D'Orc # 2 Cover A First Printing 2026 BN

D'Orc #2, 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. 

Plot and Character Developments

The story expands the world of Sunderaine with a mix of action, fantasy tropes, and modern humor. 

• The Quest: D'Orc continues to flee from wizards and warriors who believe he is fated to end the world.
• New 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.
• Companions: 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". 

Creative Team and Success

• Creators: The series features the "cartoony" art style of Brett Bean (I Hate Fairyland), with colors by Jean-François Beaulieu and lettering by Nate Piekos.
• Market 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.