D’orc #2: Image Comics Breakout Hit Blows Past 70K Orders
D’orc #2 is officially steamrolling through the industry, with Image Comics announcing that the second issue has exceeded a massive 70,000 orders. This vibrant success has triggered an immediate ripple effect across the marketplace, leading to an emergency third printing of the debut issue. Fervor for Brett Bean’s breakout series has reached a fever pitch, with sell-outs occurring at the distributor level weeks ahead of the new chapter’s release.
The creative engine behind this spectacular success is:
- Writer & Artist: Brett Bean
- Publisher: Image Comics
- Guest Endorsements: Robert Kirkman, Matt Dinniman
The industry reception has been nothing short of electric. Matt Dinniman, the creator of Dungeon Crawler Carl, described the series as “hilarious, vivid, endlessly clever, and filled with heart.” Meanwhile, Invincible and The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman urged fans to pick up the book, stating, “Brett Bean creates a fantasy world like no other! Don’t be a dork, buy D’orc!” This level of endorsement highlights the series’ authority as a must-read new comics hit.
The Prophecy and Chaos of D’orc #2
What readers should prepare for in D’orc #2 is a narrative that continues to subvert the tropes of epic fantasy with a healthy dose of deadpan humor. Our protagonist is a lonely orphan who happens to be half dwarf and half orc—a biological combination that makes him “wholly inconvenient” to a world-ending doomsday prophecy. Fated to destroy everything, D’orc is currently busy trying to avoid every wizard and warrior convinced that killing him is a moral necessity.
In this upcoming installment, D’orc, his wisecracking magic eyeball shield, and the Headless Ghost-chicken-with-its-head-cutoff face their biggest challenge yet: kids. Described as “time thieves,” these children lead the trio into a confrontation with a Time Lord who, according to D’orc, “absolutely sucks.” Transitioning from the high-stakes threat of a doomsday destiny to the erratic chaos of children allows Brett Bean to showcase the range of humor and heart that has made the series a breakout favorite.
The War for Sunderaine
The world-building in D’orc #2 continues to explore the never-ending war of Sunderaine. This is a realm where “Light vs. Dark” and “Elves vs. Orcs” are standard, but “Wizards vs. Common Sense” is the real battleground. As D’orc stumbles headfirst into this conflict, he encounters a bizarre roster of unpronounceable creatures, from Snargletooths and Necroids to the dreaded Trauma Llamas. Every human, goblin, and dwarf in the land is starting to know his name, though usually for the wrong reasons.
Visually, Brett Bean delivers a masterclass in stylized fantasy art. His ability to render expressive, monstrous characters without losing the “heart” of the story is why the book has drawn comparisons to I Hate Fairyland. For fans who track comic book covers, the variety of options for issue #2 is staggering. In addition to Bean’s Cover A, readers can find a variant by Riley Rossmo and a special Invincible team-up cover that honors the Image Comics legacy.
The rapid reorder activity piling up against the series suggests that D’orc #2 is more than just a flash in the pan. Brett Bean noted that while the character was always important to him, seeing D’orc mean something to the fans has been amazing. “There are many D’orc days ahead now because of you!” he stated, acknowledging the community’s role in this emergency third printing for issue #1. It is a mathematical certainty that this series is on a trajectory to become one of the most successful creator-owned launches of the decade.
In conclusion, D’orc #2 is the must-buy pick of the season for any fan of Conan the Barbarian or The Lord of the Rings who isn’t afraid to laugh. By pairing high-stakes fantasy with a crippling need for friendship, Brett Bean has created an artifact that is both a celebration and a parody of the genre. Don’t miss this portal into Sunderaine when it hits shops this March!
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