What is Monstrous Compendium?
Monstrous Compendium is a series of accessories for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game released from 1989 to 1998, later revived as a series of 5th Edition supplements on D&D Beyond starting in 2022.
Questions about Monstrous Compendium
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was the first Monstrous Compendium volume published?
MC1, Monstrous Compendium Volume One, was published by TSR in 1989, credited to the TSR staff with a cover by Jeff Easley and interior illustrations by Jim Holloway.
What format did the original Monstrous Compendium volumes use?
The original volumes were published as loose-leaf pages with color cardstock dividers, packaged in three-ring binders, with individual volumes ranging from 64 to 144 pages.
When did Wizards of the Coast revive Monstrous Compendium for 5th Edition?
Wizards of the Coast announced a new Monstrous Compendium series in 2022, releasing 5th Edition supplements exclusively through the online platform D&D Beyond, with some available free to registered users.
What settings and franchises appeared in the 5th Edition Monstrous Compendium volumes?
The 5th Edition volumes covered the Spelljammer and Dragonlance settings, the Minecraft video game, and the Magic: The Gathering plane of Eldraine.
Which magazines reviewed the Monstrous Compendium series?
White Wolf, Dragon magazine, and Arcane magazine all published reviews of Monstrous Compendium volumes, with critics including Stephan Wieck, Berin Kinsman, Rick Swan, Trenton Webb, and David Comford.