Wizards of the Coast, developer and publisher of the Magic: The Gathering collectible card game, is teaming up with Dark Horse Comics to bring out new comics, graphic novels and more based around the CCG.
Beginning Summer 2025, Dark Horse will be releasing comics and graphic novels expanding the lore of Magic: The Gathering! Officially licensed, the comic book publisher says fans can expect comic series, graphic novels, art books and more. The comics and graphic novels will reportedly feature original stories based on the game.
"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," said Jackie Jones, Vice President of 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 is not the first time Dark Horse Comics has collaborated with WotC on Magic: The Gathering comics as, in the late 1990s, the two companies teamed up for the trade paper back Magic: The Gathering: Gerrard's Quest which told the story of Gerrard Capashen as he takes command of the Weatherlight and confronts the awesome forces of Volrath in his quest to save Captain Sisay.
"If you'd told my 12-year-old self I'd get to work with incredible writers and artists to craft comics for ... Magic: The Gathering ... I wouldn't have believed you," said Dark Horse senior editor Spencer Cushing. "The opportunity to work with Wizards of the Coast is a dream come true."
In addition to publishing stories around Magic: The Gathering, Dark Horse Comics will also be doing the same with Dungeons & Dragons.
"Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering are two legendary games with incredibly strong fandoms and world-building gameplay," said Marianne James, Senior Vice President, Licensed Consumer Products at 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."
For more details, Dark Horse Comics says fans should stay tuned and keep an eye on their social media pages as things progress.
