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I'm eagerly looking forward to this compilation as I've had a fractured picture of the story since I jumped into the middle of it with Dungeon #118. Downer's art is great and added a huge amount of character and charm to Dungeon over the years. Kyle has brought the Underdark to life in a much more interesting and convincing way than any 5 dry supplements from WotC. Three cheers for Downer!
Aaaah. Just read through my copy, and even though I have all the original issues of Dungeon, it's much better for me to have them compiled like this. I've already pre-ordered Vol. 2, which I sincerely hope doesn't get delayed like the 1st volume :(
Any chance the fans can clamor for Kyle to continue the adventures of Downer? Maybe do a web comic, and then collect a bunch of the new storyline panels into a Vol. X, like w/ the Goblins or OOTS stuff? All published by Paizo Comics of course :)
I sincerely hope Mr. Hunter can be persuaded to continue Downer's adventures in some form, because... no more Downer? No! I especially would like to see prequels.
I know Mr. Hunter is concerned about Wizards of the Coast copyright on various D&D races and Planescape cosmology. But there is such a rich background story hinted at, it would be a shame to waste it, and it would give readers a chance to see more interaction between Downer and his evil younger brother, because their bickering in the first Volume is absolutely hilarious.
I'm w/ you, brother, I wants me more Downer! A prequel would be fantastic. You shook me awake w/ your note about the copyright issue, though. Is that what's preventing something like this? I have no idea if Kyle is interested in doing more Downer, but if I found out he was...and was being blocked by WOTC...I.would.be.very.angry.at.them.
Wizards has been very cool about letting us publish Downer despite its deep ties to the history and IP of D&D. If you look on the credits page, we directly acknowledge their approval and support.
So, thanks WotC!
Kyle owns Downer himself, and can do with it what he pleases. In order to continue the story in exactly the same way he'd need to get WotC's permission, but it wouldn't be too difficult to tell a bunch of earthbound stories that don't tie into things like Sigil without risking Imperial Entanglements.
--Erik
Wizards has been very cool about letting us publish Downer despite its deep ties to the history and IP of D&D. If you look on the credits page, we directly acknowledge their approval and support.
So, thanks WotC!
Kyle owns Downer himself, and can do with it what he pleases. In order to continue the story in exactly the same way he'd need to get WotC's permission, but it wouldn't be too difficult to tell a bunch of earthbound stories that don't tie into things like Sigil without risking Imperial Entanglements.
--Erik
Thanks for that, Erik. I mentioned a prequel since that'd be less likely to have to deal w/ Sigil, and as we know, the story did start in medias res. There were teasers of things that happened before that I'd love to see done up in a regular story.