Vault Comics publishing partner Aethon Books will be adapting the best-selling litRPG series, He Who Fights With Monsters, to a webcomic. Created by Travis Deverell, also known by the pen name Shirtaloon, the Kindle and Audible bestselling series has sold many millions of units across ebooks and audiobooks, making it one of the bestselling fantasy series of all time.
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The Isekai LitRPG series tells the story of Jason Asano, a laid-back Australian who finds himself suddenly transported into a mysterious world characterized by magic, monsters, dangerous garden moles, bloodthirsty familiars, annoying gods, and a disappointing lack of sandwiches. Beloved by fans for its humor, action, and cast of characters, He Who Fights With Monsters helped create the massive LitRPG market.
“We have been the eBook and print publisher for He Who Fights With Monsters since it launched and have had a relationship with Travis for many years,” said Aethon CEO, Rhett Bruno. “We look forward to bringing this incredible story to one of the fastest growing entertainment formats.”
“I’m so excited to be working with Aethon to bring He Who Fights With Monsters to life in fresh new visual medium,” said Deverell.
He Who Fights with Monsters is set to join Aethon’s growing list of action fantasy comics such as Return of the Runebound Professor, My Best Friend is an Eldritch Horror, and The Laws of Cultivation.
The release is planned for mid-to-late 2026, with a print publication to follow.
From Amazon’s series description:
Jason wakes up in a mysterious world of magic and monsters.
It’s not easy making the career jump from office-supplies-store middle manager to heroic interdimensional adventurer. At least, Jason tries to be heroic, but it’s hard to be good when all your powers are evil.
He’ll face off against cannibals, cultists, wizards, monsters…and that’s just on the first day. He’s going to need courage, he’s going to need wit, and he’s going to need some magic powers of his own. But first, he’s going to need pants.
After cementing itself as one of the best-rated serial novels on Royal Road with an astonishing 13 million views, He Who Fights with Monsters is now available on Kindle.
About the series: Experience an isekai culture clash as a laid-back Australian finds himself in a very serious world. See him gain suspiciously evil powers through a unique progression system combining cultivation and traditional LitRPG elements. Enjoy a weak-to-strong story with a main character who earns his power without overshadowing everyone around him, with plenty of loot, adventurers, gods and magic. Rich characters and world-building offer humor, political intrigue and slice-of-life elements alongside lots of monster fighting and adventure.
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