Eddie Munson was such a breakout hit in Stranger Things that Netflix and Dark Horse Comics have teamed for Stranger Things and Dungeons and Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire, a prequel comic series leading up to Season 4 of the show.
Stranger Things and Dungeons and Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire is a four-issue mini-series written by Jody Houser and Eric Campbell with art by Diego Galindo.
“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 Senior Editor Spencer Cushing in a press release. “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.”
Here is the description of the mini-series from the publisher:
Spell slinging, sword swinging, and the luck of the dice shaped the lives of the Stranger Things boys well before they had real-life monsters to face. This crossover comic features Eddie Munson’s rise to de facto leader of the Hellfire Club, 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.
Stranger Things and Dungeons and Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire #1 is scheduled to arrive on February 19, 2025, with a cover price of $3.99.
