The Dungeon Crawler Carl Universe is expanding!
Direct from creator Matt Dinniman, writer Michael Moreci, artist Brett Bean, and Vault Comics comes an explosive, brand-new, and 100% canon graphic novel expansion to the DCC universe! Featuring a fistful of beloved characters (and some new friends, enemies, and exceptionally concerning weapons), fans will see the opening of the World Dungeon like never before--from a new fan-favorite character's perspective.
The identity of this character will remain a secret until a very special announcement on September 15th. But starting now, fans can sign up on the Backerkit campaign’s landing page now to access hints about the new storyline, enjoy sneak-previews of concept art from the series, secure their invite to a special online launch party, and be the first to hear about our upcoming campaign rewards, fan box voting, and extremely special “NEW ACHIEVEMENT!” stretch goals. The full campaign will launch on Backerkit on October 1st, 2025.
This fast-paced graphic novel will follow a yet-unannounced fan-favorite character from the main series who struggles with their humanity as they compete on the alien game show Dungeon Crawler World. We'll see the remaining survivors of the global apocalypse--familiar faces as well as some brand new ones--fight bizarre monsters and face ridiculous, deadly challenges for the entertainment of an interstellar audience.
Perfect for both die-hard fans of the smash-hit series AND newbie readers ready to take the plunge... It's the First Floor like you've never seen it before, and it's coming to you in kickass graphic novel format.
“I'm super excited to work with Moreci and Bean and Vault and everyone else to launch such a unique project out into the wild,” said Dinniman. “This is already shaping up to be an amazing, over-the-top story, and I can't wait for y'all to get your hands and eyes on it.”
"I have been waiting to talk about the world of Dungeon Crawler Carl for a long time, added Bean. “And now to be a part of this universe and help bring a new exciting storyline into the mix, is a dream come true. The folks at Vault, Micheal Moreci, Matt Dinniman, and I are making something special and I get to draw all the mayhem, blood, and laughs along the way. Goddamn it Donut, I can’t wait to show you what the other crawlers have been up to!”
"Big action, big ideas, wall-to-dungeon-wall insanity--I was a big fan of Dungeon Crawler Carl and the universe Matt's created long before I was asked to contribute to it,” said Moreci. “What Brett, Matt, and the entire team have in store is going to be something the DCC loyal are going to love. It's everything you'd want from this world. Being a fan myself, I'd be first in line to get my hands on this."
Dungeon Crawler Carl is the New York Times-bestselling and #1 Audible LitRPG novel series by Matt Dinniman. With over 1 million copies sold, Dungeon Crawler Carl follows Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, as they try to survive the end of the world—or just get to the next level—in a video game–like, trap-filled fantasy dungeon. A dungeon that’s actually the set of a reality television show with countless viewers across the galaxy. In 2025 it was announced that Universal International Studios and Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy door are developing Dungeon Crawler Carl as a TV series adapted by Chris Yost (Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok, and Disney+’s The Mandalorian).
Matt Dinniman is a writer, artist, and musician (well, he’s a bass player) from Gig Harbor, Washington. He is the author of several books, including the best-selling Dungeon Crawler Carl series.
Mike Moreci is a screenwriter and bestselling comics author. His award-winning debut feature film, Revealer, premiered on Shudder in the summer of 2022, and he recently completed directing his first feature film from a screenplay he co-wrote. In the comics space, Michael is the creator of the acclaimed gothic horror series The Plot, the werewolf drama Curse, and the hit sword-and-sorcery series Barbaric. He’s also written for numerous legendary characters and properties, including Star Wars, Batman, and Stranger Things.
Brett Bean is the artist on the I HATE FAIRYLAND comic series with Skottie Young. He is also working on his new book series Muk and Honey and a how to draw book. He is the author-illustrator of the graphic-novel series Zoo Patrol Squad, and the illustrator of the Battle Bugs and Beasts of Olympus series.Brett also works in comics, film, TV, video games, and board games. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Julie and their rambunctious children.