Dark Horse Comics has announced a new prequel comic series to Netflix’s “Stranger Things 4,” featuring fan-favorite character Eddie Munson. The four-issue miniseries will be written by “Stranger Things” comics veteran Jody Houser and Eric Campbell (“Dungeons & Dragons Worlds & Realms”), illustrated by Diego Galindo (“Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons”), colored by Diana Sousa (“Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins”), and lettered by Nate Piekos (“Stranger Things”).
“Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire” tells the story of Eddie Munson’s rise to de facto leader of the Hellfire Club. It includes flashbacks to the legendary campaign that got him hooked on D&D, his recruitment of Lucas, Dustin, and Mike, and glimpses into the fantasy worlds they conquered together.
“Jody Houser and Eric Campbell have expertly woven together two beloved IPs to spotlight Eddie Munson’s pure heart as he fosters the heroes in all those around him and celebrate how Dungeons and Dragons can strengthen the bonds of friendship,” said Dark Horse Comics Senior Editor Spencer Cushing. “What better way to honor the 50th anniversary of a beloved game than through the nostalgic lens of Stranger Things?”
“As soon as I saw Stranger Things season 4, I knew the story of Eddie Munson and the Hellfire Club would be a perfect sequel to our Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons miniseries,” added Houser. “Both Eric and I are very familiar with how D&D forges friendships and storytellers, and it’s been wonderful exploring Hawkins through that lens.”
“Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire” #1 (of 4) rolls into comic shops on February 19, 2025, and will feature variant cover art by Magali Villanueve, Rebecca Pueblar, Jeremy Wilson, Nimit Malavia, and Kyle Lambert, designer and illustrator of “Stranger Things” series key art.
