Rat Queens is published by Image Comics. Current price per issue is $3.99.
Publication Dates
Last Issue
- Rat Queens #12: 24 Oct 2018
Current Issue
- Rat Queens #13: 19 Dec 2018
Next Issue
- Rat Queens #14: 30 Jan 2019
Status
Irregular series.
Characters
Main Characters
- Hannah Vizari - Rockabilly Elven Mage
- Violet Blackforge - Hipster Dwarven Fighter
- Dee - Atheist Human Cleric
- Betty - Hippy Smidgen Thief
Allies
- Sawyer Silver- Guard Captain, reformed assassin
- Lola - City Guard Sergeant
- Braga - Peaceful Orc Barbarian
- Tizzie - Prim & Proper Wizard, leader of the Peaches
- Orc Dave - Quiet Orc Druid, part of Four Daves
- Dave - Gnome Illusionist
- Dave - Desert Ranger
- Dave - Dwarven Fighter
Enemies
- Old Lady Bernadette - shopkeeper
- Gerrig Lake- leader of the Merchant's Guild
Minor Characters
- Faeyri - Betty's romantic interest, who doesn't want all that adventuring drama
- Barrie Blackforge - Violet's brother
Other Characters/Places/Things
- Palisade
- Abandoned Wizard's Tower
Recent Storylines
Rat Queens #13
This is the current issue, and therefore no story information will be posted about this issue. Please check your local comic shop for copies of this issue.
Rat Queens #12
Rat Queens #11
Rat Queens Special: Neon Static
Rat Queens #10
Rat Queens #9
Rat Queens #8
Rat Queens #7
Rat Queens #6
Rat Queens Special: Orc Dave #1
Rat Queens #5
Collections
Trade Paperbacks
- Rat Queens, vol. 1: Sass and Sorcery - Collects vol. 1 #1-5. "Who are the Rat Queens? A pack of booze-guzzling, death-dealing battle maidens-for-hire, and they’re in the business of killing all god’s creatures for profit. It’s also a darkly comedic sass-and-sorcery series starring Hannah the Rockabilly Elven Mage, Violet the Hipster Dwarven Fighter, Dee the Atheist Human Cleric and Betty the Hippy Smidgen Thief." - WorldCat - ISBN 1607069458 - Kindle
- Rat Queens, vol. 2: The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'rygoth - Collects vol. 1 #6-10. "While Dee may have run from her past, the bloated, blood-feasting sky god N'rygoth never really lets his children stray too far." - WorldCat - ISBN 9781632150400 - Kindle
- Rat Queens, vol. 3: Demons - Collects vol. 1 #11-15. "Having survived the end of the world, the Queens follow Hannah back to where it all began: Mage University. A long perilous journey awaits the Rat Queens as they attempt to find out what happened to Hannah's father while battling their own demons." - WorldCat - ISBN 9781632157355 - Kindle
- Rat Queens, vol. 4: High Fantasies - Collects vol. 2 #1-5. "Palisade is still a rat-infested hell hole, and Violet, Hannah, Dee, Betty, and the brand-new Queen, Braga are the only hope of saving it! It’s been a long time since they’ve done a good slaughter, so join them as they get back to the basics of killing monsters and drinking away the profits!" - WorldCat - ISBN 9781632158994 - Kindle
- Rat Queens, vol. 5: The Colossal Magic Nothing - Collects vol. 2 #6-10 & Orc Dave Special. "Palisade has a new resident: a strange wizard who wants to end the suffering of others. As the Queens disappear one by one, Betty uncovers a terrifying truth that finally reveals the events following Hannah’s imprisonment in a magical void." - MAY180229 - WorldCat - ISBN 9781534306776 - Kindle
- Rat Queens, vol. 6: The Infernal Path - Collects vol. 2 #11-15 & Neon Static Special. - MAY188823 - WorldCat - ISBN 9781534310698 - (forthcoming, May 2019)
Hardcovers
- Rat Queens Deluxe Edition, vol. 1 - Collects vol. 1 #1-10 & Braga #1. - WorldCat - ISBN 9781632154927
- Rat Queens Deluxe Edition, vol. 2 - Collects vol. 2 #1-10 & Orc Dave Special #1. - SEP180107 - WorldCat - ISBN 9781534310254
History
Leftover Useful Information
Creative Team
Writer/Creator: Kurtis J. Wiebe.
Volume 1
Artist/Covers: Roc Upchurch.
Volume 2
Artist/Covers: Owen Gieni
Publishing History
- Volume 1: #1-16, 2013-2016
- Volume 2: #1- , 2017-present
Future Publication Dates
Dates subject to change at the whims of the publisher or distributor. Please see the Diamond Shipping Lists for current information.
- Rat Queens #14: 30 Jan 2019
- Rat Queens, vol. 6: The Infernal Path TP: 08 May 2019
News & Features
- 21 Nov 2014 - Roc Upchurch Off Rat Queens Following Domestic Abuse Arrest
- 07 May 2014 - Kurtis J. Wiebe Holds Court with Rat Queens
- 14 Jan 2014 - Wiebe's Rat Queens Are Armed & Ready for Their Next Arc
Links
- Image Comics - Publisher's Website