Mad Cave Studios announced the August release of Orla!, a five-issue mini-series from John Lees and Sally Cantirino that explores the scary side of romance.
Orla Bard is an antique restorer, romance novel enjoyer and keen birder. She also believes in true love, continuing to navigate Seattle’s singles scene despite repeated disappointment. But Orla has a secret. She is afflicted with The Ick, a man-eating monstrous entity dwelling inside her, who violently emerges whenever she gets too angry or afraid. Unable to rid herself of this curse, Orla uses The Ick to save other women by removing the scummiest men from the dating pool…permanently. Hearts (and bodies) will be broken in this offbeat romcom/creature-feature mashup!
“Orla! is my take on a rom-com—just with a man-eating monster at its center,” said writer John Lees in a press release. “It’s about the pressure to perform the ‘perfect’ version of yourself, and the fear of showing someone who you really are underneath. Working with Sally has been incredible—her art brings Orla and Gwyn to life in ways that surprised even me. Paired with Dearbhla Kelly and Lucas Gattoni, this team is a dream.”
Orla! arrives on August 6, 2025.
