PLEASE NOTE THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS
Written by: Jim Zub
Art by: Max Dunbar
Publisher: IDW
Baldur’s Gate is under attack several generations after the original heroes successfully save the city and the realms. Who will save it this time around? The first issue of Dungeon’s and Dragon’s: The Legend of Baldur’s Gate reveals their new heroes with a limited plot.
The story begins with Delina, a clumsy wild mage with an attitude who is trying to find her brother whom she thinks is in trouble in Baldur’s Gate. While trying to get away from her attackers, she meets Minsc, a simple minded warrior whom travels with his tiny hamster named ‘Boo’.
Although this is the start of Delina and Minsc’s journey, hopefully it’ll begin to pick up by the next issue. It’s not a bad story, but the introductory issue seems to have a little too much dialogue and not enough plot. I was left wondering what Delina’s purpose was and why she was running away from trouble so much. It wasn’t revealed until the very end of the issue, before getting caught up in some more trouble which will more than likely begin the second issue. Max Dunbar’s art adds to the fantasy of being in the middle of a role playing game, but it doesn’t quite add to the storytelling.
On the other hand, I like the characters personalities. Delina having a bit of a snarky attitude (aside from being clumsy) and Minsc’s is slightly reminiscent of Lenny from the book ‘Of Mice and Men’. This makes the characters a lot easier to relate to as well as easier to follow their own individual journey or story.
I’m excited to read another one of Jim Zub’s works. I’m a fan of Pathfinder, one of the earlier comics he’s written which was published by Dynamite Entertainment. Both comics seemed to have a very similar storyline (other than they both being RPG’s), but I’m hoping more plot will come in Baldur’s Gate’s next issue.
