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Rat Queens is a fantasy comic book series created by writer Kurtis J. Wiebe and artist Roc Upchurch, launched by Image Comics in 2013. The series follows a party of female adventurers—a human mage named Hannah, an elven cleric named Dee, a dwarven fighter named Violet, and a smidgen thief named Betty—as they complete quests in a medieval fantasy setting loosely modeled on Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. The comic is distinguished by its irreverent humor, explicit content, and ensemble of diverse female protagonists.
Wiebe has served as the series' ongoing writer across multiple volumes.
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Who created Rat Queens, and when did Image Comics launch it?
Rat Queens was created by writer Kurtis J. Wiebe and artist Roc Upchurch. Image Comics launched the series in 2013.
Who are the four original Rat Queens characters?
The core party consists of Hannah, an elven mage; Dee, a human cleric; Violet, a dwarven fighter; and Betty, a halfling thief. Their contrasting personalities are as important to the series as their combat roles.
What happens in the opening Rat Queens story, Sass & Sorcery?
The opening arc sends the party from the city of Palisade on a goblin-clearing mission. The job becomes more serious when the adventuring parties of Palisade are targeted by a hidden attacker.
Is Rat Queens mainly a traditional fantasy adventure comic?
It uses familiar fantasy elements such as magic, guild jobs, monsters, and adventuring parties, but the cast is built around four women with distinct identities and conflicts. Image Comics described Hannah, Dee, Violet, and Betty as a deliberately unconventional high-fantasy party.
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