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SDCC 2026: Clover Press Announces The Fourth Leaf, an All-New Creator Owned Imprint

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Clover Press has announced The Fourth Leaf, a new line of creator-owned comics and graphic novels. Clover Press’ creator-owned line will kick off later this year with all-new work from beloved duo Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard and horror legend Steve Niles, along with a deluxe, oversized new edition of Sean Lewis and Jonathan Marks Barravecchia‘s critically acclaimed Bear Pirate Viking Queen. 

The first round of the upcoming creator-owned comics are eclectic, exciting, and now on Kickstarter, where fans can sign up to be notified by email when the campaigns launch. The first three titles in the new Clover Press creator owned imprint are:

I LOVE APOCALYPTIC ZOMBIE MISFITS

by Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard 

From the creative team behind Image Comic’s PLASTIC, PLUSH, VINYL, I WAS A FASHION SCHOOL SERIAL KILLER, and NARCO comes a brand new graphic novel that blends the dark comedy and horror they’re known for with a wild supernatural twist, all delivered with their signature irreverent humor. 

Resurrected in a vat of holy motor oil, a nerdy pacifist finds himself trapped inside the hulking body of a supernatural slasher and forced to protect a psychic kid from the forces of Heaven, Hell, and everything in between. It’s a lot to process, but at least he’s got a Halloween mask and a squad of homicidal chickens!

Sign up for the Kickstarter prelaunch page here to receive an email when the campaign launches. 

I LOVE APOCALYPTIC ZOMBIE MISFITS

BEAR PIRATE VIKING QUEEN

by Sean Lewis and Jonathan Marks Barravecchia 

From writer Sean Lewis (King Spawn) and artist Jonathan Marks Barravecchia comes a dynamic, deluxe, and blood-splattered oversized hardcover of conquest and carnage. Rendered in stunning watercolor, BEAR PIRATE VIKING QUEEN is a gripping and gorgeous story of bloody battling bears, violent vikings, and the epic struggle for what the world will become. This publication marks the first time that the popular series has been published in hardcover.

Sign up for the Kickstarter prelaunch page here to receive an email when the campaign launches.

BEAR PIRATE VIKING QUEEN

CAL McDONALD: PLAGUE OF EVIL AND OTHER STORIES

by Steve Niles and a superstar line-up of international artists

From legendary horror writer Steve Niles, creator of 30 Days of Night, comes Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories, a new short story collection starring his cult-favorite paranormal detective, Cal McDonald. In the tradition of Mickey Spillane and Rymond Chandler, Niles sends Cal 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

Exclusive: The DC Art of Michael Turner Ashcan Cover Revealed!

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Legendary artist Michael Turner’s work at DC helped cement his iconic status as one of the most beloved and recognizable comic book artists of his generation. Clover Press and Aspen Comics have announced the definitive collection of Turner’s DC Comics artwork in The DC Art of Michael Turner, the third volume in Clover Press’ The DC Art Of… books, the recent line of high-end boutique art books showcasing the very best artists to craft the DC multiverse. The 9” x 12” deluxe hardcover edition from Clover and Aspen will collect much of Turner’s DC comics work in one comprehensive, oversized volume, including his interpretations of iconic DC Super Heroes Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, the Justice League, and many more. Don’t miss out and support the project today!

This campaign features a 200+ page, 9″ x 12″, high-end coffee table book celebrating Michael Turner’s acclaimed work for DC and will include exclusive items available only through the Kickstarter campaign. In addition to the oversized hardcover, this campaign will include The DC Art of Michael Turner Ashcan, a special “sketchbook” edition featuring a sampling of black-and-white artwork from the collection, a Kickstarter-exclusive slipcase and dust jacket, and multiple DC Portfolio sets spotlighting Turner’s unforgettable takes on Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, and The Flash. The book also features an introduction by Ghost Machine editor-in-chief, former DC Chief Creative Officer and executive producer on Ekos, Geoff Johns, as well as thoughts from friends and collaborators Jeph Loeb, Brad Meltzer, and Dan DiDio.

In 1994, Michael Turner began working for Top Cow Productions, co-creating the popular indie comic series Witchblade, before debuting his creator-owned series Fathom in 1998, which became the best-selling comic book of that year. In 2002, Michael left Top Cow Productions to start Aspen MLT LLC., and created the hit indie title Soulfire while continuing his work on Fathom. Beginning in the early 2000s, Turner made a significant artistic impact at DC, most notably through his interior and cover artwork on Superman/Batman, which helped introduce a new generation of fans to Supergirl. Turner would go on to be widely celebrated for his striking cover art featuring legendary DC Super Heroes including Superman, The Flash, and the Justice League. Turner died in 2008, at the age of 37, from complications from treatment for bone cancer.

We have the exclusive reveal of the cover to The DC Art of Michael Turner Ashcan, a special “sketchbook” edition featuring a sampling of black-and-white artwork from the collection. Check out the cover below and support the project today!

THE DC ART OF MICHAEL TURNER Ashcan

Exclusive Preview: Dick Tracy Heads to Space. Check out Dick Tracy: 1961-1964 before Time Runs Out Tonight!

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Dick Tracy debuted in newspapers on Sunday, October 4, 1931 and was written and drawn solely by creator Chester Gould until 1977. Through Gould’s nearly five decades of dedication on the strip, he created a pantheon of eclectic supporting characters like Pruneface, The Mole, Flattop, and Tess Trueheart that make Tracy the beloved character he is today. The Library of American Comics remastered and collected the strip in a series of hardcover collections, many of which are out of print and highly sought after. Now Clover Press and the Library of American Comics have been bringing the collections back to print in an affordable softcover format with Dick Tracy: 1961-1964, featuring Gould’s iconic early 60s strips. Backers will receive all four volumes at once, as well as commemorative prints of each of the covers by Cat Staggs, Brent Schoonover, Howie Noel, and Daniel Hillyard. The Kickstarter is now live and ends soon!

The new softcover will collect the strip strictly by year, reprinting each installment from January 1 to December 31. Each volume will measure 11″ x 8.5″ in a horizontal format and will slide into a vertical slipcase, designed for protection and easy shelving. Each year’s collection will also feature a new cover by a diverse selection of contemporary artists. 

Backers will receive all four volumes at once and can choose from different tiers and add-ons with a multitude of incredible extra rewards, including a sticker pack, trading cards, and a lithograph including art by Chester Gould featured in the New York Sunday News.

We have an exclusive look at some of the strips from the ’64 years as Dick Tracy is involved with the space race! Check out the comics below and then back the project before it ends on Friday, May 29 2026 12:00 AM EDT.

Exclusive: Amazing Spider-Man Puzzle from Clover Press Revealed!

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While Spider-Man might be known for his adventures in monthly comics, animated shows, and movies, he was also a mainstay in newspapers during the 80s. Between killer robots, Doctor Doom’s flying saucer, the rise of the Spider Brigade, and the infamous Spidey Jeans craze, the 1980s kept Peter Parker on his toes and newspaper readers glued to Stan Lee’s thrilling daily Amazing Spider-Man Comic Strip. Now, longtime fans and new readers alike can discover Spider-Man’s offbeat, thrilling adventures in four lovingly crafted softcover collections of The Amazing Spider-Man Newspaper Comic from Clover Press. This newest collection features all of the newspaper adventures from 1981 to 1984 – written by Stan Lee with art by Iron Man co-creator Larry Lieber, longtime Airboy artist Fred Kida, and renowned Transformers artist Floro Dery – this newest deluxe slipcase editions are coming soon to Kickstarter. 

Originally remastered and collected by The Library of American Comics in hardcover editions that are now largely out of print, these classic newspaper strips are highly sought after by collectors. Thanks to the success of the first Kickstarter, Clover Press is continuing to republish the series in affordable softcover editions of The Amazing Spider-Man, reprinting each strip just as readers experienced them nationwide, with the full-color Sunday pages integrated with the dailies. Each volume will measure 11″ x 8.5″ in a horizontal format and come housed in a vertical slipcase designed for protection and easy shelving. Backing this Kickstarter campaign will allow readers to get all four volumes in one bundle.

As with previous campaigns, not only can you get the collected newspaper strips, but also stickers, lithographs, a second pocket book facsimile, and more. We have the exclusive revealed of the puzzle you can get as part of the campaign.

Check out the  beautiful Amazing Spider-Man puzzle and then sign up for the campaign so you don’t miss out when it launches!

Exclusive: “Hero Caps” are Back with The Marvel Art of Mike Zeck in X-Men form!

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The Marvel Art of Mike Zeck

Clover Press and Marvel have been teaming up for The Marvel Art Of… books, a series of high-end, boutique artbooks that showcase legendary Marvel Comics artists, featuring iconic images alongside rare and never-before-seen artwork. The tenth book in the stunning series is The Marvel Art of Mike Zeck, a high-end coffee table book featuring a portfolio, prints, and more that celebrate the career of the well-loved artist.

Breaking out at Marvel in 1977 as the penciler for Shang-Chi, Master of Kung-Fu, Mike Zeck grew to fame illustrating the twelve-issue Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars in which he designed the new iconic black costume for Spider-Man. Zeck’s mile-long list of contributions to Marvel include Kraven’s Last Hunt, Punisher: Circle of Blood, Captain America, Spectacular Spider-Man, and more, though he is remembered the most for work on the first Punisher mini-series in 1986, which has influenced every artist who has since illustrated the character. Head to Kickstarter to support the campaign.

The Marvel Art Of… books are a series of high-end, boutique artbooks that showcase legendary Marvel Comics’ artists, featuring iconic images alongside rare and never-before-seen artwork. The Marvel Art of Mike Zeck collects Zeck’s most stunning, most action-packed, and most well-loved Marvel illustrations from Marvel titles like Captain America, Spider-Man, Punisher and more in a 200+ page 9″ x 12″ high end coffee table book. The campaign will also feature 11″ x 17″ prints, stickers, a puzzle, signed books, and more. The Marvel Art Of… series debuted in 2023 with The Marvel Art of David Mack and The Marvel Art of Alex Maleev, followed by stunning art books for Michael Allred, Russell Dauterman, Mike Del Mundo, Dan dos Santos, Tyler Kirkham, David Nakayama, and Michael Turner.

We have an exclusive look at the “Hero Caps” that you can get with the campaign, a nice throwback to a certain popular fad/game from the 90s. Check them out below and go support the Kickstarter today!

Crowdfunding Corner: New Jeffrey Brown and Dick Tracy Collection

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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.

We’ll be updating the format as we get a better handle of the needs of this sort of coverage, so stay tuned and check out the first round of projects!

“Climb Every Mountain” by Jeffrey Brown

Climb Every Mountain

Publisher: N/A
Creative Team: Jeffrey Brown
Launch Date: Funding Now – ends June 7 2026 7:17 AM EDT
Risk: Low – The team are professionals having done crowdfunding campaigns before and delivering

Climb Every Mountain is hand-drawn sequential art by Jeffrey Brown arguing against the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in creative endeavors using the analogy of climbing a mountain. 

Partnering with fellow cartoonist J.T. Yost for the risograph printing and campaign management, this crowdfunding campaign offers multiple versions of the comic as risograph prints and mini-comics. There are also opportunities to get original art and incredible limited-edition items, and even a one-on-one (two?) meeting with Jeffrey & J.T.!

Dick Tracy Collection – Back in Print Softcovers 1961-1964

Dick Tracy Collection - Back in Print Softcovers 1961-1964

Publisher: Clover Press
Creative Team: Chester Gould
Launch Date: Funding Now – ends May 29 2026 12:00 AM EDT
Risk: Low – The publisher has run previous campaigns and delivered

Dick Tracy debuted in newspapers on Sunday, October 4, 1931 and was written and drawn almost entirely by creator Chester Gould until 1977. Through Gould’s nearly five decades of dedication on the strip, he created a pantheon of eclectic supporting characters like Pruneface, The Mole, Flattop, and Tess Trueheart that make Tracy the beloved character he is today. The Library of American Comics remastered and collected the strip in a series of hardcover collections, many of which are out of print and highly sought after. Now Clover Press and the Library of American Comics are bringing the collections back to print in an affordable softcover format with Dick Tracy: 1961-1964, featuring Gould’s iconic early 60s strips. Backers will receive all four volumes at once, as well as commemorative prints of each of the covers by Cat Staggs, Brent Schoonover, Howie Noel, and Daniel Hillyard.

The new softcover will collect the strip strictly by year, reprinting each installment from January 1 to December 31. Each volume will measure 11″ x 8.5″ in a horizontal format and will slide into a vertical slipcase, designed for protection and easy shelving. Each year’s collection will also feature a new cover by a diverse selection of contemporary artists. 

Backers will receive all four volumes at once and can choose from different tiers and add-ons with a multitude of incredible extra rewards, including a sticker pack, trading cards, and a lithograph including art by Chester Gould featured in the New York Sunday News. Backers who pledge within the first 48 hours to “The Early Bird Edition” tier will receive a discount and an exclusive bookmark featuring art by Brent Schoonover.

Exclusive: Get a look at The DC Art of Bruno Redondo Dust Jacket

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Clover Press has announced The DC Art of Bruno Redondo, the second volume in the The DC Art Of… books, the recent line of high-end boutique art books showcasing the very best artists to craft the DC multiverse. Three-time Eisner Award-winning artist Bruno Redondo has built a world-class career perfecting his art for DC’s comics in the 21st century, and now, The DC Art of Bruno Redondo collects his very best work from the first era of an already impressive career. With over 200 pages, the 9”x12” volume highlights Redondo’s defining runs on Injustice and Nightwing, as well special selections from Justice League; Batman: Black & White; Harley Quinn: Black, White & Red; and much more. Head to Kickstarter to sign up for the pre-launch page ahead of the campaign’s launch.

After making a name for himself on titles like Human Target (with Len Wein), Push, and Batman: Arkham Unhinged, Bruno Redondo joined his Star Wars: Darth Maul collaborator Tom Taylor (DCeased, All-New Wolverine) to take the reins of Injustice: Gods Among Us, elevating a digital-first video game tie-in comic to a fan-favorite series with a fiercely devoted readership. The scope and tenure of the story also provided the perfect testing ground for Bruno to experiment with and hone his signature style of fluid, unencumbered pencil work combined with a precision sense of design. After Injustice’s conclusion, Bruno lent his name to other high-profile DC series, including Justice League (with Scott Snyder), Titans (with Dan Abnett), and Suicide Squad (again with Tom Taylor). Beginning with Nightwing #78, Bruno and Tom Taylor began what quickly became one of the seminal runs on comics’ first sidekick, Dick Grayson. Their take on the former Boy Wonder was refreshingly bright for a bat book, in both narrative tone and visual style, and put Dick in the comics spotlight for the first time in years. The unique kinetic language and attention to detail that Bruno brought to the character helped the series top itself month after month and, ultimately, earn Eisner Awards for Best Continuing Series and Best Single Issue. Bruno would also take home the Eisner for Best Cover Artist. 

The DC Art of Bruno Redondo will feature a collection of Bruno’s extensive work with DC, as well as an introduction by Bruno’s frequent creative partner, #1 New York Times-bestselling writer Tom Taylor. The campaign will also feature extras, including rarely-seen sketches and commissions, Redondo’s Nightwing covers, a fold-out edition of the iconic Nightwing #87, a sticker pack, a poster pack, and more, available in Clover Press’ traditional options of hardcover, dust jacket, slipcase, and signed slipcase editions.

We have the exclusive reveal of the dust jacket which features some of Redondo’s amazing art. You can sign up now so you don’t miss out when it launches.

Exclusive: Stan Lee and John Romita’s The Amazing Spider-Man Newspaper Strip Returns to print from Clover Press and The Library of American Comics and we have a Look at the Bookmark from the Project

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The Amazing Spider-Man swung into newsprint on Monday, January 3, 1977, bringing Marvel’s most popular hero from comic pages to newspapers worldwide. Through Stan Lee’s storytelling and John Romita’s masterful art, the strip delivered dramatic storylines that pitted Spidey against classic foes while introducing brand new characters, helping make Spider-Man a household name beyond the comic book stands. Now, for the first time ever in softcover, Stan Lee and John Romita’s The Amazing Spider-Man Classic Newspaper Comics will return to print as a part of Clover Press’ spectacular new line of deluxe slipcase editions. The pre-launch page for the Kickstarter campaign is now live.

The Amazing Spider-Man Classic Newspaper Comics campaign features for volumes, with strips from the years 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980. Each volume will measure 11″ x 8.5″ in a horizontal format and slide into a vertical slipcase, designed for protection and easy shelving. The first offering will collect the strip from the years 1977 to 1980. Backing this Kickstarter campaign will allow readers to get all four volumes in one bundle. The campaign will also include extras such as a puzzle, stickers, lithographs, and more.

As part of the campaign, you can get a bookmark and we have an exclusive first look.

Exclusive: Clover Press to Reprint Classic Chester Gould Dick Tracy comics strips with Deluxe Editions. Watch the trailer!

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Chester Gould’s classic Dick Tracy comic strips are coming back to print from Clover Press in  definitive deluxe slipcase editions, featuring new contemporary cover art by renowned comic book artists Jerry Ordway, Stewart Kenneth Moore, J.K. Snyder III, and Juan Jose Ryp, and an all-new, brilliant pop-art inspired slipcase artwork by David Mack! Fans can support the project on Backerkit now!

Clover Press’s new collections will give readers a chance to see the strip in its earlier years, collecting each and every strip published between 1941 and 1944. Each volume will measure 11″ x 8.5″ in a horizontal orientation. Additionally, each book will slide into a vertical slipcase, featuring all-new art by David Mack and Stewart Kenneth Moore, to better protect the book and shelve more readily. 

Backers will receive all four volumes at once and can choose from different tiers and add-ons with a multitude of incredible extra rewards. Additional rewards include a sticker pack, a lithograph including art by Chester Gould featured in LIFE Magazine, and a trading card set featuring “Dick Tracy Case Files” which will only be available via BackerKit. Additionally, Backers who pledge within the first 48 hours to “The Early Bird Edition” tier will receive a discount and an exclusive bookmark featuring masterful artwork by David Mack. 

We have the exclusive reveal of the trailer for the campaign. You can support it now!

Exclusive Reveal: The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo gets Stickers featuring Del Mundo’s art!

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Clover Press and Marvel are collaborating for The Marvel Art Of… books, a series of high-end, boutique artbooks that showcase legendary Marvel Comics artists, featuring iconic images alongside rare and never-before-seen artwork. The eighth book in the stunning series will be The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo, a high-end coffee table book, portfolio, and prints that celebrate the career of the renowned  comic book artist. You can sign up now so you don’t miss it when it launches.

Mike Del Mundo is known for his vivid colors, creative storytelling and concept-driven covers that bring some of the most iconic Marvel characters to life. Bursting on the scene with his breakthrough cover run on X-Men Legacy, Del Mundo went on to do interior work on Elektra, Thor, Avengers, and numerous other classic Marvel heroes. Decorated with many prestigious awards and nominations for his art, Del Mundo continues to leave an indelible mark on the industry, pushing artistic boundaries and redefining visual storytelling.

The Marvel Art Of… books are a series of high-end, boutique artbooks that showcase legendary Marvel Comics’ artists, featuring iconic images alongside rare and never-before-seen artwork. The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo collects Del Mundo’s innovative art from Marvel titles like X-Men, Avengers, Deadpool, Thor, Elektra, Spider-Man and more in a 224-page 9″ x 12″ high end coffee table book. The campaign will also feature 11″ x 17″ prints, posters, stickers, a puzzle, signed books, original sketches and more.

We have the exclusive reveal of the stickers featuring Del Mundo’s art that you can get by backing this project. Make sure to sign up for the project so you don’t miss out when it launches.

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