joshgauthier's review
Full review on No Flying No Tights: https://noflyingnotights.com/blog/2022/08/01/orcs-in-space/
whitecat5000's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
1.0
DNF. I'm starting to realize that Justin Roiland might only work for me for Rick & Morty.
lostinthepaiges's review
5.0
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.
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.
dame_samara's review
1.0
It's a Star Trek parody but it didn't feel like it really had any substance to it. The longer I spent trying to read it the more boring I ended up finding it overall. Which I found really dissapointing.
goldenjunegem's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
awwsunshine's review
3.0
I was kindly sent this in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley
Orcs in Space tells the adventure of three Orcs on the run who steal a spaceship and try to navigate their way through space. I liked the illustrations to some extent, but this is definitely not my kind of graphic novel; there was too much vomiting. Also, was I supposed to empathize and like these orcs? It was a fun read but I honestly couldn’t see myself liking them or wanting to continue with the series, even though it ended up with a pretty good cliffhanger.
Orcs in Space tells the adventure of three Orcs on the run who steal a spaceship and try to navigate their way through space. I liked the illustrations to some extent, but this is definitely not my kind of graphic novel; there was too much vomiting. Also, was I supposed to empathize and like these orcs? It was a fun read but I honestly couldn’t see myself liking them or wanting to continue with the series, even though it ended up with a pretty good cliffhanger.
booklovingnerd87's review
5.0
This was a super fun book and funny also. This follows 3 Orcs and they find this ship and take it over and well you will have to see for yourself once its released. But it was very good and the pictures and graphics were outstanding as well. I highly recommend to everyone.
paigemcarter's review
5.0
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.
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.
danemoffat's review
4.0
thank you to Oni Press for an e-arc of this volume in exchange for an honest review.
orcs in space: volume one collects the first four issues of this comic series from the co-creator of rick and morty, among other award winning writers and illustrators. admittedly, i have never watched rick and morty so i don't now how it compares but this volume of comics was a super fun ride through space aboard the aarken!
we follow a group of three not-so-friendly orcs who hijack a space ship and go on a fast-paced galactic adventure through the solar system...when they find themselves in all kinds of trouble, specifically mayhem (their favourite.) it is a non-stop thrill ride of robot fights, weird alien entertainment centres and space rats while the orcs try to adjust to their new home and making friends with D.O.N.A, the spaceships metal eyeball artificial intelligence.
the three orcs and D.O.N.A were a really fun perspective to read from; with their banter, arguments and confusion as well as their slightly weird love for their artificial intelligence friend who was my favourite character across each issue. they also delivered some funny lines and the way the sequences were drawn really tied the whole story together.
i thoroughly enjoyed my time reading this, and it provided a much needed refresher from reading full novels, so i highly recommend you purchase it on release day: October 5th 2021! - 4*
orcs in space: volume one collects the first four issues of this comic series from the co-creator of rick and morty, among other award winning writers and illustrators. admittedly, i have never watched rick and morty so i don't now how it compares but this volume of comics was a super fun ride through space aboard the aarken!
we follow a group of three not-so-friendly orcs who hijack a space ship and go on a fast-paced galactic adventure through the solar system...when they find themselves in all kinds of trouble, specifically mayhem (their favourite.) it is a non-stop thrill ride of robot fights, weird alien entertainment centres and space rats while the orcs try to adjust to their new home and making friends with D.O.N.A, the spaceships metal eyeball artificial intelligence.
the three orcs and D.O.N.A were a really fun perspective to read from; with their banter, arguments and confusion as well as their slightly weird love for their artificial intelligence friend who was my favourite character across each issue. they also delivered some funny lines and the way the sequences were drawn really tied the whole story together.
i thoroughly enjoyed my time reading this, and it provided a much needed refresher from reading full novels, so i highly recommend you purchase it on release day: October 5th 2021! - 4*
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