Ordained # 1 Fifth Printing 2026 BN

Ordained #1 is the debut issue of a gritty action-crime series from Bad Idea Comics, published in late 2025. The story is written by New York Times best-selling author Robert Venditti, with interior art by Trevor Hairsine, colors by Dave Stewart, and lettering by D.C. Hopkins.

Core Premise

The series follows Father Royston Craig, a Catholic priest in St. Louis who was a Navy SEAL before finding his faith.

• The Confession: Father Roy hears the deathbed confession of Cormac Byrne, the head of the Irish mafia, who admits to a lifetime of violent crimes.
• The Recovery: After being absolved, Byrne makes a "miraculous" recovery and decides to kill the only person who knows his darkest secrets—the priest.
• The Conflict: Father Roy must survive a hit from the mafia while struggling with his own violent past, all while vowing not to kill.
• A film adaptation is currently in development with Derek Kolstad (creator of John Wick) attached to the project.