A NEW COMIC SERIES FROM DARK HORSE AND HASBRO’S WIZARDS OF THE COAST
The Fallbacks make their first appearance in comics in an all-new adventure!
Dungeons & Dragons’ newest adventuring party makes their comics debut in Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks , an all-new adventure from Dark Horse Comics and Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast division! Written by Greg Pak (Stranger Things, Lawful ), penciled by Wilton Santos (Break Out, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra ), inked by Edvan Alves, colored by Raul Angulo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ), and lettered by Nate Piekos (Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire, Minor Threats ), this four-issue miniseries is perfect for fans of the Fallbacks and newcomers alike. Issue #1 arrives in October 2025 and will feature covers by Marguerite Sauvage, Uzuri, Stephen Segovia, and Dan Panosian. All four issues will also include back cover art by Julie Dillon which, when collected, connect in an homage to J.C. Leyendecker.
About Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks Series 1 :
In a time of fickle gods and feckless governors, the world yearns for heroes! What it gets are the Fallbacks—a party of daring, dubious, and dysfunctional adventurers who arrive in the city of Loudwater in search of gold and glory. But an encounter with kobold thieves puts the Fallbacks in the crosshairs of a rival team of deeply annoying local heroes. Will the Fallbacks pull off a heist for the ages? Or will they sacrifice it all to put these “heroes” in their place?
“Greg Pak brings the charm and chaos with his story, and the art team of Wilton Santos and Raul Angulo delivers vibrant, eye-popping art visuals that leaps off the page,” said Paul Morrissey, D&D Publishing Lead at Wizards of the Coast. “The Fallbacks is a fast-paced, character-driven adventure full of heart, humor, and heroic mayhem—the kind of story that reminds you why you fell in love with DUNGEONS & DRAGONS in the first place."
Pak added, “When I read the Jaleigh Johnson prose novel where the Fallbacks first appeared, my primary takeaway, which is also my highest praise, was that it felt like an actual D&D campaign I might play with my funniest, most subversive, and biggest-hearted friends. We’re bringing that vibe to full-color glory on the comics page with incredible interior art by Wilton Santos, Edvan Alves, and Raul Angulo, sharp letters by Nate Piekos, and glorious covers by a slew of artists including Marguerite Sauvage. Can’t wait for y’all to join the campaign!”
Join Tess, the sly rogue elf; Anson, the loyal human fighter; Cazrin, the inquisitive human wizard; Lark, the bombastic tiefling bard; Baldric, the devil-may-care dwarf cleric; and Uggie, the ever-hungry otyugh companion in Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks Series 1 Issue #1 (of 4) arrives in comic shops on October 15, 2025 and is now available for preorder at your local comic shop for $4.99.
In a time of fickle gods and feckless governors, the world yearns for heroes! But what it gets are the Fallbacks - a party of daring, dubious, and dysfunctional adventurers who arrive in the city of Loudwater in search of gold and glory. But an encounter with kobold thieves puts the Fallbacks in the crosshairs of a rival team of deeply annoying local heroes. Will the Fallbacks pull off a heist for the ages? Or will they sacrifice it all to put these “heroes” in their place?
Greg Pak, the hit author of Planet Hulk, Darth Vader, and Lawful, shows off his Dungeon Master bonafides in this brand-new D&D adventure!
Pencils by Wilton Santos, illustrator of Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, Break Out, and Marvel’s Voices!
Featuring connecting back cover art by acclaimed fantasy artist Julie Dillon, whose work has been featured in the Magic: The Gathering card game!
The Fallbacks, stars of Jaleigh Johnson’s Dungeons and Dragons: The Fallback: Bound for Ruin, make their first appearance in comics!
The Fallbacks are Tess, the sly elf rogue, Anson, the loyal human fighter, Cazrin, the inquisitive human wizard, Lark, the bombastic tiefling bard, Baldric, the devil-may-care dwarf cleric, and Uggie, the ever-hungry otyugh companion.
Perfect for fans of the Fallbacks and newcomers alike!Dungeons & Dragons is one of the hottest multi-media properties in the world!
Creators
Writer:
Greg Pak
Artist:
Wilton Santos, Edvan Alves
Colorist:
Raúl Angulo
Letterer:
Nate Piekos
Cover Artist:
Marguerite Sauvage, Dan Panosian, Stephen Segovia, UzuriGenre: Media Tie-In, Fantasy
Publication Date:
October 15, 2025
Format:
FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
Price:
$4.99
The Fallbacks have plundered the Lost Lord of Loudwater’s tomb, but the treasure may not be worth the trouble. As a fearsome white dragon, apparently awoken by the Fallbacks’ heist, descends upon Loudwater, the party rushes to defend the town. Can they fend off the draconic menace before it freezes all of Loudwater? Also, a new challenge arises: the Tournament of Heroes! It’s the perfect opportunity for the Fallbacks to show up Angrilyne’s team, if they can win . . .
Greg Pak, the hit author of Planet Hulk, Darth Vader, and Lawful, shows off his Dungeon Master bonafides in this brand-new D&D adventure!
Featuring connecting back cover art by acclaimed fantasy artist Julie Dillon, whose work has been featured in the Magic: The Gathering card game!
Four-issue series.
Creators
Writer: Greg Pak
Artist: Wilton Santos · Edvan Alves
Colorist: Raul Angulo
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Marguerite Sauvage, UzuriGenres: Fantasy · Media Tie-In
Publication date: March 11, 2026
Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
Price: $4.99
