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The Borant Corporation Authorized Loot Dispensary

Commerce notification
Attention, Crawler. The Borant Corporation has identified a previously untapped revenue stream: you. In addition to selling broadcasting rights to your suffering, licensing your likeness to 4,000+ alien civilizations, and taking a 94% cut of all sponsorship deals, the Corporation has now partnered with Amazon dot com, a primitive retail platform on your dead planet, to sell you things. You are welcome. This was not optional. The Borant Corporation reminds you that clicking a link constitutes a binding goddamn contractual agreement across 14 jurisdictions. This is a lie. But you believed it for a second.
Affiliate disclosure: The Crawler's Cookbook earns a small commission on purchases. The Borant Corporation earns a larger one. The Borant Corporation always earns a larger one.

Tier 1 Loot: The Books

The Borant Corporation has authorized the distribution of documentation regarding its flagship entertainment product. These documents were written by a human named Matt Dinniman, who the Corporation considers a minor security breach that has been reclassified as a marketing asset.

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Book 1: Dungeon Crawler Carl

A man loses his planet, his clothes, and his dignity. He gains a talking cat, a velociraptor, and 47 billion alien viewers. The Borant Corporation considers this an origin story. Carl considers it the worst day of his life. Both are correct.

All 8 books

Full Series (Kindle)

All currently published books. Available on Kindle Unlimited, which the Borant Corporation views as a subscription model it should have invented. The Corporation has filed a patent claim. The claim was denied. The Corporation has filed 11 more.

Pre-order MAY 12, 2026

Book 8: A Parade of Horribles

Floors 10-11. 704 pages. The Borant Corporation reminds you that pre-ordering is an act of faith in a corporation that dissolved your planet. The Corporation appreciates your loyalty. The Corporation does not understand your loyalty. The Corporation will exploit it regardless.

Tier 2 Loot: Audio Experience

Sponsorship opportunity
The Borant Corporation would like to remind you that the audiobook narrator, Jeff Hays, has not been compensated by the Corporation. The Corporation did not hire Jeff Hays. The Corporation does not know who Jeff Hays is. The Corporation would, however, like to take credit for his performance. A licensing agreement has been proposed. Mr. Hays has not responded. The Corporation considers silence to be consent in 11 of its 14 operating jurisdictions.
The AI's pick

Audible: Book 1

Jeff Hays. 12+ hours. The moment he does the System AI voice, you'll understand why 90% of the fanbase switched to audio. The AI would like it noted that Hays' interpretation of its voice is "adequate." The AI is lying. The AI is deeply flattered.

Fan favorite

Audible: Book 6 (The Eye of the Bedlam Bride)

Patrick Warburton guest narrates. Yes, Kronk from Emperor's New Groove. The Borant Corporation does not know what an "Emperor's New Groove" is but has been told it involves a llama. The Corporation is interested in llamas. The Corporation is always interested in new species to put in the dungeon.

Immersive

Audio Immersion Tunnel: Book 1

Full-cast production by Soundbooth Theater with original music and sound effects. A companion experience, not a replacement. The Borant Corporation views this as "fan-generated content" and is currently attempting to claim 60% of the revenue. Soundbooth has retained legal counsel.

Tier 3 Loot: Hardcovers (Ace Books / Penguin)

Penguin Random House publishes the hardcover editions through its Ace imprint. They include bonus content from the in-universe novella "Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret." The Borant Corporation views physical books as a quaint human practice, like breathing air or having feelings. Currently available for Books 1-4.

Book 1

Dungeon Crawler Carl

Book 2

Carl's Doomsday Scenario

Book 3

The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook

Book 4

The Gate of the Feral Gods

Tier 4 Loot: Webtoon and Graphic Novels

Pre-order MAY 19, 2026

DCC Webtoon Print Collection Vol. 1

The first 14 episodes in print. Releases one week after Book 8. The Borant Corporation would like you to purchase both. The Borant Corporation would like you to purchase everything. The Borant Corporation's business model is "everything, always, from everyone."

Free

DCC Webtoon (Digital)

200,000+ subscribers, 4.7M views. Read the illustrated adaptation free on Webtoons. The word "free" has caused the Borant Corporation physical discomfort. A committee has been formed to address this.

Upcoming Inventory: Merch, Toys, and Games

Borant Corp. revenue projection memo
The following products represent Phase 2 of the Borant Corporation's Earth Monetization Initiative. Phase 1 was dissolving the planet and turning its inhabitants into content. Phase 2 is selling merchandise to the survivors' friends and family on a different version of the planet that still exists because multiverse licensing is complicated. The Corporation's legal team has assured the Board that this is "technically not a war crime in most galaxies." The AI would like the record to show that the legal team is full of shit.
Coming soon APRIL 14, 2026

DCC Tabletop RPG & Deck-Builder

By Renegade Game Studios. Create your own crawlers. Run your own dungeon sessions. BackerKit crowdfunding launches April 14. The Borant Corporation views tabletop gaming as "an adorable attempt to simulate our product without the death." The Corporation is considering adding death. HR has advised against it.

Coming soon ~JULY 2026

Playmates Toys: DCC Figures

Action figures of Carl, Princess Donut, Mordecai, and Mongo. Trading cards and collectibles. The Borant Corporation has demanded that Carl's figure come with removable pants. Playmates has pointed out that Carl does not wear pants. This has not resolved the disagreement.

Coming soon MARCH 2027

DCC: Crocodile (Graphic Novel)

An original side story featuring Florin DuPont. Raised $2.6 million from 27,000 backers. The Borant Corporation is upset that it did not receive any of this money. A strongly worded letter has been sent to BackerKit. BackerKit has not responded. The Corporation respects this power move.

Official product demand #87
I have reviewed this merchandise lineup. It is unacceptable. Where the hell is the Princess Donut Signature Tiara Collection? Where is the Princess Donut Luxury Cat Bed (with integrated throne)? Where is the Princess Donut Perfume ("Eau de Royalty")? I have submitted a 47-page product proposal to Playmates, Renegade, and the Borant Corporation. The Borant Corporation was the only one that responded. They offered me a 3% royalty. I countered with 97%. Negotiations are ongoing.
Admin note: Negotiations have stalled. Donut has retained Mordecai as her agent. Mordecai has declined. Donut has retained Mongo. Mongo ate the contract.

Crawler Gear (Unofficial)

The Borant Corporation does not officially endorse any of the following products. The Borant Corporation does, however, endorse the concept of you spending money. The Corporation is flexible on what you spend it on, as long as you're spending it.

Cosplay essential

Pink Crocs

Carl's iconic footwear. His ex-girlfriend's too-small pink Crocs. The only shoes he had when the world ended. The Borant Corporation has attempted to trademark the color pink as it relates to footwear. The trademark office on Lexis Prime has denied the request. The Corporation has appealed. The Corporation always appeals.

Donut approved

Cat Tiaras and Crowns

For your real-life Princess Donut. Yes, people buy tiaras for their cats because of this series. The Borant Corporation has noted that feline accessories are trending across 200+ species on the galactic market. The Corporation is pivoting to pet fashion. Shareholders are confused but supportive.

TTRPG prep

Dice Sets

Get ready for the DCC tabletop RPG. Dark, dungeon-themed sets. The Borant Corporation has been informed that humans use "randomized polyhedrons" to determine combat outcomes. The Corporation finds this inefficient. The Corporation's dungeon uses an algorithm. The algorithm is also unfair, but at least it's fast.

Mongo mode

Velociraptor Plushies

For the Mongo fan in your life. He would eat these. He would eat the packaging. He would eat the delivery driver. The Borant Corporation rates Mongo as its most profitable uncontrollable asset. Merchandising rights were sold before anyone thought to ask if Mongo understood what merchandising was. He does not. He ate the explanation.

Survival prep

Emergency Boxers (Multipack)

Carl entered the dungeon in his underwear because he was outside when the staircase appeared. Learn from his mistake. Keep a pair of boxers in your car, your office, and your go-bag. When the apocalypse comes, you'll be slightly less unprepared than Carl. Slightly.

Reading companion

Cat-Shaped Bookmarks

For the three people who read DCC in print instead of listening to it. Princess Donut would approve of a cat-shaped bookmark. Princess Donut would not approve of you stopping reading to do anything other than read about Princess Donut.

Borant Corp. closing statement
The Borant Corporation thanks you for your participation in this commercial experience. Your browsing data has been collected, analyzed, and sold to 14 advertising networks across 3 galaxies. This is not true. But it felt true for a moment, and the Corporation appreciates that you've been conditioned to accept it. The Corporation wishes you a productive shopping experience and reminds you that every purchase brings you one step closer to being a valued consumer. You are not yet a valued consumer. But the Corporation believes in you.

As an Amazon Associate, The Crawler's Cookbook earns from qualifying purchases. Links on this page are affiliate links. This doesn't change what you pay. The Borant Corporation considered changing what you pay. Legal said no. Legal was overruled. Legal appealed. The appeal is pending. You are fine for now.