IDW Publishing Ongoing Series

The Hunger and the Dusk

Hugo- and World Fantasy Award–winning writer G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel, Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy) and all-star artist Chris Wildgoose invite readers to experience love on the brink of extinction in their new ongoing high fantasy tour de force!In a dying world, only humans and orcs remain—mortal enemies battling for territory and political advantage. But when a group of fearsome ancient humanoids known as the Vangol arrive from across the sea, the two struggling civilizations are forced into a fragile alliance to protect what they have built.As a gesture of his commitment to the cause—and to the relief of his bride-to-be, Faran Stoneback—the most powerful orc overlord, Troth Icemane, sends his beloved cousin Tara, a high-ranking young healer, to fight alongside brash human commander Callum Battlechild and his company of warriors. With a crisis looming, the success of this unlikely pair’s partnership and the survival of their peoples will depend on their ability to unlearn a lifetime of antagonistic instincts toward one another…and rise above the sting of heartbreak.Collects issues #1-6 of the critically acclaimed hit series.

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The Hunger and the Dusk, Vol. 2

Vol. 2

CA$28.99

The Hunger and the Dusk, Vol. 2

Release: July 14, 2026

The Hunger and the Dusk, Vol. 1

Vol. 1

CA$28.49

The Hunger and the Dusk, Vol. 1

Release: June 11, 2024

Reading Order

  1. The Hunger and the Dusk, Vol. 1

    Hugo- and World Fantasy Award–winning writer G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel, Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy) and all-star artist Chris Wildgoose invite readers to experience love on the brink of extinction in their new ongoing high fantasy tour de force!In a dying world, only humans and orcs remain—mortal enemies battling for territory and political advantage. But when a group of fearsome ancient humanoids known as the Vangol arrive from across the sea, the two struggling civilizations are forced into a fragile alliance to protect what they have built.As a gesture of his commitment to the cause—and to the relief of his bride-to-be, Faran Stoneback—the most powerful orc overlord, Troth Icemane, sends his beloved cousin Tara, a high-ranking young healer, to fight alongside brash human commander Callum Battlechild and his company of warriors. With a crisis looming, the success of this unlikely pair’s partnership and the survival of their peoples will depend on their ability to unlearn a lifetime of antagonistic instincts toward one another…and rise above the sting of heartbreak.Collects issues #1-6 of the critically acclaimed hit series.

  2. The Hunger and the Dusk, Vol. 2

    The acclaimed fantasy epic by Hugo and World Fantasy Award–winning writer G. Willow Wilson and artist Chris Wildgoose reaches its thrilling conclusion! In a world where humans and orcs have spent generations at war, a fragile alliance once offered hope for peace. But after a devastating rift, that alliance begins to fracture as enemies gather and war threatens to consume both sides. Perfect for fans of: Saga and Monstress or readers who love sweeping fantasy worlds, impossible odds, and high-stakes character drama. Collecting The Hunger and the Dusk issues #7–12! Including the previously unreleased issues #10–12**for the first time in print, concluding the saga!

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