Advanced Dungeons &amp; Dragons (comics)Advanced Dungeons &amp; Dragons (comics) Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (comics) Advanced Dungeons & Dragons was a comic book produced by DC Comics under license from TSR. Publication history. From 1988 to 1991, DC Comics published several licensed "D&D" comics, including "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons", "Dragonlance", "Forgotten Realms", and "Spelljammer". "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons" debuted in October 1988, after the "Dragonlance" series. Dan Mishkin was the primary author during the title's three year run. Creator Jeff Grubb also wrote four fill-in issues. Michael Fleisher also wrote for the series. Jan Duursema was the primary artist for the comic book series for three years. Duursema drew issues #1-22 , 24-30, 33-36, and Annual #1 (1988–91), while Ron Randall also provided artwork for issue #8, and Tom Mandrake illustrated issues ##23, 31-32, and Annual #1 (1990-1991). Elliot S. Maggin served as an editor for DC from 1989 to 1991 and oversaw the licensed TSR titles, including "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons". In October 1991, the TSR license expired, with "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons" ending at issue 36. Plot. The series follows the exploits of a group of adventurers in the Forgotten Realms city of Mystara. The main arc is broken into shorter stories 2-4 issues long. Advanced Dungeons