Published Oct 2, 2026, 7:36 PM EDT
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is returning to comics, giving fans another official way to spend time with some of the Forgotten Realms’ most recognizable characters. Dark Horse Comics has confirmed an upcoming collaboration with Wizards of the Coast for a new Baldur’s Gate 3 comic series, with promotional artwork already revealing Astarion and Karlach as central figures in the project.
The upcoming project arrives as Baldur’s Gate 3 continues expanding beyond the game itself. The announcement via Nerdist follows news surrounding a potential Baldur’s Gate television adaptation and Astarion’s recently announced backstory novel by T. Kingfisher, showing how Larian Studios’ role-playing game is continuing to inspire stories across different formats. More details about the comics are expected very soon, making October an important month for fans.
Dark Horse Comics has teased the project as a “beautifully bloody new comic series,” although the publisher has deliberately kept the story details under wraps for now. What is confirmed is the partnership itself: Dark Horse is working with Wizards of the Coast on officially licensed Baldur’s Gate 3 comics, bringing the game’s characters into another established fantasy storytelling format.
Astarion is already confirmed to appear, while the promotional material strongly indicates that Karlach will be part of the series as well. Their inclusion gives the comics an immediate connection to two of the game’s most recognizable companions, though it remains unclear whether they will share the same storyline or appear in separate adventures. That mystery leaves plenty of room for speculation.
For now, fans do not know when the series takes place, whether it follows events from the game, or whether other Baldur’s Gate 3 companions such as Halsin and Minthara will appear. Dark Horse has scheduled the full announcement for October 9 at New York Comic Con, meaning the publisher should reveal the creative team, storyline, release information, and additional characters then. The announcement could clarify how closely the comics connect to the game’s ending.
Although the plot remains secret, the first artwork offers a clear indication of the visual direction. Astarion appears in a stunning blood-soaked image that captures his vampiric personality, while Karlach receives equally dramatic treatment. The illustrations provide an early look at how the game’s recognizable character designs are being translated into comic-book form, without losing the fantasy atmosphere that made them memorable.
Astarion’s preview is especially notable because of how closely the artwork looks like his appearance in Baldur’s Gate 3. His expressive features and polished character design retain the distinctive look players know from the game, while the heightened comic style makes him feel perfectly suited for a bloody fantasy adventure outside the interactive format. The image also emphasizes the darker side of his vampire storyline.
Karlach’s artwork is just as attention-grabbing, particularly her bright, glowing eyes and imposing presence. With the official announcement arriving October 9 at NYCC, fans will not have to wait long to learn whether these two companions are heading into the same adventure. Whatever the answer, the new series marks another major expansion of Baldur’s Gate 3 beyond its original game and gives its characters another official story to inhabit.
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