Comic
Following from the adaption of Dark Elf Trilogy, the comic adaptation for Dragonlance - Chronicles was announced beginning with Dragons of Autumn Twilight in August 2005. NY Times best seller author Margaret Weis stated "We've all been waiting for this! I'm really impressed with Devil's Due and the quality of their artwork and storytelling. This is going to be a great project. I am so excited!" The first issue of last book of the trilogy Dragons of Spring Dawning was a moderate success ranking 187 in the top 300 comics for the March 2007 period. The latest issue #8 was ranked 206 in the top 300 comics for the February 2008 period.
Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman along with Andrew Dabb adapted Dragons of Spring Dawning to a comic format, with Julius Gope as the artist. It has been slated for 12 issues by Devil's Due Publishing. Reviewer Ron Miller from indycomicreview.com reviewed the first issue awarded the comic 3 stars noting however as the last book of trilogy it is a difficult starting point for new readers.
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