D’orc #5 Sells Out as Image Comics Rushes Story Arc Finale Back to Print
D’orc is ending its first story arc with fire, chaos, and a full sellout.
Image Comics has announced that D’orc #5, the story arc finale from creator Brett Bean, has sold out completely at the distributor level. To keep up with rising reorder activity, the issue is being rushed back to print, with D’orc #5 Second Printing arriving at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
That is a strong finish for the first arc of one of Image Comics’ funniest and most energetic new fantasy books. D’orc has built momentum by mixing big fantasy adventure, ridiculous comedy, monster mayhem, and one very unlucky hero who may be destined to end the world.
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D’orc #5 Ends the First Story Arc With a Sellout
The sellout of D’orc #5 shows that readers are catching on to the series at exactly the right time.
This issue closes the opening story arc while setting the stage for the next chapter of D’orc’s disastrous journey. The first arc has introduced readers to a fantasy world full of war, prophecy, magic, monsters, and characters who often seem one bad decision away from total destruction.
At the center of it all is D’orc, a lonely orphan who is half dwarf, half orc, and completely inconvenient to everyone around him.
He is not the polished chosen one.
He is not the confident warrior king.
He is a walking fantasy disaster with a wisecracking enchanted shield, a desperate need for friendship, and a destiny that may involve ending the world.
That is exactly why the book works.
Brett Bean’s Fantasy Comedy Finds Its Audience
Creator Brett Bean has built D’orc around a simple but effective combination: fantasy adventure with a ridiculous sense of humor.
The world of Sunderaine is locked in a never-ending war. Light fights Dark. Elves fight Orcs. Wizards fight common sense. Dragons seem ready to fight literally everyone.
Then D’orc stumbles into the middle of it.
According to Image Comics, every human, elf, goblin, dwarf, Snargletooth, Necroid, Ice Giant, Trauma Llama, and several other unpronounceable magical creatures will eventually know D’orc’s name. Unfortunately for him, so will his enemies.
That gives the series the feel of a classic fantasy quest turned upside down. It has the adventure scale of The Lord of the Rings, the monster danger of old-school sword-and-sorcery, and the chaotic humor of a campaign where the party keeps failing forward.
For fans who want fantasy comics that are fast, funny, weird, and visually loud, D’orc is becoming one to watch.
Why D’orc #5 Matters
D’orc #5 matters because it closes the first major chapter of the series.
Story arc finales are important for new books. They show whether the setup can pay off, whether readers care about the characters, and whether the series has enough momentum to push into a second arc.
The sellout suggests D’orc has done exactly that.
This issue brings the opening arc to a fiery conclusion while building excitement for D’orc #6, which launches the second story arc on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
That makes this a great moment for new readers to catch up.
Image Comics is also making earlier issues available again, which gives readers a clear path into the series before the next arc begins.
A Strong Jump-On Point for New Readers
New readers should pay attention to D’orc because it is easy to understand and hard not to enjoy.
The premise is immediately fun: a half dwarf, half orc outcast with an enchanted shield gets pulled into a fantasy war and a doomsday prophecy he is absolutely not prepared for.
That setup gives the series room for sword fights, monsters, magic, jokes, chaos, big emotions, and world-building without feeling too heavy.
You do not need a giant lore map to understand the appeal.
D’orc wants friends.
The world wants answers.
The prophecy wants trouble.
And almost everyone else wants to survive whatever he accidentally causes next.
Fans of Conan the Barbarian, The Lord of the Rings, I Hate Fairyland, fantasy role-playing games, animated adventure, and chaotic quest stories should give this series a look.
The Second Printing Cover Brings the Heat
The D’orc #5 Second Printing cover keeps the issue’s chaotic fantasy energy front and center.
The new cover features a massive fiery dragon-like creature looming over a tiny D’orc, with molten orange and red tones making the image feel dangerous, dramatic, and funny all at once. It captures the exact tone of the series: huge fantasy stakes viewed through the eyes of a hero who looks wildly outmatched.
That is part of the collector appeal here.
Second printings can become standout pickups when a series is gaining momentum, especially when the cover art feels distinct from the first printing. This one has strong shelf presence and makes the issue feel like a key turning point for the book.
Catch Up on D’orc Before the Next Arc
Image Comics has several D’orc reprints arriving on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, giving readers another chance to catch up.
D’orc #1 Sixth Printing
Lunar Code: 0426IM8400
D’orc #2 Fourth Printing
Lunar Code: 0426IM8401
D’orc #3 Third Printing
Lunar Code: 0426IM8402
D’orc #4 is available now at comic book shops.
D’orc #4 Cover A by Brett Bean
Lunar Code: 0326IM0298
D’orc #4 Cover B by Skottie Young
Lunar Code: 0326IM0299
D’orc #5 Second Printing arrives on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
D’orc #5 Second Printing
Lunar Code: 0526IM8428
That gives readers a clean runway into the next story arc.
D’orc #6 Launches the Next Story Arc
The next chapter begins with D’orc #6, arriving at local comic shops on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
D’orc #6 Cover A by Brett Bean
Lunar Code: 0526IM0331
D’orc #6 Cover B by Matteo Scalera
Lunar Code: 0526IM0332
D’orc #6 Cover C 1:25 Copy Incentive by Brett Bean B&W
Lunar Code: 0526IM0333
D’orc #6 Cover D 1:50 Copy Incentive by Matteo Scalera B&W
Lunar Code: 0526IM0334
With the first arc selling out and the next arc arriving quickly, this is the right time for readers to get D’orc on their pull list.
Comic Book Details
Title: D’orc #5 Second Printing
Publisher: Image Comics
Creator: Brett Bean
Colorist: Jean-François Beaulieu
Lettering, Logo, and Design: Nate Piekos
Original Issue: D’orc #5
Second Printing Release Date: July 8, 2026
Lunar Code: 0526IM8428
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure, Action
Recommended For Fans Of: Conan the Barbarian, The Lord of the Rings, I Hate Fairyland, fantasy comedy, Dungeons & Dragons-style adventure, monster comics, chaotic quest stories
Final Thoughts: D’orc Is Becoming a Fantasy Comic to Watch
D’orc #5 selling out is a great sign for the future of the series.
Brett Bean has created a fantasy comic that feels big, funny, strange, and full of energy. The series has enough monsters, magic, and prophecy to satisfy fantasy readers, but its real strength is D’orc himself.
He is awkward.
He is lonely.
He is dangerous in ways he does not fully understand.
And he may be the worst possible person to place at the center of a doomsday prophecy.
That is what makes the book fun.
With the first story arc finale heading back to print and D’orc #6 launching the next arc in July, now is the perfect time for new readers to jump in.
Pick up D’orc #5 Second Printing from Image Comics when it arrives in comic book shops on July 8, 2026.
Join the Conversation
Are you picking up D’orc #5 Second Printing from Image Comics?
Are you reading the series for the fantasy adventure, the ridiculous comedy, the enchanted shield, or the possibility of a Trauma Llama showing up?
Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know if D’orc is one of your favorite new fantasy comics of 2026.
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