D’ORC #3 (IMAGE COMICS)
A massive Dwarf Warrior is on the trail of D’orc and has a potion from the Bone Witch of Norden to end him. But D’orc has his own tricks up his sleeves. Who will outdo the other and be victorious?
D’ORC #3 – 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:
The great Dwarf Warrior is on the hunt for D’orc and the Scar is his hunting grounds. As he encounters beings that have come in contact with D’orc he interrogates and ends them. He then comes across a White Mage and inquires if the Mage has seen the abomination. The Mage tells him that he recommended a restaurant to D’orc and sends the Dwarf there. After finding nothing there he returns to the Mage and asks him to sing him a song. When the Mage can’t, the Dwarf knows something is suspicious and is on high alert. This is for good reason as the Mage is hiding a secret that the Dwarf may find out too late.
WRITING:
This series continues to be entertaining and a ton of fun. Brett Bean has created a super fun world, and this issue continues to build upon that. The humorous situations that D’orc finds himself in throughout this series and in this issue really engage the reader. The jokes and humor hit on every level and help keep the awesome pace the story keeps. Bean also does a great job with the adventure side of the story. The missions and obstacles that D’orc and company must navigate in this fantasy landscape lead to even more fun. The fact that Bean allows the story to be fun and to not take itself too seriously is a breath of fresh air.
ARTWORK:
The illustrations throughout this issue and series bring out the playful spirit of the story. Brett Bean skillfully employs a cartoon aesthetic, which enhances the book's whimsical, childlike tone and complements its clever, more mature humor. Bean’s artistic approach also enriches the fantasy world presented in the narrative. Unifying the visual elements is Jean-François Beaulieu’s vibrant, cartoon-inspired color palette, which matches the artwork seamlessly. The creative team succeeds in drawing readers into every panel, keeping their attention firmly focused.
CHECK OUT MY REVIEW OF D’ORC #2
Final Thoughts:
D’ORC #3 continues this fun story and adds some more adventure as well. The situations that D’orc finds himself in are a lot of fun and are even more humorous when the reader gets to see his solutions to said situations. This is definitely one of the most fun series in the shops today and never disappoints. If you are looking for a fun and easy read that takes you on an adventure, this is the book for you. Grab this issue at the LCS this week and prepare to have a lot of fun.
FINAL GRADE: 9.2/10
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