To me, the most disappointing thing about D&D comics is that they don’t last. The stories tend to be fun, the worldbuilding is nice, and the cast of characters is usually great. But licensing issues or low sales often lead to the cancellation of a series within a couple of years.

This is the case with the 4th edition Dungeons & Dragons comic, which is an especially big shame because the second arc spends time introducing our heroes’ backstories. Write John Rogers really created a story that had room to grow, but situations beyond his control prevented the seeds he planted from fully bearing fruit.

Still, it’s a fun ride while it lasts. With that said, let’s jump into the middle arc of this series, “First Encounters.”

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