Issue 31: The Realm (History of DND, Part 1)

Make a history check, players! Today we're kicking off a three-part look at the early history of Dungeons and Dragons in comic books. This episode we're talking about The Realm, a 1980s fantasy series from Arrow Comics that managed to deliver a DND-esque story about before the official brand hit comic shops. Joining us is Kelly Galten of the award-winning game shop Goblin Bros.

Transcripts are coming soon! We're in the process of putting together a new site, which will have a dedicated transcripts section. 

Sources cited: 

• William Blanc, “Fantasy Invades Comics," The National Library of France: https://fantasy.bnf.fr/en/understand/fantasy-invades-comics/ 
• Mark Thompson's summary of the black-and-white comic implosion: https://www.prismnet.com/~patman/posts/thompson.txt
• Tim Dzon's Hero Initiative profile: https://www.heroinitiative.org/29447-2/

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