D&D based/inspired comics (let's share!)

[thatphilippekid]

Dungeons & Dragons has had an unmistakable influence on the fantasy literature scene, and in recent years it has bled into comics with incredible vivacity. There's something to be said for "weirder" fiction, but then again there is also nothing quite like genre fiction and stylish fantasy.

Recently (okay, ~2 months ago) I decided to do a little trope-based fantasy story of my own, and I would like to share it with you. Save Vs. Rust is a short 27 page story about friendship, bugbears, and rust. I hope you enjoy it.
It begins publication in this episode on tapastic, or you could read the whole thing on one page on my website.
Of course it would be rude of me to only advertise myself here, so here are some other great fantasy and D&D-informed comics which you can read online.
The Clandestinauts by Tim Sievert is heavily D&D-ish, full of adventure, "murder hobo" morality, and gore/grotesqueries. Lots of fun.
If you want something a bit lighter, Sean Mac's gag manga informed work is really cute and fun. Unfortunately his comics are a bit hard to find as they are vomited quasi-randomly across the social media landscape, but who doesn't enjoy a googling sesh?
To finish it off, Zack Soto's The Secret Voice is energetic and raw in the best of ways, with some really interesting page compositions.
Alright, that's enough from me. Do you have any fantasy or D&D informed comics you'd like to share, by you or by others? What do you think of what I have linked to from here?

[sarrowsmith10]

If you dig D&D inspired comics check out Travis Hanson's Life of the Party. It is really really freaking amazing.

Life of the Party: Realities of an RPG'er

My comic Goblins of Razard was inspired by various D&D campaigns, although its not a direct D&D story. You can read it here:

Goblins of Razard | Tapas

[punkarsenic]

i do like roll real roll a lot, it has a super cute main character and potential for a really interesting plot to develop (although, like real DND and DND podcasts, its taking a little while hehe)

Roll Real Role | Tapas

[kklekc718]

More Star Wars inspired than DandD, this one series I'm working on is soon to be called Chronicles of the Last Century.
I don't have much to show for it now, as I am trying to improve by art (ipad is hard, yo).
It is heavily influenced by the Bible book of Revelation. Instead of 7 years of Tribulation mentioned in the Bible, Chronicle's Tribulation is 70 years, with a 30 years build up.
Each "Volume" will record the biggest part of the Decade, so there will be several timeskip, just to progress the story forward.
Which reminds me, I need to rename some of those volumes...

[VibrantFox]

Ive heard a lot recently about d&d more than i have in recent years but ive certainly enjoyed the quirks and compelling stories that have come from it be it a dramatic fantasy or something a bit more humorous. Recently ive been reading this comic by Nat Rose and while its still in its start ive enjoyed the characters and humor thus far.

Critical Shit | Tapas

What i enjoy most about comics and stories related to Dungeons and dragons is that its peaked my interest in the tabletop game thay much more

[kklekc718]

Not posting these anytime soon, but thoughts on cover so far?

[bilvyy]

Yesssss more DND comics!! My comic Questables is a fantasy set comedy, but references things like hit points, proficiency bonuses and quest/loot formats in the dialogue between characters, as if it were a game of DND. There's no Real World with people controlling these characters, but it's fun to reference those things and break down the world in a more slapdash, basement roleplay kind of way. I can't wait to check out these other stories and get more dnd content on my feed!

[thatphilippekid]

it's fun to reference those things and break down the world in a more slapdash, basement roleplay kind of way

Agreed! Genre fiction is delicious to dabble in and small references like that add that "spice". Your coloring is great by the way, lovely use of gradients.

[thatphilippekid]

My thoughts:
The title in Papyrus needs to go. It's hard to read here and also it has a memetic status on par with comic sans. My suggestion would be to hand draw the title in block letters both for readability and just to make it look NICE. A series' title acts as its logo in many ways, so it should be somewhat distinctive.
Some examples of what a title can do:



I like what you have going compositionally with the rest of the piece, it reminds me of classic action movie covers and their ilk. However, I would suggest inking over the whole thing to bring the collaged elements together. Floating torsos and transparent spaces look odd here, (imo) the characters' entire figures should be overlaid, not just parts. I would suggest looking at movie posters or Mike Mignola covers for inspiration: you'll notice that entire figures are represented, but that some parts of them will FADE into and adjacent element rather than just disappear.

Hope this helps!

[kklekc718]

Took me a while to realize that you were responding to me (not too familiar with forum at all).
I chose Papyrus because it gave off a "ancient" vibe. It's sci-fi based on history.
I get where you're going with the floating body, how it should fade.
I really appreciate the feedback. I am still figuring out the sketchbook pro on ipad (since I'm traveling a bit right now.).
I just found the "fountain pen" option (much cleaner ink!!!).
Like I said, Chronicles is not going anywhere soon, as I am just updating a story concept.

[travelercomic]

Sort of a... DnD, Lord of the Rings, Magic the gathering inspired comic.

Traveler | Tapas