Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for the eARC of Orcs In Space by Justin Roiland, Micheal Tanner, and Rashad Gheith.

When I saw ‘Justin Roiland’ and ‘Orcs In Space’ side-by-side I was scrambling to request this comic. Then I saw that it was published by Oni Press, and I could of sang. Oni Press has me on their auto-approve list, and I have never been happier than getting auto-approved for this comic.

Orcs In Space is what it says on the tin: ORCS IN SPACE. We follow a trio of orcs, Gor, Kravis, and Mongtar as they hilariously and accidentally intercept and steal Starbleep’s most advances spaceship, The Arken.

After taking over The Arken, and making acquaintance with the ship’s control system, D.O.N.A, the orcs begin to explore the galaxy, whilst coming face-to-face with other beings and causing over the top ‘mayhem’ wherever they go.

I particularly loved D.O.N.A, the artificial intelligence system of the Arken. D.O.N.A begins to learn from the orcs, particularly Kravis, and we see her personality chip begin to develop. D.O.N.A becomes a bad-ass with a personal connection to the orcs, and we get a taste of how they will be an amazing team in future issues.

The artwork in this graphic novel is excellent. Really bright and colourful palettes, exactly what you would expect from something with Roiland involved. I loved the digital art-looking illustrations, with bright, block colour and pleasing chunky outlines and text.

Overall, this was an adventure from page one, and I can not wait so continue reading about Kravis, Gor, Mongtar, and D.O.N.A in future volumes. The concept is crazy, over the top, and is clearly written with an overactive imagination- which makes it perfect for any fans of Roiland’s other work such as Rick and Morty or Solar Opposites. Although both Rick and Morty and Solar Opposites are adult animation, I would confidently say that this comic book series seems appropriate for an older teenage audience as well as an adult one.

Please read this comic, it’s damn good.