Dungeon Crawler Carl Vol. 1 Graphic Novel – Matt Dinniman & Laurel Pursuit

Dungeon Crawler Carl Vol. 1 is the first graphic novel adaptation of Matt Dinniman's LitRPG series, collecting WEBTOON episodes 1–13 with art by Laurel Pursuit. Published May 19, 2026, it has been the #1 graphic novel in comic shops and on the Circana Author chart for most of the summer.

Quick Facts

• Writer: Matt Dinniman
• Artist: Laurel Pursuit
• Collects: WEBTOON episodes 1–13
• Format: Paperback, 320 pages, full color
• Publisher: Vault Comics / Aethon
• Published: May 19, 2026

The Story

Earth is demolished overnight. The survivors are the ones who were outside, which is how Carl ends up in a subterranean dungeon in his boxers, carrying his ex-girlfriend's cat. The dungeon is a galactic reality show; the cat, Princess Donut, becomes sentient on floor one and is immediately the better strategist. Survival is optional. Entertaining the viewers is not.

Why Read It

The novels are a New York Times bestseller and an Amazon TV series is in development; this is the first time the story has been drawn, with Dinniman consulting on every design. The art is bright and clean, which makes the gore funnier.

Do I need to have read the novels?

No. It adapts Book 1 from the start.

Age rating?

Mature. Language, violence.