It’s no secret that we love all things Dungeons & Dragons. So we’re excited to share that our fellow D&D enthusiasts over at IDW Publishing have just unleashed a new Dungeons & Dragons comic book series, At the Spine of the World.
At the Spine of the World is the second IDW collaboration between writers AJ Mendez (former WWE superstar and New York Times bestseller) and Aimee Garcia (star of TV’s Lucifer and Dexter). The duo brings us a perilous new storyline set in the frozen lands surrounding Ten Towns and Icewind Dale. Perpetual night, blizzards, and the plot of an ancient primordial evil are pushing the local inhabitants to the brink of insanity. Only a band of adventurers--with faces old and new--stands a chance of setting things right.
Check out some awesome preview pages, starting with an explosive cover by Martin Coccolo and Katrina Mae Hao, whose beautiful lines and colors also bring life to book’s interior pages!
The adventure begins with a bang as unseen tensions explode as sled dogs and their driver race through the inhospitable peaks of Icewind Dale.
Looking inside, grizzled and dour-faced prospectors bicker over a well-bound hunk of ore—the mysterious and sinister element CHARDALYN.
Bickering turns quickly to a bloodbath! Provoked by the chardalyn’s corrupting influence, these bloodthirsty men have become little more than beasts!
Time passes, and the sled dogs flee for help—and they find it in the form of the strong and savvy Uthgardt tribeswoman, Runa.
Runa is quick to act, but finds only carnage at the site of the battle. But just as she is about to give up hope, a figure staggers to his feet—the musher, Amos, spared from the worst of the battle by his position driving the dogs!
Distrust is everywhere in Icewind Dale, as day turns to eternal night and evil seeps up from the ground itself. Danger and adventure lurk around every corner At the Spine of the World! Issue 1 is available now in digital and print editions through IDW Publishing, and Issue 2 is coming soon!
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nice
this is cool
That's dope
nice you could publish it
wow that awesome
nice
Cliché.
It's polar freeze and yet, no hat or whatever covering on the head.
Cliché.
Wow! I love the art style and the story seems interesting!
amazing
I really enjoyed reading the first issue and even picked up the variant cover because of the character sheet! The first issue of the Stranger Things D&D comic was also fun. http://h3athrow.blogspot.com/2020/11/comics-commentary-dungeons-dragons-tie.html?m=1
very interesting
Jesus, wagon dogs? Also the gang line is ****ed up. And you'd never hold onto line connecting to dogs. Much less lash them. I know it's a fantasy world, but damn. And you sure as hell wouldn't be traveling that fast in that kind of weather on a wagon-sled.
*Also, you'd have two dogs in your wheel. You know, if the authors are going to include more sled-dog material in the comics, I'd be happy to respond to questions.
This cool 😎
Nice
I picked up the first issue after checking out this article.
I have to say, while the art was great and the overall story arc has potential, the amount of exposition and just weird writing shortcuts was a bit disappointing.
For example, apparently, you can tell that someone's a Warlock at a glance. Yup, no big deal. Obvious Warlock.
Weird.
It looks really cool!
Its not cliche... its so you can actually identify the characters...
In reality, yah, theyd be all wrapped up in hoods, hats, scarves and everything else, but even if you have already characterized each individual very well, seeing two piles of laundry have a conversation isnt very engaging.