With that in mind, I’d like to say that the McElroys have done something with D&D I have never seen before. They’ve done something I didn’t know it was possible to do. They’ve made something magical, and loving, and kind, and beautiful. The world is better because this story is in it.
I’ve listened to the entirety of The Adventure Zone more than three times over the last eight months. I’m not just a fan, I’m a missionary. I’m a zealot. I’m not saying I’m working on my Merle cosplay or anything . . . But yeah. Fine. I’ll admit it, I’m working on my cosplay.
What you hold in your hands is a unique experiment. A brave, even remarkable thing. This comic is an attempt to translate pure audio improvisational storytelling into a visual medium. I’ve done some work in comics, and I can’t think of a harder transition for a story to make.
And I adore what the McElroys and their brilliant collaborator—co-adaptor and artist Carey Pietsch—have done here. Not just in the reflected light of my affection for The Adventure Zone podcast, but as an entity distinct unto itself. I already know the story, but there are surprises here. I know what’s going to happen, but I love seeing these good, good boys beginning their marvelous adventure all over again.