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Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons #2 Reviews

Posted by on December 5, 2020 No comments

• But Why Tho: 10/10 “Houser and Zub humanize two of our main fictional characters while Galindo brings out raw emotions through an amazing display of facial expressions.”

• Comic Book.com: 8/10 “Honestly, this comic focuses on another great aspect of D&D—how people use it to grapple with complex emotions like grief or rage. It’s a surprisingly deep comic, one that clearly comes from a place of love for D&D.”

• Comic Crusaders: 9/10 “The ability of this fellowship to bring Will back into the world of the living, to be able to experience joy, imagination and friendship once more is a key part of the story that we never saw play out on the screen. The healing feels organic and really builds up the bonds between the friends.”

• Monkeys Fighting Robots: 8/10 “…a bittersweet issue, one that follows the events of the first season. Its success is in making the characters feel so very human, as they learn to cope with everything they have seen and survived.”

• One More Comic (Spanish): 8/10 “The love of playing Dungeons & Dragons transcends and is no longer just fun, it is a way to heal wounds.”

• Scifi Pulse: “The art team does a great job on this issue. The character likenesses are bang on. As are the different locations. I particularly enjoyed the sequence of panels where Mike was devising the game in his attic.”

Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons #1 Reviews

Posted by on November 9, 2020 No comments

• But Why Tho: 10/10 “…a perfect amalgamation of growing up, friendship, and a passion for geek culture.”

• Comic Book.com: 8/10 “…a love letter to the bonding power of D&D…A great comic, one that syncs up perfectly with both Stranger Things and the D&D experience.”

• Comic Book Club: “I was surprised how much I enjoyed this…I thought this was a lot of fun.”

• Flickering Myth: “I look forward to more of this bizarre mix of intellectual properties; the concept sounds insane and yet I very much enjoyed the story presented so far.”

• Mass Movement: “an uncanny ability to weave great stories featuring well-rounded, believable and relatable character and when you team them up with a staggeringly talented artistic duo the end result is inevitably going to knock you off your feet and completely blow your mind.”

• Monkeys Fighting Robots: “…a fun and charming beginning to this miniseries. It’s an endearing adventure, allowing for a sneak peek into the world they lived in before everything turned so…strange.”

• One More Comic (Spanish): 10/10 “Both the story and art capture the camaraderie and tone of the Stranger Things series, as well as how exciting it is to participate in the game.”

• The Pullbox: “The settings are well-rendered and attractive, and there’s a lot of play with panels and collages, maintaining strong eye appeal and interest. And the gaming scenes? You can tell, dude was just having fun.”

• Sci-Fi Pulse: “Diego Galindo does some epic work here and his fine line work is brought wonderfully to life by colorist MSASSYK. Furthermore, the artist does a wonderful job of capturing the likeness of the young actors that play the four key characters on ‘Stranger Things’.”

• That Hashtag Show: “It was nice to get a look at Will, Mike, Lucas, and Dustin before their lives got turned “Upside Down”. This Stranger Things origin story mixed with the fantasy world of Dungeons & Dragons is a must for fans!”

Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons Announced!

Posted by on June 18, 2020 2 comments


Cover art by Diego Galindo

Announced today on D&D Live, Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons is a new 4-issue mini-series being co-published by Dark Horse Comics and IDW that starts in November!

Jody Houser and I are co-writing this new 4-issue mini-series that shows how Dungeons & Dragons has defined and strengthened the friendships in Stranger Things. This story is filled with adventure, heart and a few supernatural surprises.

Deep-diving into research on first edition D&D and working on this series with our team has been so much fun. Fans of the hit Netflix series and gamers new and old will find a lot to love here. Look for more details and preview art coming soon.

Talking Conan, Avengers, and Dungeons & Dragons on Word Balloon!

Posted by on January 13, 2020 No comments

Listen to “Comic Books Marvel writer Jim Zub On Conan D&D Avengers and Serpent War” on Spreaker.

John Siuntres and I get caught up on the Word Balloon Podcast after over two years since our previous conversation. We cover Conan the Barbarian in a big way, along with Serpent War, Avengers, the resurgence of Dungeons & Dragons, conventions, and more! So much great material here.
Give it a listen!

0:00:00 John’s Introduction
0:04:06 Jim Interview Start – Taking over Conan the Barbarian
0:16:58 Conan: Serpent War – James Allison, Solomon Kane, and Dark Agnes
0:33:00 Intense fandom and reaching readers
0:40:22 Building the Avengers: No Surrender and No Road Home weekly stories
0:51:54 Dungeons & Dragons is back in a big way
1:09:20 Rick and Morty VS Dungeons & Dragons
1:13:53 The Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer’s Guides
1:24:34 Playing Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop RPGs
1:28:50 The Convention Circuit – SDCC memories and more
1:34:58 Original art – browsing and buying
1:45:55 Hong Kong action movies and the wrap up

Dungeons & Tombs Reviews

Posted by on December 27, 2019 No comments

• Bell of Lost Souls: “You can’t help but want to start playing, as you read through these books. They do such a wonderful job of hooking you in. And I think a huge part of that is, they’re not bound by having to make way for rules.”

• Bleeding Cool: “This is the series of books I wish Scholastic had when I was growing up. They’re great ways to learn the game from the start, or grasp concepts of the game without having to go buy the Player’s Handbook and deep-dive.”

• CFT RPG: “They’re well written, the layout is fantastic and nothing is re-hashed from the existing 5e line. I can’t praise it enough.”

• d20 Diaries: “These are cool, exciting places to adventure and imagine, that showcase a wide variety of environments, locations, and play styles. The information included in the monster entries is absolutely wonderful.”

• Fanbase Press: “Dungeons & Tombs is a strong addition to the Young Adventurer’s Guide series. The book stands on its own as an introduction to dungeon crafting, but its greatest value will be as part of a set. Collectively, these books make for a beautiful introduction to the world of fantasy gaming and would make an effective tool even for older audiences who were less than familiar with the tropes and ideas of tabletop fantasy.”

• Geek Tyrant: “These are good tips for everyone to keep in mind as they create their adventures and this is what makes the book such a standout addition to the series.”

• Noticias RTV (Spanish): “this particular book guides them through some of the potential scenarios, villains and monsters, as well as a set Ingenious of guidelines to keep in mind when creating your own dungeon.”

SyFy Wire Preview of Dungeons & Tombs

Posted by on November 22, 2019 No comments

Josh Weiss spoke to Stacy and I about Dungeons & Tombs, the third D&D Young Adventurer’s Guide, arriving in bookstores everywhere on November 26th. Check it out!

Rick and Morty VS Dungeons & Dragons II #4 in December!

Posted by on October 19, 2019 No comments

RICK & MORTY VS Dungeons & Dragons II: PAINSCAPE #4
(W) Jim Zub (A) Troy Little (C) Leonardo Ito

Cover A by Troy Little
Cover B by Kendra Wells
Cover C by Troy Little

The final battle between demons, gods, and the most min-maxed Rick imaginable.
It all ends here, people. Roll for initiative and kiss your ass good-bye!

In Shops: Dec 18, 2019
Final Orders Due: Nov 25, 2019
SRP: $3.99

Dungeons & Tombs Preview + Interview on ComicBook.com

Posted by on October 18, 2019 No comments

Stacy and I spoke to Christian Hoffer at ComicBook.com all about the DUNGEONS & TOMBS Young Adventurer’s Guide arriving in stores on November 26th!

Check this interview out for exclusive preview pages and extra information.

D&D Young Adventurers Guide: Dungeons & Tombs – Preview!

Posted by on August 27, 2019 No comments

Dungeons & Tombs, the third D&D Young Adventurer’s Guide, arrives in bookstores on November 26th.

In this guide you’ll find:
• Profiles for six adventurous locales from Dungeons & Dragons lore.
• 15 creatures profiles for dungeon-specific threats not covered in Monsters & Creatures.
• Guides to brainstorming your own dungeon ideas and drawing graph paper maps.
• 60 brand new illustrations!

Here are preview pages to show you some of the great content inside, perfect for new players or young readers:

Introduction

Castle Ravenloft Section Introduction

Undermountain – Overview and Important Places

Oozes – the Black Pudding and the Gelatinous Cube

Mapmaking Section Introduction

More information on the D&D Young Adventurer’s Guides can be found right HERE.


D&D Young Adventurer’s Guide 3
Dungeons & Tombs

In this illustrated guide, you’ll be transported to the mystical and magical worlds of Dungeons & Dragons and given a one-of-a-kind course on the dungeons and deathtraps. This book shines a spotlight down the dark, foreboding corners of the most infamous locations in the worlds of D&D. The perfect jumping-on point for young fans of fantasy looking to give D&D a try, the book also features prompts to encourage creative problem-solving skills in the dangerous situations you may find yourself in when on D&D adventures.		 PRE-ORDER
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Rick and Morty VS Dungeons & Dragons II #3 in November!

Posted by on August 26, 2019 No comments

RICK & MORTY VS Dungeons & Dragons II: PAINSCAPE #3
(W) Jim Zub (A) Troy Little (C) Leonardo Ito

Cover A by Troy Little
Cover B by Gina Allnatt
Cover C by Troy Little

Back on Earth, the Smith family are the only thing standing between their fragile world and D&D-fueled demonic destruction. Can they find the hero within their hearts, or is that more of a final issue kind of question?

In Shops: Nov 13, 2019
SRP: $3.99