D’ORC #2 (IMAGE COMICS)

Not wanting to accept the prophecy about himself, our loveable D’orc is trying to prove to everyone that he is not the bringer of the end of the world. Unfortunately for him, both the light and dark sides want him dead and will go to any length to get what they want.

D’ORC #2 – Written & Art By Brett Bean – Colors By Jean-François Beaulieu - Letters By Nate Piekos - Published By Image Comics

Credit: Image Comics

*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

STORY OVERVIEW:

D’orc with his trusty Shield and his Ghost Chicken companion are escaping up a cliff to get away from the forces that are hunting them down. When they get to the top of the cliff, they discover that there was an ambush set up for them, which has been spoiled by some mysterious assailants who have killed all the warriors from both sides. Before they can figure out what took out the warriors, these strange kids appear. They find out quickly that they are Orphan Time Thieves working for the Time Lord. Every time one of the Thieves or Lord cuts or stabs them, it steals time from them, making them old and eventually killing them. Will our rag tag group be able to defeat the Time Lord and his Orphan’s?

WRITING:

This story is a lot of fun and mixes an epic journey with a lot of humor. Brett Bean has crafted this tale like an epic saga but then injected it with some amazing comedic beats. The chemistry between the three main characters is both entertaining and heartwarming. You feel a real sense of comradery between them, which makes you care for them. At the same time Bean makes you laugh with their banter in between mixing up with other characters. Speaking of other characters, the Orphan Time Thieves are completely out of left field but fit this story perfectly. The way they are taken advantage of by the Time Lord gives them a unique redeeming quality. But let’s be honest seeing D’orc punch children is funny in its own.

For as fun and humorous as this issue is, Bean also gives it a fitting and more serious end to move the story forward. The decision to have D’orc be selfless and prove even to a small group that the prophecy may be wrong really sets the table for where the story is going.

ARTWORK:

The artwork in this issue and series captures the fun nature of the story. Brett Bean uses a Saturday Morning Cartoon style to great effect in this book. The artwork gives you that whimsical and childlike feeling that compliments the fun and more adult humor the story has in store for the reader. Bean’s art also helps with the Lord of the Rings style of the land that we find ourselves in. Tying the artwork together is Jean-François Beaulieu’s color pallet. The colors are bright and very cartoonish which really compliments the artwork perfectly. The art team on this book really nails the art and keeps the reader focused on every panel.

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Final Thoughts:

D’ORC #2 is a really fun and hilarious adventure story. The jokes and humor hit throughout the book; well, the action is also fun and on point. The overall story has a great message but never gets preachy due to the hilarious content within the story. If you can find a copy of this book, grab it well you are at the shop this week, as this one will be going fast.

FINAL GRADE: 9/10

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