{"title":"D'Orc","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eD'Orc\u003c\/b\u003e is a hit, satirical high-fantasy comic book series created, written, and illustrated by Brett Bean, launched by Image Comics in February 2026. The series is known for its blend of whimsical, over-the-top violence and dark comedy, drawing frequent comparisons to I Hate Fairyland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Plot and Protagonist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story follows D’Orc (pronounced \"Dork\"), a lonely, orphaned half-dwarf, half-orc who has spent 20 years hiding in a bloody, war-torn buffer zone known as \"The Scar\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Prophecy: Sunderaine is locked in a thousand-year war between the Light (elves, wizards, humans) and the Dark (orcs, goblins). A doomsday prophecy reveals that a creature born of the light but raised in the dark will end the world. Because D'Orc fits this description, both sides put aside their war just to try and kill him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Name: He accidentally gets his name after stopping a tavern brawl to defend a waiter, prompting both armies to look at him and scream \"Dork!\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Companions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDespite wanting a peaceful life and a simple need for friendship, D'Orc is flanked by a chaotic group:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Shield: His primary weapon is a sentient, wisecracking, and bloodthirsty magical shield. The shield constantly tries to convince the mild-mannered D'Orc to murder everyone in sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eChicken: A waiter who is killed early in the series and returns as a headless ghost companion. Much of the early plot involves D'Orc traveling to the Light side to find a \"bone witch\" who can resurrect Chicken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dorc-2-cover-c-invincible-variant-first-printing-2026-bn","title":"D'Orc # 2 Cover C Invincible Variant First Printing 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD'Orc #2\u003c\/strong\u003e, released on March 11, 2026, continues the \"hit\" high-fantasy comedy series from Image Comics. Written and illustrated by Brett Bean, the issue follows the half-dwarf, half-orc protagonist as he attempts to outrun a doomsday prophecy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot and Character Developments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story expands the world of Sunderaine with a mix of action, fantasy tropes, and modern humor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Quest: D'Orc continues to flee from wizards and warriors who believe he is fated to end the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNew Threats: The main challenge in this issue isn't a typical fantasy monster but a group of \"juvenile time thieves\" and a figure known as the Time Lord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCompanions: D'Orc is accompanied by his magic talking shield, which possesses an ambitious craving for violence, and a companion known as \"Ghost-chicken-with-its-head-cutoff\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team and Success\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreators: The series features the \"cartoony\" art style of Brett Bean (I Hate Fairyland), with colors by Jean-François Beaulieu and lettering by Nate Piekos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMarket Reception: Issue #2 surpassed 70,000 orders before its release, leading to an immediate sell-out at the distributor level and a rushed second printing scheduled for March 25, 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48040184250468,"sku":"BN16 23","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_22_19_28_08_609.jpg?v=1774228447"},{"product_id":"dorc-1-third-printing-2026-bn","title":"D'Orc # 1 Third Printing 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eD'Orc #1\u003c\/b\u003e is the debut issue of a hilarious high-fantasy comic series from Image Comics, released on February 4, 2026. Written and illustrated by Brett Bean (known for I Hate Fairyland), it subverts classic fantasy tropes with a \"both sides suck\" worldview. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story is set in the world of Sunderaine, which has been trapped in a thousand-year war between the forces of Light and Dark. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Hero: The protagonist is a lonely orphan who is half-dwarf and half-orc (hence the name D'orc or \"Dork\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Prophecy: D'orc is fated by an \"inconvenient doomsday prophecy\" to end the world, making him a target for every magical creature in the kingdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Companion: He is accompanied by an \"ambitiously violent\" magical talking shield that constantly encourages him to murder everything in sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Chaos: The world is filled with bizarre creatures like Snargletooths, Necroids, Trauma Llamas, and even a \"Ghost-chicken-with-its-head-cutoff\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter\/Artist: Brett Bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Jean-François Beaulieu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLetterer: Nate Piekos \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48079557951588,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_22_19_31_37_622.jpg?v=1774227378"},{"product_id":"dorc-2-cover-a-second-printing-2026-bn","title":"D'Orc # 2 Cover A Second Printing 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD'Orc #2\u003c\/strong\u003e, released on March 11, 2026, continues the \"hit\" high-fantasy comedy series from Image Comics. Written and illustrated by Brett Bean, the issue follows the half-dwarf, half-orc protagonist as he attempts to outrun a doomsday prophecy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot and Character Developments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story expands the world of Sunderaine with a mix of action, fantasy tropes, and modern humor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Quest: D'Orc continues to flee from wizards and warriors who believe he is fated to end the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNew Threats: The main challenge in this issue isn't a typical fantasy monster but a group of \"juvenile time thieves\" and a figure known as the Time Lord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCompanions: D'Orc is accompanied by his magic talking shield, which possesses an ambitious craving for violence, and a companion known as \"Ghost-chicken-with-its-head-cutoff\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team and Success\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreators: The series features the \"cartoony\" art style of Brett Bean (I Hate Fairyland), with colors by Jean-François Beaulieu and lettering by Nate Piekos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMarket Reception: Issue #2 surpassed 70,000 orders before its release, leading to an immediate sell-out at the distributor level and a rushed second printing scheduled for March 25, 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48125289758820,"sku":"BN22 2","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_26_18_35_18_972.jpg?v=1774568473"},{"product_id":"dorc-1-cover-a-fourth-printing-2026-bn","title":"D'Orc # 1 Cover A Fourth Printing 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eD'Orc #1\u003c\/b\u003e is the debut issue of a hilarious high-fantasy comic series from Image Comics, released on February 4, 2026. Written and illustrated by Brett Bean (known for I Hate Fairyland), it subverts classic fantasy tropes with a \"both sides suck\" worldview. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story is set in the world of Sunderaine, which has been trapped in a thousand-year war between the forces of Light and Dark. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Hero: The protagonist is a lonely orphan who is half-dwarf and half-orc (hence the name D'orc or \"Dork\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Prophecy: D'orc is fated by an \"inconvenient doomsday prophecy\" to end the world, making him a target for every magical creature in the kingdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Companion: He is accompanied by an \"ambitiously violent\" magical talking shield that constantly encourages him to murder everything in sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Chaos: The world is filled with bizarre creatures like Snargletooths, Necroids, Trauma Llamas, and even a \"Ghost-chicken-with-its-head-cutoff\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter\/Artist: Brett Bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Jean-François Beaulieu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLetterer: Nate Piekos \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48203800969316,"sku":"BN26 1","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/0226IM8071_c6189b4f-394e-46b8-b356-dff6f85d4f1c.jpg?v=1775240232"},{"product_id":"dorc-1-cover-b-blank-variant-fourth-printing-2026-bn","title":"D'Orc # 1 Cover B Blank Variant Fourth Printing 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eD'Orc #1\u003c\/b\u003e is the debut issue of a hilarious high-fantasy comic series from Image Comics, released on February 4, 2026. 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Written and illustrated by Brett Bean, this issue finds the titular half-dwarf, half-orc protagonist facing a dire existential threat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this third installment, D’orc is pursued by an ominous and persistent Dwarf determined to erase him from existence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Threat: The antagonist utilizes a magical potion sourced from the Silver Witch that carries the risk of permanent erasure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Confrontation: D’orc must stand his ground against a foe wielding a giant hammer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Stakes: The narrative teases a \"50\/50 chance\" of D’orc either changing his fate forever or being completely wiped from reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48203818270820,"sku":"BN26 1","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/0226IM0370.jpg?v=1775240442"},{"product_id":"d-orc-3-cover-b-andolfo-variant-first-printing-2026-bn-1","title":"D'Orc # 3 Cover B Andolfo Variant First Printing 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eD'Orc #3\u003c\/b\u003e, scheduled for release on April 8, 2026, continues the high-fantasy comedy series from Image Comics. 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Written and illustrated by Brett Bean, this issue finds the titular half-dwarf, half-orc protagonist facing a dire existential threat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this third installment, D’orc is pursued by an ominous and persistent Dwarf determined to erase him from existence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Threat: The antagonist utilizes a magical potion sourced from the Silver Witch that carries the risk of permanent erasure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Confrontation: D’orc must stand his ground against a foe wielding a giant hammer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Stakes: The narrative teases a \"50\/50 chance\" of D’orc either changing his fate forever or being completely wiped from reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48203837440100,"sku":"BN26 2","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/0226IM8017.jpg?v=1775241481"},{"product_id":"dorc-4-cover-a-first-printing-2026-bn","title":"D'Orc # 4 Cover A First Printing 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eD'Orc #4\u003c\/b\u003e is the fourth issue of the satirical high-fantasy breakout hit from Image Comics, written and illustrated by Brett Bean. It is scheduled for release on May 13, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIssue #4 Synopsis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this installment, the protagonist finds himself in a high-stakes, \"spears and teeth\" conflict:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: D'orc is caught between rival goblin gangs and the massive, three-headed Thrawg they are hunting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Struggle: The story focuses on D'orc's brutal education in a world where he is often treated as either a \"shish kebab or a chew toy\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCharacter Progress: Despite the constant peril and \"flammable drool,\" at least one part of D'orc manages to get closer to his ultimate destination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeries Overview: What is D'ORC?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe series follows D'orc, a lonely half-dwarf, half-orc orphan fated by an inconvenient prophecy to end the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSunderaine's War: He is stuck in the middle of a never-ending war between Light and Dark, which includes absurd battles like Wizards vs. Common Sense and Dragons vs. Literally Everyone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Shield: D'orc's primary companion is a magical, wisecracking, and ambitiously violent shield that yearns for bloodshed while protecting its naive owner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTone: Described as a mix of Bone, Monty Python, and Discworld, the series balances over-the-top gore with dark, deadpan humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48389889163364,"sku":"BN29 4","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_05_12_18_35_42_921.jpg?v=1778629058"},{"product_id":"dorc-4-cover-b-young-variant-first-printing-2026-bn","title":"D'Orc # 4 Cover B Young Variant First Printing 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eD'Orc #4\u003c\/b\u003e is the fourth issue of the satirical high-fantasy breakout hit from Image Comics, written and illustrated by Brett Bean. It is scheduled for release on May 13, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIssue #4 Synopsis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this installment, the protagonist finds himself in a high-stakes, \"spears and teeth\" conflict:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: D'orc is caught between rival goblin gangs and the massive, three-headed Thrawg they are hunting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Struggle: The story focuses on D'orc's brutal education in a world where he is often treated as either a \"shish kebab or a chew toy\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCharacter Progress: Despite the constant peril and \"flammable drool,\" at least one part of D'orc manages to get closer to his ultimate destination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeries Overview: What is D'ORC?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe series follows D'orc, a lonely half-dwarf, half-orc orphan fated by an inconvenient prophecy to end the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSunderaine's War: He is stuck in the middle of a never-ending war between Light and Dark, which includes absurd battles like Wizards vs. Common Sense and Dragons vs. Literally Everyone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Shield: D'orc's primary companion is a magical, wisecracking, and ambitiously violent shield that yearns for bloodshed while protecting its naive owner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTone: Described as a mix of Bone, Monty Python, and Discworld, the series balances over-the-top gore with dark, deadpan humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48389930713188,"sku":"BN29 5","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_05_12_18_39_11_748.jpg?v=1778629256"},{"product_id":"the-dorc-shelf-talker-2026","title":"The D'Orc Shelf Talker 2026 BN Folded","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe D'orc (or Dorc) shelf talker is a 2026 promotional retail item designed for comic book store shelves to highlight the indie comic series D'orc. These talkers draw attention to new releases, often featuring high-action art or promotional blurbs, helping customers find specific titles among crowded displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Type: Comic Book Shelf Talker \/ Promotional Card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContext: Used in comic book retail to promote the D'orc series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose: To boost visibility of new, independent, or \"hot\" comic titles (similar to those featured in, for instance, the \"Dragon Dozen\" list).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative Availability: Also listed as \"D'orc Comics Shelf Talker Image 2026\" on secondary marketplaces, such as eBay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescription: A card that slides into a shelf edge, highlighting the title and often featuring dramatic cover art to grab attention.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48392803975268,"sku":"BN26 1","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_4033_0d6818d8-60a0-49f3-8e91-d5d473561bd3.jpg?v=1778447326"},{"product_id":"dorc-1-cover-a-fifth-printing-2026-bn","title":"D'Orc # 1 Cover A Fifth Printing 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eD'Orc #1\u003c\/b\u003e is the debut issue of a hilarious high-fantasy comic series from Image Comics, released on February 4, 2026. Written and illustrated by Brett Bean (known for I Hate Fairyland), it subverts classic fantasy tropes with a \"both sides suck\" worldview. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story is set in the world of Sunderaine, which has been trapped in a thousand-year war between the forces of Light and Dark. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Hero: The protagonist is a lonely orphan who is half-dwarf and half-orc (hence the name D'orc or \"Dork\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Prophecy: D'orc is fated by an \"inconvenient doomsday prophecy\" to end the world, making him a target for every magical creature in the kingdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Companion: He is accompanied by an \"ambitiously violent\" magical talking shield that constantly encourages him to murder everything in sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Chaos: The world is filled with bizarre creatures like Snargletooths, Necroids, Trauma Llamas, and even a \"Ghost-chicken-with-its-head-cutoff\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter\/Artist: Brett Bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Jean-François Beaulieu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLetterer: Nate Piekos \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48484422352996,"sku":"BN35 3","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_05_30_21_03_20_568.jpg?v=1780193085"},{"product_id":"dorc-5-cover-a-first-printing-2026-nm","title":"D'Orc # 5 Cover A First Printing 2026 NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eD'Orc #5\u003c\/b\u003e is an upcoming issue of the runaway hit fantasy-comedy series published by Image Comics, scheduled for release on June 10, 2026. Created, written, and illustrated by Brett Bean (known for his work on I Hate Fairyland), the series has become an indie sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIssue Synopsis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Plot: The issue kicks off with a bizarre mystery: why is D’Orc wet and naked?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Chaos: As local town guards chase him down, questions arise about the whereabouts of the massive Lava Dragon that was previously chained beneath the mountain top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Solution: D’Orc corners a local fortune teller, forcing her to prove her skills by explaining how everything went wrong, inadvertently triggering a brand-new set of problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSeries Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe series follows a lonely, orphaned half-dwarf, half-orc named D'Orc. 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