First published 2018
Taako the elf wizard, Merle the dwarf cleric, and Magnus the human warrior take on what should be simple bodyguard work. The trio proves spectacularly unfit for even basic adventures. Their dungeon master watches with barely concealed exasperation as they stumble from one disaster to the next. What starts as minor protection jobs escalates into a hunt for powerful magical artifacts that could reshape their world. The three heroes face challenges that would test seasoned adventurers, armed with nothing but questionable judgment and dumb luck. This graphic novel captures the chaotic energy of friends gathered around a gaming table at midnight, rolling dice and making terrible decisions. The story grows from pure comedy into something deeper as the characters discover genuine friendship amid the chaos. Clint McElroy and his sons transform their actual tabletop gaming sessions into illustrated adventures that balance ridiculous humor with unexpected heart.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, graphic-novels-comics, comic-fantasy
Vibes: chaotic, comedic, emotional, heartwarming
Tropes: found-family, questionable-judgment
256 pages · Paperback · 23rd St.