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September 19, 2021
Orcs in Space Volume 2 — Oni Press
Preorder Orcs in Space Volume Two at your local comic book shop (OCT211603)!The mayhem continues with Orcs in Space Volume 2!
Orcs in Space is created by Justin Roiland (Rick and Morty) along with writers Michael Tanner (Junior Braves of the Apocalypse), Rashad Gheith, and Abed Gheith, illustrator François Vigneault (that’s me!), and colorists DJ Chavis and Dave Pender.
Preorder Orcs in Space #5 at your local comic book shop (SEP211657)!The second story arc finds Gor, Kravis, and Mongtar making new allies and enemies across the greater Galactigon. With the help of an increasingly sapient D.O.N.A., the orcs face off with an eccentric cyber-scrapper, meet a cantankerous cat mechanic, and incur the wrath of a biker gang called the Fuzzballs to discover the truth about D.O.N.A.’s mysterious creator. Will they survive the standoff with evil scientist Dr. Smedley before Starbleep and the rest of the orc-hating universe hunt them down?
Preorder Orcs in Space #6 at your local comic book shop (OCT211605)!Orcs in Space is a monthly comic book series with collected editions following each four-issue arc. Issue #5 drops on November 10, #6 on December 15, #6 on January 12, and #4 on February 16. The full collection drops on February 23, 2022!
Here is a sneak peek from issue #5, in comic book shops on November 10, 2021, and available to pre-order right now!
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July 26, 2021
SLJ Teen Live! Q&A with the Creators of Orcs in Space
Jon me and writers Michael Tanner and the Gheith Brothers Abed and Rashad as we chat with Alex Segura about our new graphic novel series Orcs in Space at SLJ Teen Live! This is a free and online event featuring publishers and authors from across the YA publishing world and is a great opportunity to get a sneak peek at this fall’s new titles. Don’t miss it!
SLJ Teen Live: Orcs in Space Chat!
August 5, 2021, 2:50pm – 3:20pm ET
Prepare for MAYHEM! Three orcs are loose in space and their creators are loose in this chat! No telling what will happen! Join Orcs in Space writers Michael Tanner (he/him), Abed Gheith (he/him), and Rashad Gheith (he/him) along with illustrator François Vigneault (he/him) as they talk about their wildly funny, genre-bending, YA sci-fi fantasy.
Moderated by Alex Segura (he/him), Oni Press SVP of Sales & Marketing.
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July 21, 2021
Orcs Invade ComicCon@Home This Weekend!
This weekend! The orcs are taking over ComicCon@Home!
Me and the writers of Orcs in Space will be appearing together (virtually) at ComicCon International’s free online event! Join me, Justin Roiland, Abed and Rashad Gheith, and Michael Tanner as we discuss our new sci-fi/fantasy/comedy comic series from Oni Press, moderated by our intrepid editor Amanda Meadows! This panel was literally the first time that me and the guys got together in a video chat, so tune in to watch history unfold before your eyes! 
Jet Off with the Orcs in Space Crew
Justin Roiland (Rick and Morty, Solar Opposites), Mike Tanner (Junior Braves of the Apocalypse), Rashad Gheith (Rick and Morty), Abed Gheith (Rick and Morty), and François Vigneault (TITAN) chat about their new single-issue series, Orcs in Space. Moderated by Amanda Meadows, senior editor at Oni Press.
Saturday July 24, 2021 11:00 am – 12:00pm Pacific
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July 20, 2021
Orcs in Space #4 Covers — Including a Lovely Painted Variant by Heidi Black
The fourth issue of Orcs in Space will be hitting stores in September, and this issue wraps up the first arc of the series with a bang (literally)!
I had a lot of fun with my cover for this issue, and did something really different from the previous episodes: A close-up portrait of a blood-spattered Gor saying his catchphrase “Are you ready for some MAYHEM?!”
I like how this cover feels totally different than all the covers that have come before it in the series, and the fact that it shows off a kind of detailed style that in general isn’t what I am doing in the pages of Orcs in Space… The size of this images means you get to really appreciate Gor, warts and all (again, literally). This is my riff of one of those classic “I’m a badass” covers like the very first issue of the Wolverine limited series.
For something completely different, we also have this awesome variant cover by Heidi Black, featuring Mongtar cavorting with D.O.N.A. in the arboretum!
I love this, the colors are so lovely, so many awesome details (you can even see the sentient Flower Dude in the back there!), and the scene is so sweet… I like to think this is the kind of wholesome antics the orcs (especially Mongtar) get up to when they aren’t eviscerating Space Rats! If you don’t know Heidi’s work you can check out much more on their Instagram and website!
Both these covers are now available to preorder from your local comic book shop, just show them the info below and they will set you up!
Orcs in Space #4 Standard Cover
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In Stores: 9/8/21
Order by 8/16/2021
Orcs in Space #4 Heidi Black Variant
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In Stores: 9/8/21
Order by 8/16/2021
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Process Party
I had the pleasure of being a guest (for the second time!) on one of my fave comics podcasts, Process Party with Mike Dawson and Zack Soto! I had a fantastic time checking in with these old homies and talking about Orcs in Space, hilarious worst practices in comic book shops, and the transition to working on a monthly comic book series:
“I definitely had to change my brain and think about it as a job. It’s my job to get up in the morning, open up the Photoshop file, and start drawing. And draw the page the absolute best I can… But I also have to finish it in a certain amount of time.”
The episode is live on the Study Group website and on Stitcher and wherever you get your podcasts. I for one am hoping that the Party Boys are back for good! 
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July 19, 2021
Orcs in Space Advance Reader Copies (ARCS) Available!
Whoa… I can read Orcs in Space Volume One already?!?Hey, this is fun! Advance Reader Copies (ARCs) of Orcs in Space Volume One are currently available for download on several of the big galley sites: Here it is on NetGalley and here it is on Edelweiss.plus. You just have to put in a request!
The deal with ARCs is pretty simple, you get to read an early, perhaps not 100% final edit of the book, and in return you then post an honest review on a site like NetGalley and/or Goodreads (here is the link to Orcs in Space on Goodreads).
If you are interested in taking a look at Orcs in Space Volume One months before its October release and help spread the word on the book, please check it out! I’m eager to hear any feedback you might have, and posting a public review on Goodreads, etc can make a big difference for the success of the book when it is eventually released! Oh, and naturally, while I hope you like the book, don’t hesitate to post a middling or even negative review or rating online! The most important thing for me is to get people’s honest opinions; if you think that Orcs in Space is a 2-star book don’t worry, I won’t get my feelings hurt.
If you have any trouble downloading the ARCs online feel free to drop me a line and I can send you a direct link. I’m also happy to hear any comments or questions you might have over on my Patreon or Instagram (in fact I have been cross-posting a few of those thoughtful questions to my Goodreads profile). Always love to hear what you have to say about my work, or questions about the business of comics in general… Heck, I just like to hear from people!
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July 14, 2021
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!
Pre-order at your Local Comic Book Shop (JUN211669)BookshopIndieBoundAmazonBarnes & NobleIndigoAfter 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!
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June 11, 2021
Orcs in Space #3 Covers — Including a Stunning Matt Sheean & Malachi Ward Variant!
Things are moving at a fast and furious pace with Orcs in Space! While you still have a couple days to pre-order the first double issue of OIS it with your local comics shop, but we already have the solicitation for issue #3 in the new PREVIEWS catalog!
This issue boasts two covers: Above you have my standard cover for the issue, showcasing the villainous Space Rats! These steampunk by way of the British Royal Navy (with a touch of the Borg) characters were a ton of fun to design (those of you who know me know I have a soft spot for ratties 
). Here are some of my character designs for them:
Next up, we have a straight up gorgeous interpretation of the orcs by two of my favorite comics creators, Malachi Ward and Matt Sheean! I was totally blown away by this amazing, painterly portrait of Mongtar, Gor, and Kravis (sporting five fingers on each hand!) on an alien world, gazing as translucent crystalline space squids drift by in the interstellar void… So beautiful and grandiose! Here is the art sans trade dress so you can really drink it in:
Both these covers are now available to preorder from your local comic book shop, just show them the info below and they will set you up!
Orcs in Space #3 Standard Cover
JUN211667
In Stores: 8/11/21
Order by: 7/19/21
Orcs in Space #3 Malachi Ward & Matt Sheehan Variant
JUN211668
In Stores: 8/11/21
Order by: 7/19/21
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Orcs in Space #3 Covers — Including a Stunning Matt Sheehan & Malachi Ward Variant!
Things are moving at a fast and furious pace with Orcs in Space! While you still have a couple days to pre-order the first double issue of OIS it with your local comics shop, but we already have the solicitation for issue #3 in the new PREVIEWS catalog!
This issue boasts two covers: Above you have my standard cover for the issue, showcasing the villainous Space Rats! These steampunk by way of the British Royal Navy (with a touch of the Borg) characters were a ton of fun to design (those of you who know me know I have a soft spot for ratties ). Here are some of my character designs for them:
Next up, we have a straight up gorgeous interpretation of the orcs by two of my favorite comics creators, Malachi Ward and Matt Sheehan! I was totally blown away by this amazing, painterly portrait of Mongtar, Gor, and Kravis (sporting five fingers on each hand!) on an alien world, gazing as translucent crystalline space squids drift by in the interstellar void… So beautiful and grandiose! Here is the art sans trade dress so you can really drink it in:
Both these covers are now available to preorder from your local comic book shop, just show them the info below and they will set you up!
Orcs in Space #3 Standard Cover
JUN211667
In Stores: 8/11/21
Order by: 7/19/21
Orcs in Space #3 Malachi Ward & Matt Sheehan Variant
JUN211668
In Stores: 8/11/21
Order by: 7/19/21
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May 26, 2021
Pre-Order Orcs in Space Volume 1
Wow, the first double issue of Orcs in Space is still in PREVIEWS (and you can still pre-order it with your local comics shop, until June 13!), but we already have the solicitation for issue #3 AND Orcs in Space Volume 1 in the new catalog! By Krumhollica!
So, that means that you can now pre-order not just issue #1+2 (out July 7th) and issue #3 (out August 11) from your local comic book shop, you can ALREADY pre-order your copy of the first Orcs in Space collection, which drops on October 6, 2021! Pretty wild.
There are lots of pre-order options for you, Orcs in Space will be available wherever you buy books, from local indies to international mega-corporations. Pre-orders on your preferred bookseller do make a huge difference for the overall fate of the book, they help retailers and readers learn about the book early and build anticipation of the book release, so if you know you wanna pick up this book, please consider pre-ordering it!
Pre-order at your Local Comic Book Shop (JUN211669)Add on GoodreadsBookshopIndieBoundAmazonBarnes & NobleIndigoIf you’d like to take a look at my process on the cover, I posted a bunch of screenshots of my work in progress over on my Patreon (free public post)!
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