Ordained # 3 Cover B Charlie Adlard Variant 2026 BN

Ordained #3 (2026) is a comic book from publisher Bad Idea Comics that serves as the oversized, 48-page explosive finale to the action-packed miniseries. Written by Robert Venditti with interior art by Trevor Hairsine and colors by Dave Stewart, the issue landed in comic book shops throughout June 2026.

Story Synopsis & Plot

According to official publisher details on platforms like League of Comic Geeks and independent retailers:

• The Premise: The series follows Father Roy, a former Navy SEAL who became a Catholic priest later in life. After giving last rites to local Irish mafia boss Cormac Byrne, the gangster makes a miraculous recovery. To protect his dark secrets, Byrne immediately orders a hit on the priest.
• The Climax: In issue #3, Father Roy is left bloodied and grieving innocents caught in the crossfire of the failed hit. He goes on the hunt to stop the bloodshed and save Byrne’s soul.
• The Machine Unleashed: Byrne refuses to stand down and deploys his most lethal asset: The Machine, a ruthless, hulking blue-collar butcher. Cornered by this ultimate threat, Father Roy must decide how far he will go to save a man who wants him dead without breaking his sacred vows.

Production & Format

• Expanded Finale: Bad Idea originally formatted the book for 32 pages but expanded it to a massive 48-page count to fully capture the story's intense action sequences without rushing the ending.
• Variant Covers: Highly collectible covers for this issue include artwork by industry stars such as Cover A by Jorge Fornés, Cover C by Alex Maleev, and a rare 1:50 incentive variant by Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic.
• Hollywood Adaptation: The series has already gained significant traction outside of comic shops, with a live-action feature film adaptation in development by John Wick