Step back to the very beginning of Dungeons & Dragons publishing with Dragon Magazine – Issue #1, the debut issue that laid the foundation for decades of game expansion, creativity, and world-building. Released by TSR, this first issue marked the moment D&D evolved beyond the core rulebooks into a living, ever-growing system.
Inside, you’ll find early articles exploring new rules, character ideas, monsters, and optional mechanics—alongside commentary and insights that shaped how the game was played and understood. At a time when official content was limited, Dragon Magazine became the go-to source for players and Dungeon Masters looking to push their campaigns further.
This issue captures the raw, experimental era of D&D, where new ideas were constantly being tested and the boundaries of the game were still being defined.
A cornerstone piece for collectors, players, and RPG historians, Issue #1 stands as the starting point of one of the most influential tabletop magazines ever published.
