Dark Horse, Wizards of The Coast Team for Publishing

Dark Horse Comics and Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast have announced new publishing line for 2025, with comics and graphic novels expanding the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering! The officially licensed publishing program will feature original stories based on the popular fantasy roleplaying and trading card games. The first of these series will debut in summer 2025.  
Dark Horse Comics first collaborated with Wizards of the Coast for Magic: The Gathering! tie-in comics in the late ‘90s with “Magic: The Gathering! Gerrard’s Quest” and has more recently collaborated for the “Stranger Things” and Dungeons & Dragons miniseries. In this new era of Magic: The Gathering!  and Dungeons & Dragons, fans can expect comic series, graphic novels, art books and more. Stay tuned for more news and announcements to follow. 

"If you'd told my 12-year-old self I'd get to work with incredible writers and artists to craft comics for Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering!, alongside such thoughtful and creative stewards of these licenses, I wouldn't have believed you,” says Spencer Cushing, senior editor, Dark Horse Comics.  “The opportunity to work with Wizards of the Coast is a dream come true.” 

“Having the opportunity to work with the Wizards of the Coast team on both Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering! is one of the most exciting opportunities I’ve had professionally,” says Brett Israel, editor, Dark Horse Comics. “As an avid player and fan of the various stories and planes of these two iconic games, I cannot wait to work with many highly skilled creators on growing these universes.” 

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“Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering! are two legendary games with incredibly strong fandoms and world-building gameplay," says Marianne James, senior vice president, licensed consumer products, Hasbro. "We are dedicated to expanding these universes through unique brand-offerings and world-class partnerships, ultimately bringing players and fans alike new, exciting ways to engage with these iconic franchise brands. From this licensed publishing program with Dark Horse Comics, we anticipate a lot of excitement to come with new artwork and creative storytelling.” 

“We’re so excited to be teaming up with the incredible creatives at Dark Horse to invite fans and newcomers alike into the iconic fantasy world that has defined Magic: The Gathering for the past 30 years, told through a fresh new lens," says Jackie Jones, vice president, creative, Magic: The Gathering. "Each series will feature epic, high-stakes stories across Magic’s visually stunning, diverse multiverse, told through the eyes of our most iconic, complex and compelling heroes and anti-heroes, giving readers the opportunity to experience what makes Magic so unique and awesome.”  

"This collaboration is akin to forging a legendary magical item,” says Jess Lanzillo, vice president, franchise and product, Dungeons & Dragons. “Dark Horse is just so awesome at bringing fantastical worlds to life on the page. With D&D's vast, imaginative realms and 50 years of thrilling adventure as their canvas, I'm excited to see what will unfold. This collaboration feels like the start of something truly special."