Big news, mighty adventurers.
Epic Tavern’s official comic-book adaptation, Tales from the Fantastical Crimes Unit, just hit shelves world-wide courtesy of Scout Comics/Black Caravan!
Tales from the FCU features some of our favorite Epic Tavern heroes (Emilia Mortalis, Grusilla Marrowsucker, Victor Marshall, and Norman Henderson), villains (Alzabar Pandemonium, Braarg Faceripper, Zeddicus Gnash), and storylines (the Lost Menagerie and the Fantastical Crimes Unit) all mashed together to create an epic new comic adventure. Written by Epic Tavern's own Shawn French, with art by Steve Mardo and colors by Steve Lavigne from the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
As an added bonus for Epic Tavern players, we’ve created a puzzle which can only be solved by following a series of clues from the comic into the game and back. Clever adventurers who solve the puzzle will unlock a secret ending to the Flaming Gate storyline and the most powerful artifact in the game. You can find your first clue on the inside cover of Tales from the FCU #1.
Here’s a peek inside our first issue…
COVER OPTIONS
Episode 1 ("Angel is a Centaur Foal") launched with 10 different covers, each of which unlocks a special in-game reward. Your cover options, rewards, and order links...
Main Cover
Artist: Steve Mardo, colors by Rich Woodall
Unlocks: Oztrum’s Trueseeingmabob
Order link (physical): https://www.scoutcomics.com/collections/epic-tavern/products/epic-tavern-tales-from-fantastical-crimes-unit-1
Order link (digital): https://www.scoutcomics.com/collections/epic-tavern/products/epic-tavern-tales-from-fantastical-crimes-unit-1-digital-copy
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Grusilla Marrowsucker variant
Artist: Scott Koblish ("Deadpool"), colors by Simon Gough
Unlocks: Hammer of Koblish
Limited Run of 250 copies
Order link: https://www.wisdumbproductions.com/product/tales-from-the-fantastical-crimes-unit-1-grusilla-marrowsucker-variant
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Emilia Mortalis/Black Caravan variant
Unlocks: The Black Ledger
Artist: Richard Pace
Limited Run of 300 copies
Order link: https://elreycomics.com/collections/we-don-t-kill-spiders-schmalktoberfest/products/epic-tavern-tales-from-the-fantastical-crimes-unit
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Jetpack Comics Variant
Artist: Rich Woodall
Unlocks: Rusty Jetpack
Limited Run
Order link: https://jetpackcomics.com/product/epic-tavern-tales-from-fantastical-crimes-unit-1-jetpack-comics-rich-woodall-exclusive
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Victor Marshall /Coast City Comics variant
Artist: Steve Lavigne (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Unlocks: Snowboard of the Rad Wraith
Limited Run of 250 copies
Order link: https://coastcitycomics.com/products/epic-tavern-tales-from-the-fantastical-crimes-unit-coast-city-exclusive-steve-lavigne-cover
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Galahad Comics /Izzy’s Comics variant
Artist: Clint Kisor
Unlocks: Helm of Galahad & Sir Izzy’s Longsword
Limited Run of 250 copies
Order link: https://izzyscomics.com/products/epic-tavern-tales-from-fantastical-crimes-unit-1-izzys-comics-galahads-comics-shared-exclusive-cover-by-clint-kisor
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Comic Book Shopping Network variant
Artist: Steve Mardo, w/ colors by Steve Lavigne
Unlocks: Fantasy Adventure Comic Book
Limited Run
Order Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/409470939573503
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Uncanny/Big Pete’s variant
Artist: John Gallagher
Unlocks: Big Pete’s Book of Uncanny Magic
Limited Run of 350 copies
Order link: https://uncannyknackcomics.com/products/epic-tavern-tales-from-fantastical-crimes-unit-uncannyknack-virgin-variant-1
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ECGCE Wraparound Cover
Artist: Enzo Garza
Unlocks: Heaume of Partay
Limited Run of 250 copies
Order link: https://www.ecgce.com/collections/active-exclusives/products/epic-tavern-tales-from-the-fantastical-crime-unit-garza-x-ecgce
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Secret Atari variant
Artist: Steve Mardo, colors by Rich Woodall, design by Joe Schmalke
Unlocks: Cartridge of Adventure
Limited Run
Order link: https://www.scoutcomics.com/collections/epic-tavern/products/epic-tavern-tales-from-fantastical-crimes-unit-1-secret-atari-homage-cover
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We're also currently putting the finishing touches on a Fantastical Crimes Unit-themed content patch for Epic Tavern. Existing FCU stories have been revamped, a new quest chain has been added, and up to four of your heroes can be deputized as FCU agents, which will make many encounters play out differently if one of those heroes is in the party. Lots of fun stuff in the works. Stay tuned!