How to Read Orcs in Space
Some people have been asking me “What is this new thing you are doing? A book? A bunch of books?” so I thought I would try to help with this little chart and blog post! Honestly the comics industry can be weird so I understand the confusion!
Orcs in Space is a new monthly comic book series from Oni Press. I draw it! Every month there will be a new issue on the stands at your local comic book shop. The double issue 1+2 is out now, issue 3 hits in August, and issue 4 in September.
In October, Orcs in Space Volume One comes out! This collects the first four issues (including covers, sketches, etc) in a 100+ page book. Orcs in Space Volume One will be available wherever you buy books… Bookshops big and small, online retailers, and of course comic book shops. Here are some options where you can pre-order the book already!
After a very short break in October Orcs in Space issue 5 will be out in November, issue 6 in December, etc. Every four issues there will be a new collection! Orcs in Space Volume Two is scheduled for February 2022. The series will be at least 12 issues (AKA 3 books) long.
People sometimes ask me “How should I buy this series?” and the answer is however is the EASIEST and MOST FUN for YOU! If you like reading the series as it comes out, please go to your local comic book shop to pick it up. But if you are more comfortable going to your favorite “normal” bookstore in October and picking up a whole 100+ page book, that is great too! Whatever works best for you.
Thank you for all the support you have given to this series so far, me and the rest of the Orcs in Space crew really appreciate it: Writers Justin Roiland, the Gheith Bros Abed and Rashad, and Michael Tanner, colorists DJ Chavis and Dave Pender, editor Amanda Meadows, and the rest of the good folks at Oni Press. Thank you!