Dungeons & Dragons Announces Release Date for New Forgotten Realms Series

Published Aug 3, 2026, 12:05 PM EDT TJ Mills is an editor on ScreenRant's Comic team, where she combines her lifelong passion for DC with her analytical background as a former Intelligence Analyst. Since joining ScreenRant in 2023, she has specialized in covering major DC storylines, character evolutions, and industry developments. It’s official: Dungeons & Dragons has locked in a brand-new series that returns fans to the Forgotten Realms. Best of all, it stars one of the franchise’s most legendary characters, Mordenkainen, one of the most powerful wizards in D&D history. With a return to some of the franchise’s most iconic lore, the series is shaping up to be an early Christmas present for longtime fans while also serving as the perfect jumping-on point for newcomers. Those who play Dungeons & Dragons will also want to pay particular attention, as the new series promises to offer something special for tabletop campaigns as well. 2026 is truly shaping up to be an exceptional year for Dungeons & Dragons, especially in the world of comics, where the franchise has already been treated to multiple series, including Dark Horse’s ongoing miniseries Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks and Dungeons & Dragons: Total Party Killers, as well as the upcoming 4-issue horror miniseries Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft. Now, it is clear that Dark Horse Comics is ready to go all in on Dungeons & Dragons, as the publisher has announced what will be its first-ever ongoing D&D comic series titled Dungeons & Dragons. This marks a major step forward, considering that until now, Dark Horse had only focused on shorter-form miniseries for the franchise. Now, fans finally have the details on when this landmark series will arrive and what they can expect from this major new venture. Everything We Know About Dungeons & Dragons’ New Mordenkainen Series (So Far) Main Cover by Esad Ribić for Dungeons & Dragons #1 (2026) From the creative minds of Eisner-nominated writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly (Star Trek, Captain America, NYX), who will be joined by artists Ibraim Roberson (Annihilation 2099, Star Wars, Weapon X), Arabson Oliveira, Dan Brown, and Haley Rose-Lyon, comes Dark Horse’s flagship Dungeons & Dragons comic series. Set to release on November 4, 2026, Dungeons & Dragons #1 will kick off what is planned to be an ongoing series with no end currently in sight. Fans can find the official synopsis for the series below: A draconic apocalypse approaches the Forgotten Realms, and it has one name on its lips: MORDENKAINEN. Now, stripped of his magic but never out of the fight, the most powerful wizard in all reality will need the help of Faerûn’s most legendary heroes to restore the balance. With the synopsis confirming the return of one of the franchise’s most iconic and powerful characters, while teasing the arrival of even more legendary Faerûn heroes, this new Forgotten Realms chapter is shaping up to be absolute catnip for D&D fans. The series could also have enough appeal to attract newcomers, especially fans of The Witcher, Monstress, Conan the Barbarian, and The Sacrificers. Notably, dragon foil variant covers by beloved Dungeons & Dragons artist Antonio José Manzanedo will be available, with one open-order dragon foil variant per issue, giving fans the chance to collect them all. However, perhaps one of the most tantalizing draws of this series for tabletop players looking to spice up their campaigns is the fact that each issue will include exclusive backmatter-style essays from fan-favorite RPG personalities, along with game assets that can be used in future Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. Dungeons & Dragons #1 from Dark Horse Comics will be available to read on November 4, 2026!