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

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

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!

Exclusive: Marvel Masterworks returns from Clover Press with Exclusive Buttons

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

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 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 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.

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!

Exclusive: Explore Clover Press’ Reminiscent: Art of Zeronis with this Exclusive Preview

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Clover Press has announced Reminiscent: Art of Zeronis, a stunning art book showcasing the signature work of one of the most celebrated character and concept artists in modern gaming—Paul “Zeronis” Kwon. The 152-page deluxe hardcover book presents a wide-ranging selection of Zeronis’s art across professional projects, fan art, and personal pieces. Featuring dynamic portraits, striking character concepts, and original designs, the book offers a rare look at Zeronis’ creative evolution and highlights his passion for storytelling through art. The crowdfunding campaign has passed its goal and runs until Friday, October 2 2026 12:00 AM EDT.

Paul Kwon, known professionally as Zeronis, is a concept artist specializing in character design for the video game industry. Zeronis attended the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, then later built his reputation at Riot Games, where he created fan-favorite League of Legends characters like Ahri, Vi, and Gwen, along with the widely beloved Star Guardian series and the virtual K-Pop group, K/DA. His work has since extended to major titles such as Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor. Known for his ability to fuse semi-realistic rendering with stylized design, Zeronis creates characters that feel both larger than life and emotionally grounded.

The upgraded edition of Reminiscent: Art of Zeronis is housed in a limited edition slipcase, and select tiers will also include exclusive print sets, sticker sheets, a collectible numbered lithograph, and high end acrylic prints, making this a must-have for fans, collectors, and aspiring artists alike.

We have an exclusive preview of the art book, check it out below and don’t miss out and support it now!

A digital painting of a woman with long, flowing, iridescent blue hair and purple horns, wearing intricate armor. She has piercing eyes and ornate earrings, with a mystical and ethereal aura surrounding her.

Digital illustration of a stylish young woman with black and blonde hair, wearing a cropped top and accessories, posing with a peace sign against a colorful abstract background.

Exclusive Preview: I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits from Horror Superstars Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Whenever writer Doug Wagner and artist Daniel Hillyard team up, fans can look forward to macabre, madcap, fiercely independent comics where serial killers, cultists, and fashion designers run amok. Since their acclaimed 2017 series Plastic, the two creators have established an acclaimed line of offbeat horror books, selling over 400,000 copies of their killer comics worldwide! Now they are re-uniting to kick off Clover Press’ The Fourth Leaf, a new line of creator-owned comics and graphic novels with their brand-new graphic novel, I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits! The hilarious and horrifying supernatural thriller will be available as a deluxe hardcover. Fans can support the project on Kickstarter now.

From the creative team behind Image Comic’s bestselling 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. I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits begins when a nerdy pacifist finds himself resurrected in a vat of holy motor oil and 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!

The Kickstarter campaign for I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits will also feature an exclusive Dust Jacket Edition with art from comics legend Chris Bachalo, a Deluxe Slipcase Edition of the book, exclusive art prints, and even a Murder Chickens Card Game! Fans can support I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits on Kickstarter now.

Check out this exclusive preview and support I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits on Kickstarter now!

Exclusive: Get your Murder Chickens Card Game with the I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits Kickstarter!

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Whenever writer Doug Wagner and artist Daniel Hillyard team up, fans can look forward to macabre, madcap, fiercely independent comics where serial killers, cultists, and fashion designers run amok. They’re re-uniting to kick off Clover Press’ The Fourth Leaf, a new line of creator-owned comics and graphic novels with their brand-new graphic novel, I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits! The hilarious and horrifying supernatural thriller will be available as a deluxe hardcover. Fans can support the project on Kickstarter now.

I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits begins when a nerdy pacifist finds himself resurrected in a vat of holy motor oil and 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!

Did you say homicidal chickens!?

As part of the Kickstarter you can not only get the graphic novel, but also a Murder Chickens Card Game!

What’s that about a card game? We have the exclusive reveal of the card game launching as part of the crowdfunding project.

The game is simple, your goal is the get rid of all of your cards, but the murder chickens have other plans. You’ll attack your opponents, steal their cards, reverse the game play, skip turns, and more chaos, all the while the chaos meter grows!

MURDER CHICKENS: THE CARD GAME

The chickens have gone completely insane.

In Murder Chickens, your goal is simple: be the first player to get rid of all your cards.

Unfortunately, the chickens have other plans.

Attack your opponents. Steal their cards. Reverse the direction of play. Skip turns. Swap entire hands. And whatever you do, DON’T LET THE CHAOS METER REACH 10.

Because that’s when things get really bad.

At Chaos Level 3, attacks get stronger. At 6, you can start playing two cards at once. At 9, every attack targets EVERYONE. And at 10?

GOD HAS ABANDONED THE COOP.

Everyone throws away their hand and draws five new cards.

But that’s not all. You’ve got Chainsaw Chickens, Rabid Hens, Egg Bursts, Feather Storms, Apocalypse Hens, The Rooster King, and the ultimate act of chicken-based destruction: TOTAL COOP FAILURE.

Easy to learn. Fast to play. Completely unpredictable.

And if you’re brave enough to play Apocalypse Mode, you’re racing toward 666 points. Land on EXACTLY 666 and you don’t just win…

You become the GOD OF THE CHICKEN APOCALYPSE.

Gather your flock. Start the apocalypse.

MURDER CHICKENS: THE CARD GAME

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

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

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!

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.

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.

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

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

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!

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

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

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!

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

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!

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

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

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!

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