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Dirk the Daring
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Creation & Design

Dirk the Daring was created as the protagonist of the animated video game 'Dragon's Lair' in 1983, designed to be a heroic knight on a quest to rescue Princess Daphne from the evil dragon Singe.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the arcade game, Dirk quickly became a beloved character, leading to his appearances in various adaptations, including comic books and animated series.

Character Development

Over the years, Dirk has evolved from a simple knight into a symbol of bravery and heroism, inspiring countless stories and adaptations in various media.

Cultural Reception

Dirk the Daring has been well-received as an iconic character in video game history, known for his charm and bravery.

Character Details

Real Name:
Dirk
First Appearance:
Dragon's Lair #1
Aliases:
The Daring Knight
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Princess Daphne, The Knights of the Round Table
Abilities:
Swordsmanship, Bravery, Agility
Equipment:
Sword, Shield, Armor
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
blonde

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Dragon's Lair #1
CrossGen Comics ⋅ 2003
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Dragon's Lair #1
 
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Premiere issue of a limited series based on the 1980s arcade game

[March 2020 - Ryan Reynolds in talks to star in a movie adaptation on Netflix]

Copies ordered by retailers: 9,971

Dragon's Lair #1
Variant ⋅ CrossGen Comics ⋅ 2003
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Dragon's Lair #1
 
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Variant cover art by Fabio Laguna, limited to 1,000 copies

Dragon's Lair #2
CrossGen Comics ⋅ 2003
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Dragon's Lair #2
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 8,117

Dragon's Lair #3
CrossGen Comics ⋅ 2003
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Dragon's Lair #3
 
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$7

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Copies ordered by retailers: 7,352

Dragon's Lair #1
Arcana Studio ⋅ 2006
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Dragon's Lair #1
 
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$80

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Premiere issue of the second Dragon's Lair comic book series

Cover art by Don Bluth

Copies ordered by retailers: 2,548

Dragon's Lair #2
Arcana Studio ⋅ 2007
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Dragon's Lair #2
 
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Cover art by Fabio Laguna

Copies ordered by retailers, less than 2,500

Dragon's Lair #3
Arcana Studio ⋅ 2007
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Dragon's Lair #3
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 1,980

Dragon's Lair #4
Arcana Studio ⋅ 2007
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Dragon's Lair #4
 
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Final issue

Copies ordered by retailers: 1,849

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