among fans.
Adventures of the Demiplane of Dread, the Cult of the Dragon, and some frost giant fun provide a bigger step into the world of D&D stories for the committed. Just set aside a good amount of time for the total 376 pages you’ll be flipping.
Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventures
Join six young heroes on fantastical adventures
Experience the nostalgic D&D cartoon in comic form alongside the mystical Dungeon Master and brave heroes.
A list of comic stories based on D&D could never be complete without an entry for this gem. Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventures brings the legendary D&D cartoon to paper, following the young group on their quest.
Large sections of the D&D fanbase who have never seen the cartoon still know of the show, and it’s wonderfully weird Dungeon Master. Aside from the appeal for a nostalgic ride in a pop culture sensation, the art has an awesome style to it different from the other comics.
Matching the art, the story is punchy and hits excellent beats for pacing. And could you really deny reading something with The Dungeon Master in it? If you’re not sold, the price will convince you. Its a great deal that you won’t regret giving it a try.
Dungeons & Dragons Library Collection, Vol. 1
Enjoy a D&D icon and story of sharp-cutting competition
Featuring the legendary figure who is the most well-known original character in D&D lore, Drizzt. This collection contains The Legend of Drizzt: Neverwinter Tales, and Dungeons & Dragons: Cutter, for fun drow adventures.
The myth, the legend, Drizzt Do’Urden, appears front and center in a gripping adventure. It is quite difficult to dive into Faerun lore without learning about Drizzt, although some fans may have missed the wide collection of books and stories written about him.
Were D&D lore to have a mascot, it would likely be Drizzt. The drow adventurer is iconic, and features in the first story of this comic collection. On top of The Legend of Drizzt: Neverwinter Tales, the five issues of Dungeons & Dragons: Cutter are included for your reading pleasure. Those interested in some drow-centric tales or fascinated with magical elven locales, like the famed Silvery Moon, will enjoy this double-story visit to Faerun.
Dungeons & Dragons: Mindbreaker
Don’t lose your mind on this trip to Baldur’s Gate
Minsc, Boo, Krydle, and friends fight against a Baldur’s Gate unlike what they remember. Exciting adventure is in store for you written by the beloved Jim Zub.
The wonderful Minsc is back for a new adventure. Once again, poor Baldur’s Gate is under fire, this time it’s a battle of the mind. Minsc and the others expect a friendly return to the city, but they quickly discover something has infiltrated Baldur’s Gate at every level which needs to be stopped.
Acclaimed D&D writer Jim Zub takes you on a journey through a Baldur’s Gate suffering dark deals and insidious authority. Dungeons & Dragons: Mindbreaker is all five issues from this story in one affordable package for your enjoyment.
FAQ
Why is the character Drizzt so important?
Drizzt is a popular character with countless stories made from the mind of R. A. Salvatore. Many consider Drizzt one of the cornerstones of classic Dungeons & Dragons lore. The legends of Drizzt Do’Urden are a major reason players gained a love for making drow characters, and he still appears in many D&D stories.
Is there a difference between comics and graphic novels?
The two overlap in many ways and generally only differ significantly in the length and method of release of stories. Comics are a series of releases that tell a story together, while graphic novels rarely take more than a few books to complete their story.
They are distinct in form and name, although many fans consider them interchangeable or to have no important differences. Many comic stories end up re-released in similar fashion to graphic novels by combining all their issues into a single publication.
