**John Wick Creator Derek Kolstad to Adapt Bad Idea Comic *Ordained* Starring Colin Farrell**

At the recent Bad Idea Comics panel during New York Comic Con, *John Wick* franchise writer and creator Derek Kolstad made an exciting revelation: Colin Farrell is set to star as the lead in the upcoming cinematic adaptation of the Bad Idea comic book *Ordained*. Kolstad will also be adapting the comic for the big screen.

*Ordained* #1, scheduled for release on December 10th, is written by Robert Venditti with artwork by Trevor Hairsine, Dave Stewart, and David Baron. The comic also marks the return of the acclaimed artist Tonči Zonjić to the series.

Derek Kolstad and Robert Venditti are also collaborating on *Planet Death*, another title from Bad Idea Comics. The comic has seen tremendous success, selling nearly a million copies using selective discount and bulk buying strategies.

According to Kolstad, the idea for adapting *Ordained* came about while he and Venditti were discussing *Planet Death*. After Venditti described the story of *Ordained*, Kolstad immediately contacted the publisher to secure the adaptation rights, stating they’d have to “pry it from his cold, dead hands.”

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### About *Ordained*

*Ordained* centers on Father Roy, a Catholic priest who performs the last rites on Cormac Byrne, the head of the Irish Mafia. Byrne is believed to be on his deathbed but makes a miraculous recovery. Upon waking, he puts a hit out on Father Roy because he knows too much.

What makes Father Roy formidable is his past: he was a Navy SEAL before turning to the priesthood. Although he refuses to kill his attackers, Father Roy unleashes brutal violence as he battles his way to confront Byrne.

The story is a gripping blend of faith, violence, and redemption, exploring Father Roy’s internal struggle as a man of God with a warrior’s past.

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### Covers and Creative Team

*Covers for Ordained #1* include stunning works by Jorge Fornés, Charlie Adlard, Alex Maleev, Declan Shalvey, and Matías Bergara. The Final Order Cutoff (FOC) date is set for November 3rd.

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### ORDAINED #1 (of 3)
**Writer:** Robert Venditti
**Artist:** Trevor Hairsine
**Colorist:** Dave Stewart
**Cover Artist:** Jorge Fornés
**Release Date:** December 10, 2025
**Price:** $5.99

Robert Venditti, a New York Times best-selling author known for *Superman ’78* and *Planet Death*, teams up with powerhouse artist Trevor Hairsine (*Dceased*, *X-Men*) and ten-time Eisner Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart (*Hellboy*, *Star Wars*) to deliver a brutal, no-holds-barred action crime comic guaranteed to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

The story follows Father Royston Craig, who became a priest later in life and serves his community in St. Louis, performing sacraments for patients on their deathbeds. When he is summoned to administer last rites to Cormac Byrne — the feared head of the Irish mafia — Father Roy finds himself drawn into a dark confession filled with gangland violence and sins.

Although Byrne receives absolution and appears ready to die peacefully, he pulls off a miraculous recovery and quickly returns to his criminal ways, deciding to eliminate Father Roy as a loose end. But Father Roy’s collar wasn’t always white; as a former Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer, he is more than prepared to face the violent underworld.

Despite unleashing his combat skills, Father Roy holds firmly to one rule: he will not kill.

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### ORDAINED #2 (of 3)
**Writer:** Robert Venditti
**Artists:** Trevor Hairsine, Tonči Zonjić
**Cover Artist:** Jorge Fornés
**Release Date:** January 14, 2026
**Price:** $5.99

The tension rises as Father Roy survives a brutal fight with Byrne’s hitmen. However, the Irish mafia is relentless, and now an entire city filled with corrupt cops and ruthless criminals is hunting the priest.

Forced back into a deadly world he thought he’d left behind, Father Roy must rely on his past military training, all while his faith and trust in those around him are put to the ultimate test.

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With Derek Kolstad helming the adaptation, and Colin Farrell set to star, *Ordained* promises to be a compelling addition to the action and crime genre on both page and screen. Keep an eye out for the comic launching this December and prepare for what could be one of the most thrilling adaptations in the near future.
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