⚔️🌑 R.A. Salvatore’s Homeland #1 — The First Appearance of Drizzt Do’Urden

 The Birth of the Most Famous Dark Elf in Fantasy Literature

Some characters don’t just join a universe — they change it.
Drizzt Do’Urden is one of the most enduring icons in fantasy, right beside Aragorn, Geralt, and Elric.
And it all begins here, in Homeland #1, the comic adaptation of R.A. Salvatore’s legendary novel and the first comic book appearance of Drizzt.

This issue, published by Devil’s Due Publishing, is now a must-own cornerstone for Forgotten Realms, Dungeons & Dragons, and fantasy collectors.

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📰 Publication Details

• Title: R.A. Salvatore’s Homeland #1

• Publisher: Devil’s Due Publishing (DDP)

• Release Year: 2005

• Adapted From: The Dark Elf Trilogy: Homeland (1988 novel)

• Writer: Andrew Dabb

• Artist: Tim Seeley

• Cover Artist: Tyler Walpole (painted variant pictured)

• Key Issue: First appearance of Drizzt Do’Urden in comics

• Format: Part 1 of the official comic adaptation of the Dark Elf Trilogy

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🔑 Key Significance

This issue is a major modern fantasy key, valued not just for its rarity — but for its cultural importance:

✔ 1. First Comic Appearance of Drizzt Do’Urden

Drizzt has appeared in:

• over 30+ novels,

• multiple D&D rulebooks,

• video games,

• miniatures,

• and even the Baldur’s Gate series.

But this is where his comic book career begins.

✔ 2. Adaptation of One of the Most Important Forgotten Realms Novels

Homeland is the origin of:

• House Do’Urden

• Menzoberranzan

• Zaknafein

• Matron Malice

• Drow political treachery

• Drizzt’s exile and path to becoming the ranger we know

This single issue is the spark that ignited a publishing legacy.

✔ 3. Collector Demand Has Steadily Increased

As D&D surges in popularity — and with Drizzt always rumored for live-action adaptation — early Drizzt appearances are becoming increasingly sought after.

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🎨 Cover & Art

Your copy features the Tyler Walpole painted cover, widely regarded as the most striking version:

• Drizzt’s lavender eyes glow with intensity

• His dual scimitars (Icingdeath & Twinkle) crossed in front

• His hood shadowed in runic detail

• Moody, atmospheric colors true to the Underdark

It’s an iconic rendering of the drow ranger — equal parts fierce and tragic.

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🗂️ Collector’s Index

Category	Details
Title	Homeland #1
Publisher	Devil’s Due Publishing
Year	2005
Key Status	Major Key
Key Significance	First comic appearance of Drizzt Do’Urden
Cover Artist	Tyler Walpole
Rarity Tier	🟠 Moderate (DDP print runs were relatively small)
Market Range (Raw/NM)	~$20–$40
High Grade/Slabbed	~$90–$150 in 9.6–9.8
Collector Appeal	Essential for Drizzt, Forgotten Realms, D&D, and fantasy collections

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💬 Final Thoughts

Drizzt Do’Urden changed the landscape of fantasy storytelling — a heroic drow who defied the darkness of his birthright and became a legend.

This issue captures the beginning of that journey.
It is not just a collectible — it’s a piece of Forgotten Realms history.

A must-have for any fan of:

• Dungeons & Dragons

• The Forgotten Realms

• R.A. Salvatore

• Drow culture and lore

• Or heroic fantasy in general

Stay nerdy,
Randell