ET's comic-book, Tales from the Fantastical Crimes Unit, is on sale now!

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 ---

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 ---

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 ---

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 ---

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 ---

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 ---

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 ---

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 ---

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 ---

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 ---

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!