DNDOGGOS

A team of dynamic dogs embark on a quest requiring wit, creativity, and bravery.

Readers are invited to follow the DnDoggos, a group of canine friends, as they learn an exciting role-playing game together. Magnus, the Game Master, coaches Tonka, Pickles, and Zoey as they learn the rules. When local pup Squish goes missing from the in-game village of Tail’s Bend, the DnDoggos set out to find the mischievous non-player character. Twists and turns in the in-game campaign will intrigue readers just as Tonka, Pickles, and Zoey are carried along on the adventure. Underhill’s debut makes a seamless transition from webcomic to traditional graphic novel. The vibrant, full-page illustrations combined with thoughtfully placed panels allow for clear sequencing throughout. Readers are able to easily differentiate between the dogs as players versus their game characters thanks to clever distinctions in how their facial features are illustrated (these differences are also shown side by side in an introductory guide to the cast). When compared to the simpler lines and color palette of the game players’ table scenes, the detailed, vividly colored scenes portraying the in-game adventure draw readers into the campaign in the same way human players use their imaginations to immerse themselves in RPGs. The irresistibly charming dogs guide young readers through the rules of tabletop RPGs while seamlessly demonstrating meaningful lessons about teamwork.

A smart, endearing tale packed with adorable dogs and useful tips for role-playing game newcomers.