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Lobo #1 feels like a comic from a different time

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Lobo #1

VRRRRROOOOOOMMMMMMMM! The Main Man’s back, baby! And his ride is a motorcycle that moves at the speed of sound, but only if that sound is a rippin’ guitar solo, and you better hop on before he leaves you in the dust with all the bastiches he’s fragged for money or convenience! The Eisner-nominated creative team that brought you a fantastic parable of adolescence in the Midwest, the story of an artist who embraces darkness a little too closely, and the tale of a gunslinger with too much grit to stay buried brings you a classic yarn spun in the star-kissed threads of the cosmic DC Universe. It’s a guts-soaked path from DC K.O. to the end of the universe, where Lobo is going to scratch his name and number in the Source Wall with a cool knife. Don’t miss the mayhem, special guests, or tasty, tasty continuity! Don’t you do it! Lobo #1 is entertaining but feels like a comic from a different time.

Written by Skottie Young, Lobo #1 is an intriguing comic in that it doesn’t feel like something that fits in the 2020s but more the 2000s. Lobo has been a character I’ve enjoyed for a long time. I regularly read the numerous releases in the 90s and its exagerated insanity. Lobo #1 delivers that, it nails that time and craziness. The story though feels like something that’s a bit of a throwback in some ways with a focus on reality tv and slimy television studios.

The comic definitely has an awareness about itself, running through the history of the main man including that that time he looked like he joined a boy band (best not to discuss that). But, the its premise, which will absolutely work, doesn’t feel like it’s a riff and mockery of today’s influencers and click bait but instead stuck in the mockery of reality tv, which feels a bit dated. Still with Young writing, it’s sure to be entertaining.

The art by Jorge Corona perfectly captures the look of classic Lobo stories with color by Jean-Francois Beaulieu and lettering by Nate Piekos. The comic takes everything to the extreme and it’s fun to see the comic and Lobo’s influence on so many comics today. Visually, the comic feels so much like what I remember from the 90s with a Heavy Metal vibe and kinetic and chaotic mix of visuals. There was never anything subtle about Lobo visually and the comic keeps of the tradition of what has come before.

Lobo #1 feels like coming home for long time fans and readers. The comic captures the comic’s past look but delivers a story that feels like it belongs in the past too. It may show off some potential with a bit more updated jabs, but to kick things off, the first issue feels like it was dusted off from another time for both good and bad.

Story: Skottie Young Art: Jorge Corona
Color: Jean-Francois Beaulieu Letterer: Nate Piekos
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

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D’Orc #2 keeps it fun with more off-the-rails fantasy adventure and some great art

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D’Orc is avoiding every wizard and warrior because some DOOMSDAY prophecy says he will destroy the world. Can he change their minds? Probably not. D’Orc, his magic shield, and Ghost-chicken-with-its-head-cutoff are too busy facing a bigger challenge, KIDS!?! They’re time thieves. Oh, and there’s a Time Lord. That guy sucks.

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

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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.

Zeus Comics
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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

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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

Preview: I Hate Fairyland #42

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I Hate Fairyland #42

(W) Skottie Young (A) Derek Laufman, Nate Piekos, Jean-Francois Beaulieu
In Shops: Jul 09, 2025
SRP: $3.99

Fairyland goes grimdark with the arrival of HELLICORN, your favorite new demonic antihero! In search of his stolen, sawed-off horn, Hellicorn will stop at nothing to retrieve it, unearthing the macabre underbelly of gothic children’s stories in the process. A bold new direction for this new (old) era of I HATE FAIRYLAND!

I Hate Fairyland #42

Mini Reviews: Two Debuts. Faith Returns and Ain’t No Grave!

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Ain't No Grave #1

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

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Faith Returns #1 (Valiant/Alien Books) – I haven’t read Valiant in a minute, but this was a fun comic from Jody Houser and Aleta Vidal as fangirl/pop culture journalist (In this economy!)/force field wielding superhero Faith must clear her name after her worst enemies framed her as a villain in a previous series. Faith Returns #1 brings in Archer and Armstrong as guest stars, and there’s a jaunty, road movie feel to the comic as they try to track down the baddies and end up in Sin City. Vidal brings the bright colors and action, and there’s some humor in the comic too like a magic-themed villain performing at a crusty motel instead of the Vegas Strip or how no one uses Faith’s actual superhero name, Zephyr. Houser does a good job of showing how Faith’s superhero/science fiction fandom help her process the world around her even though the sci-fi cursing can be a little much at times. Just say “fuck”, girl. Overall: 8.0 Verdict: Buy

Ain’t No Grave #1 (Image) – Ain’t No Grave is a Western with a literally killer premise and even more beautiful art from Skottie Young, Jorge Corona, and Jean-Francois Beaulieu. The book follows a female gunslinger-turned-family woman named Ryder who is diagnosed with a terminal condition and must go on an arduous journey to cure it somehow. Like a fever dream, the book flashes between past and present with Beaulieu’s palette ranging from John Ford-esque vistas to ghostly pale. The extended length allows for a lot of establishing shots for Corona and also lays the emotional bedrock of the series which Ryder’s relationship with her partner Darius and daughter. I love the subtle changes in body language when Ryder is being a mom, and when she’s back in badass mode. Ain’t No Grave reminds me a lot of one of my favorite, Westerns, but with more of a supernatural bent and is an engaging slow burn of a read. Overall: 8.8 Verdict: Buy

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