Dungeons & Dragons: Total Party Killers

A monstrous adventuring party takes on the Forgotten Realms to win their freedom in this hilarious and heartwarming four-issue comics mini-series, collected here!

The wizard Custos has died, and his lair lies ripe for the taking! But when the lich Valindra Shadowmantle threatens to subjugate Custos’ menagerie of monsters to her own vile ends, the creatures band together to win their freedom once and for all!

Join Tilli, the lycanthrope rogue, Mucus Cubus, the gelatinous cube wizard, Strago, the undead paladin, Q’Laxx, the polymath mind flayer, and Looksy, the adorable baby beholder, as they form an adventuring party and embark on a quest across the Forgotten Realms. Along the way, they’ll do battle with the Red Wizards of Thay and the agents of the Harpers. Nothing will stand between these monsters and reclaiming their destiny!

Total Party Killers is a brand-new Dungeons & Dragons adventure from New York Times bestselling author Christopher Hastings (The Adventures of Dr. McNinja, The Unbelievable Gwenpool) and fan-favorite artist Denis Medri (Redhood/Arsenal, Spider-Verse)!

Collects Dungeons & Dragons: Total Party Killers #1–#4.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

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• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs