Over on Comic Book Resources, one of the largest comic news sites online, they have an exclusive 8 page preview of Pathfinder #1!

Pathfinder #1 will be sold in better comic and gaming shops starting August 15th, just in time for Gen Con, North America’s biggest gaming convention. 22 pages of comic story, 12 pages of RPG rules/background material, and a pull-out battle map, all for only $3.99!

Four boxes of Pathfinder #1 comics arrived on my doorstep this afternoon!

From top left through to bottom right, here are the covers I received:
Dave Dorman cover, Matteo Scalera cover, Erik Jones cover, Lucio Parillo cover, Matteo Scalera limited edition foil, Matteo Scalera black/white line art variant, Erik Jones logo-less variant and the blank sketch cover variant.

22 pages of comic story, 12 pages of RPG rules and background material plus a pull-out battle map, all for only $3.99!

The comic printed really well. Andrew’s line art comes through really clearly, as does Ross’ lush coloring. The battle map isn’t stuck into the issue in any way – it’s folded between the staples so you can remove it without damaging your comic, which was a nice surprise.

Pathfinder #1 will be sold in better comic and gaming shops starting August 15th, just in time for Gen Con, North America’s biggest gaming convention!

If you’re signed up on Paizo’s website for Pathfinder products (electronic or physical) you can now directly subscribe to the Pathfinder comic series and receive an exclusive goblin-tastic cover that won’t be sold in stores.

Pathfinder #3

Rating: Teen +
Covers: Lucio Parillo (25%), Matteo Scalera (25%), Tyler Walpole (25%), Erik Jones (25%)
Writer: Jim Zub
Artist: Andrew Huerta
Colorist: Ross A. Campbell
Publication Date: Oct 2012

Page Count: 40 pages
Age range: 16+

Valeros and his companions have captured one of the cultists behind the strange magic that grips the goblin tribes of Varisia, but their prisoner may not be as helpless as they seem. Making matters worse, the group must cross through the haunted cemetery known as Pauper’s Graves, luring them into the paralyzing touch of flesh-eating ghouls.

Paizo’s incredible award-winning fantasy world, fiction line and tabletop RPG is now the ultimate fantasy comic from Dynamite Entertainment.

Includes over 5 pages of character profiles and Pathfinder RPG game statistics, plus an EXCLUSIVE removable, playable tactical map and poster.

Bob at Comic Book Page chats with me all about role-playing games, Pathfinder and Skullkickers.

The interview starts at 21:20 in the podcast.

Pathfinder #2

Rating: Teen +
Covers: Lucio Parillo (25%), Matteo Scalera (25%), Dave Dorman (25%), Erik Jones (25%)
Writer: Jim Zub
Artist: Andrew Huerta
Colorist: Ross A. Campbell
Publication Date: Sept 2012

Page Count: 40 pages
Age range: 16+

Diamond Order Code: JUL12 0943

Goblins chew, goblins fight! Goblins cut, goblins bite!

The goblins of Varisia sing twisted songs as their blood boils with ferocious rage and mystic power. Valeros and his companions may discover the forces behind the goblin tribes’ newfound strength, but stopping it is another matter entirely.

Paizo’s incredible award-winning fantasy world, fiction line and tabletop RPG is now the ultimate fantasy comic from Dynamite Entertainment.

Includes over 5 pages of character profiles and Pathfinder RPG game statistics, plus a removable, playable tactical map and poster.

Pathfinder #1

Rating: Teen +
Covers: Lucio Parillo (25%), Matteo Scalera (25%), Dave Dorman (25%), Erik Jones (25%)
Writer: Jim Zub
Artist: Andrew Huerta
Colorist: Ross A. Campbell
Publication Date: Aug 2012

Page Count: 40 pages
Age range: 16+

Diamond Order Code: JUN12 1004

Paizo’s incredible award-winning, best-selling fantasy world, fiction line and tabletop RPG is now the ultimate fantasy comic from Dynamite Entertainment!

Valeros can rely on only his sword arm and his friends, the mysterious and beautiful sorcerer Seoni and silver tongued quick-witted elven rogue Merisiel, but nothing can prepare him for the dangers that lurk ahead. The scattered and chaotic goblin tribes of Varisia are changing, growing in power and unifying in ways no one has ever seen before. At the heart of this strange evolution is an ancient evil looking to establish itself anew.

The iconic heroes at the core of the Pathfinder’s world are brought to life for the first time in a brand new story full of charm and high adventure that will please fans and entertain new readers alike. Issue 1 clocks in at 40 pages (and remains $3.99) and includes over 10 pages of character profiles and Pathfinder RPG game statistics, plus an EXCLUSIVE removable, playable tactical map and poster.

There’s a brand new interview now up at Comic Book Resources all about my upcoming Pathfinder comic series arriving in August. It’s a good rundown of what the series is all about, who the characters are and how new readers will be able to jump on board without any prior knowledge of the game or fiction.

Give it a read!