Trollords

In the late 1980s, Tru Studios unleashed Trollords, a 15-issue fantasy series that brought a gritty, sword-and-sorcery sensibility to the world of trolls. Written and drawn primarily by Brian Augustyn, Paul Fricke, and Scott Beaderstadt, the book stood out for its detailed, moody artwork and its focus on trolls as complex, warring factions rather than simple monsters. A cult favorite from the independent comics boom, Trollords matters as a distinctive, creator-driven take on dark fantasy that helped define Tru Studios' offbeat, creator-owned lineup.