Dark Horse Announces Baldur's Gate 3 Comic Series at New York Comic Con
The Astarion arc runs six issues, followed by a 12-issue Karlach arc; Dark Horse also outlined a Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun trilogy.
Dark Horse Comics announced an ongoing Baldur's Gate 3 comic series at New York Comic Con, according to Polygon. The publisher also outlined a Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun graphic novel trilogy at the same event.
The first six issues will follow Astarion after he frees himself from Cazador Szarr during the events of Baldur's Gate 3. The Astarion arc is written by Alyssa Wong, penciled by Vincenzo Carratù, inked by Elisabetta D'Amico, colored by Valentina Taddeo and lettered by Buddy Beaudoin.
The series will continue with a 12-issue arc starring Karlach, written by Becky Cloonan and illustrated by Francesco Scimonelli.
The first issue of Baldur's Gate 3 will be available on February 24, with a sneak peek in Dungeons & Dragons #2 on January 6. Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun Volume 1 will be released in April 2027.
Earlier Astarion story
Astarion previously starred in a prequel novel written by T. Kingfisher, also known as Ursula Vernon. Wizards of the Coast is returning to the Dark Sun setting in 2027.
Quick answers
When does the Baldur's Gate 3 comic series launch?
The first issue is scheduled for February 24, with a sneak peek in Dungeons & Dragons #2 on January 6.
Who is writing and drawing the comic?
The Astarion arc is written by Alyssa Wong, penciled by Vincenzo Carratù, inked by Elisabetta D'Amico, colored by Valentina Taddeo and lettered by Buddy Beaudoin. The Karlach arc is written by Becky Cloonan and illustrated by Francesco Scimonelli.
When is the Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun Volume 1 release date?
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun Volume 1 will be released in April 2027.