Dungeon Crawler Carl Drops Official New Epilogue, Here’s Where To Read It

Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl is perhaps the most prolific literary series of the last decade, with 8 books released in just 6 years and two more on the way, giving fans plenty to look forward to. But, although there’s still some time before the release of Dungeon Crawler Carl‘s Book 9, this isn’t the only new content the franchise is putting out.

The beauty of a transmedia franchise lies in how different adaptations can reveal new perspectives on the story and facets of the characters, even transforming the way audiences perceive the original books. With this in mind, Matt Dinniman has unveiled a surprise, exclusive release: a special new chapter that serves as a visual epilogue to the first book in the series.

Dungeon Crawler Carl‘s webcomic adaptation debuted on the WEBTOON platform on July 17, 2025. Published by Aethon Webcomics, adapted by Tevagah, and illustrated by Laurel Pursuit, the project does an excellent job of translating Matt Dinniman’s story into a full-color, vertical-scroll format, with the author’s direct supervision being a major highlight that has allowed for subtle nods to characters and events occurring later in the novels. With the end of its second season, Dungeon Crawler Carl‘s webtoon gifted fans an epilogue centered on Zev, one of the recurring characters in the franchise.

Dungeon Crawler Carl Is Expanding Its Story With a Webtoon-Exclusive Epilogue

Chapter #61 of Dungeon Crawler Carl was published on November 6, 2026, on WEBTOON. It serves as an exclusive epilogue, approved by Matt Dinniman, marking the conclusion of the webtoon’s adaptation of the first book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. While Chapter #60 concludes at the same point as the first book, with Carl, Princess Donut, and Mongo preparing to enter the third floor, this special chapter provides a behind-the-scenes look with original scenes involving Zev, a low-ranking dungeon administrator for the Borant Corporation, and Lexis, Odette’s assistant.

The chapter sheds light on Lexis’ nature, helping to build her character for future appearances in the story. It also provides additional context about Zev, revealing details of her family life by showing her on a video call with her mother and aunts, who express concern that she’s overloaded with work. During Zev’s debut in Chapter #40, she made clear that if she were to say or do the wrong thing, her entire family could be wiped out, a point underscored by how a single warning to Carl and Princess Donut put her in a “time-out.”

The epilogue explores Zev’s anxiety as she works hard at the production headquarters, driven by a desire to ensure her family’s well-being. Fans are also treated to a look at Zev’s personal space, which features several posters parodying popular TV shows such as Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls, and others. Thus, those familiar with Zev’s subsequent development in the novels gain a deeper understanding of her character, and, at the same time, it makes it easier for those who only follow the webtoon to empathize with her.

Dungeon Crawler Carl’s Webtoon Is Returning to Adapt the Next Book

Although Dungeon Crawler Carl‘s new epilogue is currently only available via early access using WEBTOON’s coin system, it will be free to read in just one month. That’s because a new chapter is unlocked every Thursday. With 56 of the 61 chapters of the webtoon already available, fans wishing to binge-read the full season won’t have to wait much. The conclusion of Dungeon Crawler Carl‘s second season included an afterword from Matt Dinniman, who praised the webtoon team and thanked the readers for their support, along with a message from Tevahga, the person responsible for adapting the story into this format.

According to Tevahga, the team will take a two-week break before beginning pre-production for the next season, which is set to cover the second book and Carl and Princess Donut’s progression through the third floor. Brief hiatuses between seasons are common, but the Dungeon Crawler Carl webtoon adaptation has proven so far to be an excellent way for fans to visualize the scenarios and beloved characters from the book series. Furthermore, its epilogue shows that the work can incorporate additional content, making it ideal for fans to enjoy while they wait for the next entries in the franchise.

The webtoon managed to adapt one book from the series in about a year, suggesting that the entire saga could potentially be covered without a long, drawn-out wait. While the webtoon has also been released into a printed graphic novel format, now that Dungeon Crawler Carl is gearing up for the launch of its third season, with a plot that promises to intensify even further as Carl, Princess Donut, and Mongo continue to face the dungeon, it’s the perfect time for readers to dive into the adaptation and experience Matt Dinniman’s story in a unique way.

Publisher(s)

Penguin Random House

Publication Date

September 21, 2020

Number of Pages

444

ISBN#

979-8688591507

Author(s)

Matt Dinniman