Vault and IDW to adapt popular web serials into comic books

Comic book publishers Vault Comics and IDW are turning two online serialized stories into comic book series, Publishers Weekly reported. Vault Comics will publish a comic book adaptation of the webtoon based on Matt Dinniman's LitRPG series Dungeon Crawler Carl. IDW will publish a comic book adaptation of John McCrae's web serial Worm. [1]

The Dungeon Crawler Carl comic series will begin publication in January 2027, according to an announcement from Vault Comics reported by Publishers Weekly. The original webtoon was written by Matt Dinniman and Tevagah, featuring artwork by Laurel Pursuit Studios and Kuzomari. [1]

Publishers Weekly reported that the upcoming print comic book adaptation will feature additional artwork by Kuzomari. The publisher stated that this extra art will provide scaled-up visuals designed to fit the traditional comic book page format. [1]

The prose narrative follows the main character after he is transported into an alien dungeon following an apocalyptic event, where he must overcome various obstacles, Publishers Weekly reported. [1]