AD&D 1e modules existed in three different forms. Starting in 1978, they were published with monochrome covers. Then in 1980, TSR’s fortunes were rising, and the covers became full cover. Both of these versions included the diagonal AD&D branding at top left. In 1983, the AD&D 1e branding was then updated with an orange level bar at the top (and much bolder branding). Adventure covers from all three eras have been homaged, but as with other homages, it’s the earliest era (approximately 19...| Designers & Dragons
The Basic D&D line, with its rulebooks by Holmes (1977), Moldvay (1981), and Mentzer (1983), was many players’ entry to the game, particularly in the early ’80s when D&D was growing exponentially thanks to the James Dallas Egbert III affair. Unsurprisingly, several of those adventures have covers that have been homaged.| Designers & Dragons
I’ve lately been immersed in covers, as I prepare the graphical resources for Designers & Dragons Origins, my four-book series of product histories for OD&D, BD&D, and AD&D 1e. Many of those covers are classics that have been homaged and parodied many times. Following is a look at the homages to the three core AD&D […]| Designers & Dragons