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Exclusive: Giulia Lalli’s Dragonproof cover revealed!

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AHOY Comics has made its reputation on witty satires, acclaimed creators, and a commitment to telling bold and risk-taking stories—including the acclaimed Black’s Myth graphic novels by writer Eric Palicki. Now Palicki and AHOY Comics are teaming up once again for Dragonproof, a graphic novel written by Palicki and illustrated by acclaimed artist Giulia Lalli. The stand-alone 80-page story is about a directionless twentysomething who unexpectedly finds herself the champion of an endangered population of dragons. Dragonproof is coming soon to Kickstarter.

We have the exclusive reveal of Giulia Lalli’s cover for Dragonproof.

Somewhere in the Pacific Northwest on an ill-fate camping trip, Ashleigh Cole stumbles upon a dying dragon in the woods, its hide peppered with bullet wounds and tattooed with U.S. military markings. Ash returns to her mundane life, convinced her experience in the woods was all just a hallucination—until she begins to display some oddly dragonlike characteristics herself. Compelled by voices in her mind, Ash undertakes a mission to rescue other captive dragons and help the mythical creatures escape—but the shadowy government organization determined to turn them into weapons of mass destruction has other plans.

From writer Eric Palicki, artist Giulia Lalli, and color by Gab Contreras, check out Lalli’s cover below. Sign up so you don’t miss when it launches on Kickstarter!

An empowered young woman stands confidently in front of a massive green dragon, with flames erupting around them, showcasing a dynamic fantasy scene.

Crowdfunding Corner: MonsterVision Comic Tales Starring Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy

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Dynamite Entertainment is bringing the drive-in experience straight to fans! The brand-new MonsterVision comics saga starring Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl in its complete graphic novel glory is live now on Kickstarter for fans to reserve for their reading!

The peerlessly charismatic genre host and his powerhouse co-star take readers on an exhilarating, monster-hunting expedition brimming with campy B-movie scares, abundant referential nods, and a groundbreaking twist that fundamentally reshapes their iconic partnership. Fans excited for the story can get it through this avenue to receive the complete five chapter fable in one deluxe package, and with exclusive extras not being offered anywhere else!

The story is scripted by writer David Avallone, who brings his horror-host expertise over from prolific contributions to the tales of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. He’s a master of the macabre, a prodigy of pulp, and crafter of camp who’s the perfect fit for the Lone Star State’s foremost film critic and superstar of schlock and screams. Avallone’s experience with Elvira as well as other delightful dames like Bettie Page makes him a perfect fit for the fan-favorite Darcy the Mail Girl as well. Joining him in the drive-in journey is artist Edu Menna, known for hit titles like Alice Cooper, KISS, and Vampirella.

Fans who pledge for the Kickstarter within its first 72 hours will also receive an exclusive FREE MonsterVision trading card!

The graphic novel can be secured as a paperback, hardcover, as well as editions signed by writer David Avallone, Darcy, or Joe Bob. Fan-favorite artist Ken Haeser will also be doing exclusive one-of-one remarques on books. Other add-ons that will only be available through the Kickstarter are high quality lithograph prints.

A comic-style illustration featuring a tense scene with a man and woman conversing in front of a foggy background. The man, dressed in a red shirt, appears apprehensive while gesturing, and the woman, in a blue tank top, holds a beer bottle and smiles. In the background, a menacing figure resembling a vampire looms behind a large moon, with an eerie castle silhouette.
A black classic car in a studio setting with film equipment, accompanied by a group of characters engaged in conversation, including two women and three men.
A black muscle car parked near a protest with people holding signs that read 'Ban the Beasts' and 'Chode'.
A nighttime scene featuring a film crew shooting an interview with a man and a woman outside a trailer, with a crowd holding protest signs in the background.

NYCC 2026: Something is Killing the Children: A Gridstorm Game is coming from Tiny Onion

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James Tynion IV’s production house Tiny Onion has revealed details about Something is Killing the Children: A Gridstorm Game, the first-ever game set in the Slaughterverse. The upcoming companion tabletop card game is inspired by the Eisner Award-winning and bestselling comic book series Something is Killing the Children, created by writer James Tynion IV and artist Werther Dell’Edera. 

Published by BOOM! Studios, over 5 million copies of the comics have been sold globally, and the series has become a pop culture phenomenon, leading to screen adaptations, crossover series, a novel, merch, a huggable totem plushie, and soon, a card game. Designed by Wayves Creative Co., with art by Dell’Edera and card design by Tiny Onion, the upcoming game will launch as a Kickstarter campaign next year. Fans can sign up to get updates about the game here.

The first card from the game, an Erica Slaughter trading card, will be available exclusively in the Something is Killing the Children #50 Cover C Blind Bag Variant published by BOOM! Studios, which will debut at comic book shops on October 7. Fans can also grab Variant C at Tiny Onion’s Booth (#HB907) at New York Comic Con this week. 

Something is Killing the Children begins in the sleepy Wisconsin town of Archer’s Peak, where several children have gone missing. This attracts a mysterious stranger, Erica Slaughter. She alone will destroy them, no matter the cost. Something is Killing the Children explores a dark and deadly world where monsters exist, and only children can see them. The organization known as the Order of St. George is tasked with keeping monsters a secret by any means necessary. With in-depth lore, an alluring sorting system, and magnetic characters, Something is Killing the Children has captured the hearts of comic book fans worldwide, and is perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and John Wick. 

Tiny Onion and the Wayves Creative Co. team, led by CEO Michael Walsh, will be collaborating on more games based on titles from the Tiny Onion universe, using Wayves’ Gridstorm engine and mechanics.

Now fans will be able to play as either Erica and the hunters or as the monsters in opposition. Gridstorm is a grid-based 1v1 card battler where unique character effects and strategic positioning combine to lead you to victory. In this first Gridstorm release, based on Something Is Killing the Children, players can take on the role of the cunning Hunters, using stealth and clever maneuvering to save the children, or as the Monsters, using their predatory instincts to capture them from a distance. Each deck contains a full roster of beloved characters and creatures from the series. 

The Kickstarter campaign for Something is Killing the Children: A Gridstorm Game will launch in 2027.

  • Promotional image for 'SIKTC', a Gridstorm game, featuring artwork of a character and a QR code. Text announces the upcoming Kickstarter launch and invites users to sign up for notifications.
  • A game card featuring a character named Erica Slaughter, with an illustrated art style. The card highlights her abilities and ranks her as S. The background shows dynamic action imagery.
  • A comic-style card featuring a character named Erica Slaughter, depicted with a fierce expression and short blonde hair. The card includes text indicating her rank as 'S' and a game mechanic description stating, 'Whenever a hunter is placed, you may move Erica one panel in any direction.'
  • Cover art for 'Something is Killing the Children' featuring the title prominently displayed in bold text against a speckled background.
  • A promotional image for 'Something is Killing the Children,' featuring bold white text on a black background with a graphic of a sinister face.
  • Cover of the comic book 'Something is Killing the Children' issue #50, featuring a fierce, green-skinned creature lunging towards the viewer, with bold red text highlighting the title.
  • A black background featuring a stylized golden emblem composed of triangular shapes resembling teeth or claws, with the number '50' in the top right corner.

Don’t miss the World Premier of the Music Video and Action Figure from Rapper Wordburglar and Wandering Planet Toys

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The prolific rapper and universally acclaimed creator known as the Wordburglar is back with an all-new track: Wordburglar’s Planetoid Raiders rap. ”Planetoid Raiders: Recordor’s Warning,” This incredible, intergalactic song is a searing sonic testament to the power of The Planetoid Raiders, a line of retro-style action figures now funding on Kickstarter from Wandering Planets Toys. Wordburglar also teamed up with Wandering Planet Toys co-founders Chris “Doc” Wyatt and Gavin Hignight to design his own limited edition Planetoid Raider figure, RECORDOR. Fans can listen to Wordburlar’s Planetoid Raiders rap on Bandcamp and YouTube and support the action figures on Kickstarter!

The Wordburglar has produced the fandom anthems “SpaceVerse”, “Burgonomic” and the G.I.Joe-inspired concept album “Welcome To Cobra Island.” He created the theme song for the Mystic Cosmic Patrol web series. And he even voiced Starscope in the animated show Transformers: Botbots! 

Wordburlar’s “Planetoid Raiders: Recordor’s Warning” is the third original song created especially for this ambitious line of action figures, along with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Johnathan Pushkar’s theme song and elle AVA’s “Love Theme From Planetoid Raiders.” 

Inspired by Kenner Toys’ 1978 Star Wars action figures, and their off-the-wall competitor Tomland Toys’ Starroid Raiders – each Planetoid Raider is a lovingly designed tribute to classic scifi toys and a striking piece of contemporary art. Fans can collect each limited edition, 5-point articulated, 1:18 Scale figure on Kickstarter, including brave Captain Oton, heroic Helmsman Ryot, WarLor the Mysterious Space Traveler, the trusty rusty robot Yogun, and the rest of the team. The figures in Planetoid Raider: Wave 1 will be available on retro-inspired card backs or pre-packed in a metal lunchbox-style collector’s case, with art from renowned Los Angeles horror artist Bill Rude. Wandering Planet Toys is also creating an 8 page “Sloog Interlude” mini-comic titled written by Chris “Doc” Wyatt with art by Chris Anderson (American Caper) available exclusively through the Kickstarter campaign.

  • A colorful toy robot with a blue body, black boots, and a playful design, standing on a lunar-like surface with a starry background.
  • Three action figures from the 'Planetoid Raiders' collection, featuring characters named Warlor, Buzzz, and Oton, displayed in packaging with a colorful space background.
  • Comic book cover for 'Planetoid Raiders' featuring a figure in a black suit climbing with a rope and shooting energy beams, with a colorful background and an animal illustration on the left.
  • A colorful comic book cover titled 'SLOOG INTERLUDE' featuring a spacecraft flying towards a futuristic structure in space. The background includes stars, planets, and asteroids, with vibrant colors and bold typography.
  • A comic-style illustration depicting a futuristic robot in space, jumping or leaping while shooting blasts. Background includes stars, planets, and a distant spaceship, with action words like 'Pew!' and 'Whoop!' enhancing the dynamic scene.
  • A comic panel featuring Sloog, a security officer of the Planetoid Raiders, who is on leave. He is depicted holding a weapon in a green, geometric room. Below, alien figures with red heads and blue uniforms are approaching, making a 'clomp' sound.
  • A comic panel showing a character in a green environment, expressing surprise with sound effects, while a robot-like figure is depicted in the background. In the next panel, a cartoonish black dog with large eyes is falling, accompanied by a sound effect 'PLUNK!'

Exclusive: Dracula: Book IV – The Undead from Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones Launches this Thursday (Corrected)

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Bram Stoker’s classic 1897 novel of gothic horror created the most famous literary character of all time: the terrifying vampire lord, Dracula. Now acclaimed comic-book creators Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones are reuniting for the fourth and final chapter in their epic series of original graphic novels about the shadowy history of the world’s most famous literary character with Dracula: Book IV – The Undead. The project launches this Thursday, October 1, on Kickstarter at 9AM PT/Noon ET.

Bram Stoker’s classic 1897 book is one of the most revered icons of the horror genre, and throughout the first three volumes of their smash hit series, Wagner and Jones have stayed true to Stoker’s original canon while also providing an all-new and terrifying look at Dracula’s history and his nefarious actions that take place just off-stage in the novel’s chain of events. But, curiously…the novel’s climax has always left many fans with an unsettled feeling—as if perhaps the infamous vampire lord wasn’t actually destroyed by his enemies…

The first three volumes of Wagner and Jones’s Dracula saga were smash hits—Book 1 broke the Top 20 in Kickstarter’s all-time most successful graphic novel campaigns—and this ultimate chapter promises to be even bigger, with 122 pages of spine-chilling story and art. Wagner and Jones are once again joined for this macabre foray into the shadows of Dracula’s sinister schemes by the stellar talents of José Villarrubia on colors and lettering by Rob Leigh. The Kickstarter campaign will be the only source for these beautiful, European-album sized hardcover editions of this book as well as many exceptional rewards tiers.

See what David Dastmalchian, Eric Powell, and Keith Rosson have to say about the project and sign up so you don’t miss out when it launches Thursday!

  • Promotional graphic featuring a quote by David Dastmalchian about Dracula's history, illustrated with dark, horror-themed artwork, including figures reminiscent of vampires and wolves.
  • Graphic illustration featuring a dark, eerie forest with a skeletal figure lying on the ground. Overlaid text quotes Eric Powell praising the Dracula graphic novel series by Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones, emphasizing its stunning visuals and appeal to horror fans.
  • A graphic illustration featuring a dark figure with glowing red eyes and sharp teeth, alongside a quote praising the storytelling of Wagner and Jones's Dracula as both an homage and a new path in horror.

Dracula: Book IV – The Undead will be funded via Kickstarter. Dracula—Book I: The Impaler and Dracula—Book II: The Brides are available now from Dark Horse Comics as paperbacks. The third volume, Dracula—Book III: The Count, will be published by Dark Horse on October 20, 2026.

Exclusive: Behold, the Slipcase Edition of A Scoundrel in the New World!

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Oni Press and Magnetic Press are launching a Kickstarter campaign for A Scoundrel in the New World by legendary Blacksad artist Juanjo Guarnido and world-renowned writer Alain Ayroles. This sprawling and immersive journey through the heart of the 17th-century Spanish Empire and newly discovered America follows the charming yet shady life of a lovable rogue and his search for the legend of the treasure of El Dorado. Fans can get their copy of A Scoundrel in the New World on Kickstarter. Sign up so you don’t miss out when it launches!

Inspired by Francisco de Quevedo classic 1626 satirical novel Historia de la vida del Buscón, llamado don Pablos (The Life of the Swindler named Don Pablos), A Scoundrel in the New World follows Don Pablos of Segovia, a charming conman and inveterate liar who leaves behind the treacherous streets of Spain in search of fortune in the New World. After a life of misadventure, Don Pablos finds himself in prison, recounting his experiences to greedy inquisitors as the ultimate unreliable narrator. From the opulent, gilded halls of the colonial elite to the untamed jungles of the young Americas, Pablos weaves a web of complex schemes to climb the social ladder. However, as the lines between his tall tales and reality begin to blur, Pablos discovers that in the colonies, the most dangerous predator isn’t the wilderness: it’s human ambition.

In addition to the deluxe hardcover edition of A Scoundrel in the New World, Magnetic Press is also producing a Limited Collectors Slipcase edition, with a textured spine and Smyth-sewn binding, a bound-in satin ribbon bookmark, gold foil gilding on the page edges, and a numbered bookplate.

We have the exclusive reveal of the Slipcase Edition which you can see below and sign up now so you don’t miss out!

  • A collection of books titled 'A Scoundrel in the New World' presented in a decorative box, featuring illustrations, a numbered print of the artwork, and an engraved item.
  • Two book covers featuring 'A Scoundrel in the New World' by Ayroles and Guarnido, with a dark portrait on one cover and a golden map design on the other.
  • A book titled 'A Scoundrel in the New World' is displayed from multiple angles, featuring colorful artwork and a textured cover design. The back cover contains a description alongside images of sailors.
  • Book cover titled 'A Scoundrel in the New World' featuring a portrait of a young man with dark hair and a sly smile, dressed in 17th-century attire. The cover includes the names 'Ayroles' and 'Guarnido' in the corners and a subtitle describing the adventurous life of Don Pablos of Segovia.

Crowdfunding Corner: The FUN Starts Now! Skybound Launches Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Fun Kickstarter

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Welcome to our revamped “Crowdfunding Corner” rounding up some of the latest crowdfunding news. We’re going beyond just announcement projects, we’ll be tracking to make sure these projects get delivered as well as what we think the “risk” of backing them are.

All crowdfunding has an inherent risk, so do your research before backing any project.

Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Fun

Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Fun

Publisher: Skybound
Writer: J.L. Westover
Artist: J.L. Westover
Launch Date: Currently funding – Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 12 p.m. PT
Risk: Low – They’ve been involved in previous campaigns

We’ve experienced Failure, felt all the Feelings, and now, it’s time for some Fun! Skybound has launched a new campaign for Kickstarter-exclusive Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Fun, collecting Mr. Lovenstein comics from webcomics superstar J.L. Westover, who returns to follow up his previous Kickstarter hits with his biggest campaign yet! 

Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Fun is the final entry in the Mr. Lovenstein trilogy of small but mighty square books, and this one is packed to the gills with over 200 pages of J.L. Westover’s FUNiest comics ever, including 12 book-exclusive comics, along with secret panels and additional guest comics. Every copy comes with a 100% Fun Guarantee. But the “fun” doesn’t stop there. 

A comic strip featuring a UFO and aliens. The first panel shows a small green alien greeting with 'hewwo!' as it steps out of the UFO. The second panel has another alien demanding, 'Get back in here!' The third panel shows a crowd of Earthlings shouting, 'Puny Earthlings! Surrender now or face the wrath of...'. The final panel depicts the aliens collectively yelling, 'We want little dude!'

Mr. Lovenstein Presents: New Heights is a Kickstarter-exclusive collection featuring all Mr. Lovenstein comics that could not be contained by a mere square. That’s right, there’s two whole inches added onto this one, making this the tallest Mr. Lovenstein book ever made, and that’s how you know it’s the best. 

Looking for the ultimate Mr. Lovenstein collection? Don’t miss Mr. Lovenstein Presents: All of It, a complete collection of every Mr. Lovenstein Presents book available in a Kickstarter-exclusive slipcase. The slipcase will house the two previous books, Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Failure and Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Feelings, in addition to Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Fun and Mr. Lovenstein Presents: New Heights. 

Additionally, fans that back the campaign at higher tiers can secure special rewards from stretch goals including bookmarks, die cut stickers, art prints, and more yet to be announced. 

This is the third partnership between J.L. Westover and Skybound, following the highly successful Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Feelings and Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Failure campaigns which earned a whopping $575,000 combined total, making them some of the most funded webcomics graphic novel campaigns of all-time.  

The Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Fun campaign is live now on Kickstarter, with stretch goals and campaign-exclusive products to be announced through the close of the campaign on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 12 p.m. PT. 

Exclusive: Steve Niles’ Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories gets Joe Jusko and Cat Stagg Lithographs and Stickers

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Legendary horror writer and 30 Days of Night co-creator Steve Niles’ iconic paranormal detective Cal McDonald’s hard boiled adventures have captivated fans since his first appearance in the 1990 story “Big Head.” Cal McDonald has seen it all. Vampires, werewolves, ghouls, demons, mutants, maniacs, and every other thing that crawls out of the dark. Niles is revisiting his gruesome gumshoe in Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories, a collection of short stories.

Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories features a foreword by acclaimed actor and horror creator David Dastmalchian and a stunning painted cover by master illustrator Joe Jusko. Published by Clover Press’ The Fourth Leaf, a new imprint for creator-owned comics, books and graphic novels, this 216-page hardcover will collect ten brand-new Cal McDonald stories, each with an illustration by a different beloved comic artist. Fans can support the project on Kickstarter.

In the tradition of Mickey Spillane and Rymond Chandler, Niles sends Cal and his undead sidekick on a strange journey through a Los Angeles populated by monsters, freaks, ghouls, and all kinds of new creatures hell-bent on causing chaos.

Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories will feature gorgeous chapter illustrations by an incredible lineup of artists, including Cat Staggs, Liam Sharp, Scott Morse, Christopher Mitten, Gyula Nemeth, Steven Russell Black, Francesco Francavilla, Alison Sampson, and Damien Worm, each adding their own signature style to Cal McDonald’s world of hard-boiled horror.

In addition to the illustrated hardcover book, the Kickstarter campaign for Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories, we can exclusively reveal that Clover Press is creating exclusive Lithographs and a sticker featuring Joe Jusko’s cover art and a beautiful colored version of Cat Staggs’ illustration from the book.

Check them out below and don’t miss Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories on Kickstarter!

  • A dramatic scene featuring a woman in a green dress sitting on a desk holding a vintage telephone, while a man in a white shirt points a gun and another man in a suit stands behind, with a spooky background visible through a large window.
  • A silhouette of a man lighting a cigarette in front of a large, intensely red skull illustration against a dark background.
  • A silhouette of a man lighting a cigarette in front of a large red skull, set against a black background with a circular red border.
  • Book cover illustration featuring a woman in a green dress sitting on a desk with a vintage telephone, a man in a suit standing beside her, and another man in casual attire seated, holding a bottle. The background shows eerie figures visible through a window.

Exclusive: Marvel Masterworks returns from Clover Press with Exclusive Buttons

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Starting today, Marvel Comics’ longest-running, premier archival hardcover collection series is coming back in style! Clover Press will now publish the iconic Marvel Masterworks line, starting with four brand new editions that highlight four iconic eras of Marvel history and some of the industry’s greatest creators of all time. Clover Press is publishing three different covers for each book in the Marvel Masterworks line: the legacy trade dress that collectors already know and love, a variant cover of the legacy trade dress, and a bold and poppy new trade dress, designed by Clover Press Co-Founder and Art Director Robbie Robbins. The Kickstarter campaign for Marvel Masterworks is now live.

The campaign will also feature a slew of the kind of collectible extras that Clover Press is known for, including a Premium Works collector box, Fact Files character cards, journals with Masterworks branding and comic art, buttons, character stickers, mini prints, large artist edition prints, postcards, stationery-inspired inserts, facsimile posters, dustjackets, die-cut slipcases, and more to be announced during the campaign.

We have the exclusive reveal of the buttons!

A collection of comic book character buttons featuring various Marvel superheroes and villains, including recognizable faces expressing intense emotions.

The first wave of Clover Press’ Marvel Masterworks includes four titles:

  • In Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 18, Chris Claremont and Jim Lee begin their march towards X-Men #1, the Guiness Book of World Records top-selling comic book of all time—collecting THE UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) 256-268 & ANNUAL (1970) 14 and material from THE FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL (1963) 23, X-FACTOR ANNUAL (1986) 5 and THE NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL (1984) 6.

Featuring an introduction by Chris Claremont

  • In Marvel Masterworks: Super-Villain Team-Up, Vol. 1, Doctor Doom and his notorious accomplices Namor and the Red Skull take the stage in this classic Marvel series which gives the bad guys full rein—collecting GIANT-SIZE SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP (1975) 1-2, SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP (1975) 1-17, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) 27, THE AVENGERS (1963) 154-156, THE CHAMPIONS (1975) 16 and material from MARVEL PREVIEW (1975) 21.

Featuring an introduction by Roy Thomas

  • In Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor, Vol. 25, Walter Simonson and Sal Buscema’s original art is faithfully restored and looking better than ever as The God of Thunder leads an army into Hel itself in this fan-favorite classic every Marvel fan should have in their library—collecting THE MIGHTY THOR (1966) 360-369 and BALDER THE BRAVE (1985) 1-4.

Featuring an introduction by Walter Simonson

  • In Marvel Masterworks: The Tomb of Dracula, Vol. 6, high-stakes storytelling pulls long-running characters like Quincy Harker, Rachel van Helsing and Blade into a final reckoning that leaves no one untouched from collaborators Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan and Tom Palmer—collecting THE TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) 56-70.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks featuring The Uncanny X-Men, showcasing characters like Captain America, Black Widow, and Wolverine. Includes details about issues and creators.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks featuring 'Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up' with illustrations of various Marvel characters including Dr. Doom and Sub-Mariner. The background is green with decorative text detailing other comic issues included.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks featuring The Mighty Thor comic issues Nos. 360-369 and Balder the Brave Nos. 1-4, illustrated by Walter Simonson and Sal Buscema.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks featuring The Tomb of Dracula Nos. 56-70, showcasing Dracula and a female figure along with text highlights.
Cover of Marvel Comics' The Uncanny X-Men Volume 18 featuring characters Wolverine, Captain America, and Black Widow in action.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks Super-Villain Team-Up Volume 1 featuring Dr. Doom and the Sub-Mariner with bold titles and comic-style artwork.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks The Mighty Thor Volume 25 featuring Thor and a frog character with vibrant colors and bold graphics.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks: The Tomb of Dracula Volume 6, featuring Dracula and a dramatic scene with gravestones and characters in a gothic style.
Cover art for 'The Uncanny X-Men' featuring a dramatic depiction of characters including a female with short blonde hair and a male character displaying fierce expression and claws, showcasing the comic's dynamic style.
Cover of 'Super-Villain Team-Up' featuring characters Magneto and Doctor Doom, with colorful comic-style artwork.
Cover art of 'The Mighty Thor' comic book featuring a stylized green frog character and a red, menacing figure, alongside a woman's face, showcasing vibrant colors and bold graphic design.
Cover of 'The Tomb of Dracula' comic featuring a vampire with fangs and red eyes, alongside a mysterious figure in a red cape and a castle in the background.

Featuring an introduction by Kelley Jones.

The publication of the first wave of books marks just the first stage of Clover Press’ publishing plan to continue the historic Marvel Masterworks program, with an ambitious, ongoing schedule that will bring dozens of new editions of Marvel Masterworks series to print. Longtime Marvel series editor Cory Sedlmeier will continue in his role as editor and series steward, continuing the role that he’s served at Marvel for more than two decades.

Don’t miss out and support this new era of Marvel Masterworks, head to Kickstarter!

Crowdfunding Corner: DENIS KITCHEN: Three Comics Collections

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Conventional wisdom would have us believe that old hippies burn out and fade away, but conventional wisdom never met an overachiever like Denis Kitchen.

Self-publishing his humorous, sometimes psychedelic comics in the late ‘60s led to founding the incredibly influential Kitchen Sink Press that helped launch such underground luminaries as Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Trina Robbins, S. Clay Wilson, Justin Green, and Howard Cruse. Kitchen Sink weathered the ups and downs of the comics industry through the ‘90s publishing work by legendary artists Will Eisner, Al Capp, Charles Burns, and Harvey Kurtzman.

During the moral panic of the ‘80s involving police crackdowns, obscenity arrests, and censorship threats, Kitchen founded the non-profit organization Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) to help protect targeted comic shops and alternative comics publishers.

Kitchen’s inertia continued with Denis Kitchen Art Agency, representing Harvey Kurtzman, Will Eisner, and other heavy hitters.

Throughout it all, Kitchen drew his own comics, often self-deprecating autobiography with the occasional flights of fancy into his subconscious or whimsical takedowns of corporate chicanery. These comics (and illustrations for alternative newspapers) made their way into various anthologies but have never been collected…until now!

Fellow cartoonist and founder of the comics press and distro Birdcage Bottom Books J.T. Yost hopes to bring a fresh audience (alongside established fans) to Kitchen’s work by compiling and risograph printing three loosely-themed collections: Hippie Komix, Square Comix, and Working Stiff Comics. These limited-edition collections (200 copies of each title) will be available through a Kickstarter campaign currently running through Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 8:55 AM EDT.

Cover art for 'Hippie Komix #1' featuring a whimsical, exaggerated character with a large nose and long hair, smoking and surrounded by swirling smoke, set against an orange tie-dye background.
A cartoon cover featuring a green, bulbous-headed character with a bow tie, looking shocked, next to a gray, boxy robot character angrily pointing. The title 'SQUARE COMIX' is prominently displayed above them with the word 'OUT!' in a speech bubble.
Cover of 'Working Stiff Comics' featuring an illustrated character with a bald head at a factory-style assembly line, with a clock in the background and a dish of round objects.
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