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Preview: American Caper #4

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American Caper #4

Writer: Dan Houser · Lazlow
Artist: David Lapham
Colorist: Lee Loughridge
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Tyler Boss

Once upon a time William and Marnie were happy, healthy, progressive newlyweds in Chicago. Now they’re angry parents in Wyoming. She’s DM flirting with the Order of 1780 Militia while she and gambling addict William load up on junk food. Meanwhile, Orson’s boss lays out plans for dealing with the FBI, as Freddie Abel, recently escaped from prison, pays a surprise visit to an old friend, whose betrayal put him away in the first place. Join us for cocktails, lines of chang, and treachery as brunch gets bloody.

American Caper #4

D’Orc #1 is the start to a really fun, off-the-rails, fantasy adventure

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Armed with nothing but a magical yet ambitiously violent shield, a lonely orphan stumbles headfirst into Sunderaine’s never-ending war between the Light and Dark. Elves vs. Orcs. Wizards vs. Common Sense. Dragons vs. Literally Everyone. And caught dead-center? D’Orc.

With a wholly inconvenient doomsday prophecy, the half dwarf, half orc—all D’Orc—is fated to end the world. Soon, every human, elf, goblin, dwarf, Snargletooth, Necroid, Ice Giant, Trauma Llama, and at least three other unpronounceable magical creatures, will know his name and want him dead. There will also be a chicken.

Story: Brett Bean
Art: Brett Bean
Color: Jean-Francois Beaulieu
Letterer: Nate Piekos

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Half-Dwarf, Half-Orc, All Sold-Out. D’Orc #1 gets a second printing!

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Fan-favorite artist Brett Bean, colorist Jean-François Beaulieu, and letterer Nate Piekos have hit big with the launch of their rip-roaring new fantasy series D’orc. The debut issue of the series has sold out instantly at the distributor level and is being rushed back to print in order to keep up with customer demand.

Fans are advised to hit their local comic shop posthaste to grab their first printing copy before they’re gone from shelves. 

Armed with nothing but a wisecracking enchanted shield and a crippling need for friendship, a lonely orphan stumbles headfirst into Sunderaine’s never-ending war. Light vs. Dark. Elves vs. Orcs. Wizards vs. Common Sense. Dragons vs. Literally Everyone. And caught dead-center? D’orc.

Half dwarf, half orc, and wholly inconvenient to a doomsday prophecy, D’orc’s fated to end the world. Soon, every human, elf, goblin, dwarf, Snargletooth, Necroid, Ice Giant, Trauma Llama, and at least three other unpronounceable magical creatures will know his name. Unfortunately, so will his enemies.

Perfect for fans of Conan the Barbarian, The Lord of the Rings, and, of course, I Hate Fairyland’s deadpan humor, D’orc is an adventure readers won’t want to miss.

D’orc #1, second printing (Lunar Code 1225IM8232) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 4.

D’orc #1, second printing

D’Orc #1 delivers a fun start to an off the rails fantasy adventure

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D'Orc #1

Armed with nothing but a magical yet ambitiously violent shield, a lonely orphan stumbles headfirst into Sunderaine’s never-ending war between the Light and Dark. Elves vs. Orcs. Wizards vs. Common Sense. Dragons vs. Literally Everyone. And caught dead-center? D’Orc.

With a wholly inconvenient doomsday prophecy, the half dwarf, half orc—all D’Orc—is fated to end the world. Soon, every human, elf, goblin, dwarf, Snargletooth, Necroid, Ice Giant, Trauma Llama, and at least three other unpronounceable magical creatures, will know his name and want him dead. There will also be a chicken.

Written by Brett Bean, D’Orc #1 is a new fantasy adventure that has more in common with Skullkickers and Barbaric than it does Conan. D’Orc just wants to do his thing but the world is divided and at war between the light and the dark. D’Orc doesn’t want to choose sides, let alone get involved, but his talking shield with an appetite for killing has other plans.

It’s hard to not read D’Orc #1 and immediately think of Barbaric, with its talking axe with a bloodlust. Both feature off the rails fantasy and some biting humor, but it’s the art and the world where things differ. D’Orc features Bean’s style with a cartoonish look that delivers cuteness along with lots of ultra violence. With color by Jean-Francois Beaulieu and lettering by Nate Piekos, the comic looks great where the art and style match the humorous tone it’s going for.

D’Orc #1 is interesting to read with its “both sides suck” view of the world, echoing so many in our real world, but it thankfully has a bit more going for it than an apathetic character who oozes Gen X neutrality. The debut teases a story about how when even staying neutral you can be negatively caught up in the actions of others. That neutrality doesn’t work and action needs to be taken to right things or at least counter the negativity that abounds. Take those lessons and mix them with a cute facade and an increasing body count and you have a series we’re excited for.

Story: Brett Bean Art: Brett Bean
Color: Jean-Francois Beaulieu Letterer: Nate Piekos
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Preview: American Caper #3

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American Caper #3

Writer: Dan Houser · Lazlow
Artist: David Lapham
Colorist: Lee Loughridge
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Tyler Boss

The Hamilton family disappears into separate fantasy worlds of cowboy cosplay, conspiracy, and computer games. The Charmers are questioned by the FBI about the recent murders in Verona and the van full of smuggled immigrants and escaped convicts. Agent Carter Evans tests if his new partner is crooked. Marty parties while breeding bulls. And Freddie interrupts an old friend’s poolside brunch of cocaine and cocktails with a surprise visit.

American Caper #3

Image reveals variant covers by Brett Bean, Jorge Corona, Jason Howard, Ryan Ottley, Ryan Stegman, Riley Rossmo, and Mirka Andolfo for D’Orc!

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The all-new high-fantasy satire—D’orc—by fan-favorite artist Brett Bean, colorist Jean-François Beaulieu, and letterer Nate Piekos will offer a palooza of additional variant covers by top tier artists including Jorge Corona, Jason Howard, Ryan Ottley, Ryan Stegman, Riley Rossmo, Mirka Andolfo, and more high-flyers yet-to-be-announced. This ongoing series is set to launch next month from Image Comics.

Armed with nothing but a wisecracking enchanted shield and a crippling need for friendship, a lonely orphan stumbles headfirst into Sunderaine’s never-ending war. Light vs. Dark. Elves vs. Orcs. Wizards vs. Common Sense. Dragons vs. Literally Everyone. And caught dead-center? D’orc.

Half dwarf, half orc, and wholly inconvenient to a doomsday prophecy, D’orc’s fated to end the world. Soon, every human, elf, goblin, dwarf, Snargletooth, Necroid, Ice Giant, Trauma Llama, and at least three other unpronounceable magical creatures will know his name. Unfortunately, so will his enemies.

D’orc #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, February 4:

  • Cover A by Brett Bean – Lunar Code 1225IM0269
  • Cover B by Jorge Corona – Lunar Code 1225IM0270
  • Cover C by Jason Howard – Lunar Code 1225IM0271
  • Cover D 1:25 copy incentive by Ryan Ottley – Lunar Code 1225IM8018
  • Cover E 1:50 copy incentive by Ryan Stegman – Lunar Code 1225IM8019
  • Cover F Blank Sketch – Lunar Code 1225IM8020

D’orc #2 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 11:

  • Cover A by Brett Bean – Lunar Code 0126IM0343
  • Cover B by Riley Rossmo – Lunar Code 0126IM0344
  • Cover C TBA

D’orc #3 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 8:

  • Cover A by Brett Bean
  • Cover B by Mirka Andolfo

Preview: Minor Threats: The Last Devil Left Alive #3

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Minor Threats: The Last Devil Left Alive #3

Writer: Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum
Artist: Scott Hepburn
Colorist: Ian Herring
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Scott Hepburn

The mystery behind Scadlock’s multiversal gentrification plot is revealed, leaving the Minor Threats scrambling to save Redport: a powerless Searcher debates her heroic fate, a remorseful Pigeon Pete struggles to find redemption, a scorned Scalpel plots her revenge, Frankie prepares to face down her superhero daughter, the mantle of The Insomniac is passed down and Man-Car, the sensational character find of 2025 makes his horrifying debut. All in this penultimate issue leading up to the Minor Threats last stand…

Minor Threats: The Last Devil Left Alive #3

Preview: Archie vs Minor Threats #4

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Archie vs Minor Threats #4

Writer: Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Timmy Heague
Artist: Scott Koblish
Colorist: Hi-Fi
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Scott Hepburn

Archie Andrews of Riverdale and Frankie Follis aka Playtime are forced to team-up. From adversaries to allies, an unlikely alliance is forged! The duo have been sucked into a magical abyss after chasing after the almighty Five Fingers of Merlin AND more importantly, their beloved Betty & Scalpel! This vortex of magic bends time and space to alter reality, confronting those who enter with their past and future, challenging them to question everything they know about themselves and the life they live. Can our dysfunctional dynamic duo survive this twisted mystic realm or will the magic-addicted Top Hat get in their way from not just saving the women they love, but their homes of Riverdale and Twilight City?…

Crime, milkshakes, and magic await you in this climatic crescendo finale of the first ever Minor Threats crossover!

From the villainously comedic minds of Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Timmy Heague, and featuring artwork by the dastardly yet brilliant Scott Koblish!

Archie vs Minor Threats #4

Preview: American Caper #2

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American Caper #2

Writer: Dan Houser, Lazlow
Artist: David Lapham
Colorist: Lee Loughridge
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Tyler Boss

Verona, Wyoming is rattled by a murder, a van crash of illegal immigrants, and three escaped fugitives on the run. William visits Marty Blowman, the erratic, HGH-swilling millionaire turned cowboy, who reveals a little too much of his insecurities. Meanwhile, Orson violates his Mormon oath in Mexico, seeks redemption, and finds his wife at home baking pie for a concerning visitor.

American Caper #2

D’orc is an adventure you don’t want to miss, launching February 2026

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Fan-favorite artist Brett Bean, colorist Jean-François Beaulieu, and letterer Nate Piekos team up for a high-fantasy romp in the upcoming, D’orc. This exciting, all-new ongoing series is set to launch from Image Comics on February 4, 2026.

Armed with nothing but a wisecracking enchanted shield and a crippling need for friendship, a lonely orphan stumbles headfirst into Sunderaine’s never-ending war. Light vs. Dark. Elves vs. Orcs. Wizards vs. Common Sense. Dragons vs. Literally Everyone. And caught dead-center? D’orc.

Half dwarf, half orc, and wholly inconvenient to a doomsday prophecy, D’orc’s fated to end the world. Soon, every human, elf, goblin, dwarf, Snargletooth, Necroid, Ice Giant, Trauma Llama, and at least three other unpronounceable magical creatures will know his name. Unfortunately, so will his enemies.

Perfect for fans of Conan the Barbarian, The Lord of the Rings, and, of course, I Hate Fairyland’s deadpan humor, D’orc is an adventure readers won’t want to miss.

D’orc #1
  • Cover A by Brett Bean – Lunar Code 1225IM0269
  • Cover B by Jorge Corona – Lunar Code 1225IM0270
  • Cover C by Jason Howard
  • Cover D 1:25 copy incentive by Ryan Ottley
  • Cover E 1:50 copy incentive by Ryan Stegman
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