Sunday Trade: Orc Stain

Orc Stain all arts and words by James Stokoe

The orc thief One-Eye likes to brag that he can break anything with his hammer. Its all a matter of finding the right weak point to hit. He's content to use his skills to get by, looting graves in the mountains to earn his keep in the plains. But in the southern jungles a new ruler is uniting the orc clans and conquering all he comes across. And this mighty Orc Tzar seeks a fabulous prize. One that has been prophesied can only be opened by a one-eyed orc...

Stokoe's fantasy world is rich in detail and literally throbbing with life. Everything seems to be some kind of chittering beast. Safes, cannons, clothing, drinks. Stokoe's world takes biological warfare to new levels. And his detailed, vibrant art style is gorgeous to witness, with the closest comparison being that of Brandon Graham...

This collection of the first five issues of Stokoe's comic is a must for anyone tired of the same old, same old in fantasy humanoids. Something new and different from the regular rewarmed Tolkien and D&D fare...