Orc Island
Bad Idea · 2022 · 4 issues
About the series
From 2022 onward, Bad Idea's Orc Island is a four-issue miniseries that flips the fantasy script, centering on orcs as the protagonists rather than mindless monsters. The series is most associated with writer Keanu Reeves and artist Tomm Coker, who craft a gritty, survival-driven narrative set on a harsh, monster-infested island where orc tribes must fight for their place in the world. It matters for its fresh, morally complex take on classic fantasy tropes, offering a brutal yet empathetic look at a traditionally villainized race.