Though gamers will naturally recognize certain characters, so that is a plus. Many of the characters, their history, and their motivations might not make as much sense without that context. Written by Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, Dark Fortress #1 wastes no time, throwing readers right into the thick of things.įor that reason, I feel like readers would do better having read some of the previous series beforehand. But probably not a plot we’ll grow tired of anytime soon. It’s a plot that Dragon Age fans are familiar with. The Writingĭragon Age: Dark Fortress #1 is the start of yet another venture to save Thedas. That would be nightmare-inducing – literally. There won’t be a lot of time for hand-holding, but there will be plenty of action – we can safely assume that much based on the previous series. This is the first issue in a three-part miniseries, so buckle up and get ready for a whirlwind adventure. Fans could pick up the story here, but the story will make more sense if they have read Dragon Age: Blue Wraith at the very least. It’s not even the first one including the same characters. The games introduced characters like Blue Wraith into the mix, while the comics carried their stories onward.ĭark Fortress may be the most recent Dragon Age comic series – but it is not the first. While Dragon Age: Dark Fortress #1 is the start of a new series, it does bring back many familiar faces. A flashback to set the scene, and start the series off right. Written by Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, with artwork by Fernando Heinz Furukawa, Sebastian Heinz, and Michael Atiyeh, this series is ideal for fans of the BioWare game. Dark Horse’s DRAGON AGE: DARK FORTRESS #1, available Wednesday, March 31, is the start of a new Dragon Age adventure.

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