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Narco gets collected and comes to shelves this Fall

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

From the creative duo behind bestselling Plastic-Verse titles—Plastic, Plush, Vinyl, and I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer—comes the absurdist thriller, Narco. Issues #1-5, of this recent standalone story in the interconnected-universe of horror titles by Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard will be collected and available in its entirety in trade paperback this Fall from Image Comics.

The Plastic-Verse series have collectively sold over 400K copies worldwide to date and have quickly become fan-favorites among readers drawn to Wagner and Hillyard’s unique blend of dark humor, horror, crime, and surprising emotional depth. This latest entry into their oeuvre, Narco, shares similar DNA and has instantly resonated with the growing fandom.

In Narco, readers meet Marcus Wesphal, a man with a rare form of narcolepsy: when he gets excited, he blacks out. He’s adapted: homebound life and a harmless infatuation with the girl next door. But when he witnesses her murder (and then immediately, annoyingly, passes out) he becomes suspect number one. Now, he must leave his apartment to pursue her killer and clear his name.

The Narco trade paperback (ISBN: 9781534334991) will be available at local comic book shops, on Wednesday, October 7 and independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones on Tuesday, November 3.

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

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

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

Narco #5 wraps things up with a pretty satisfying finale

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Brett

Marcus believes he finally knows who the killer is. Now he’s setting the trap. But with his narcolepsy ready to drop him when the tension spikes, can Marcus stay conscious long enough to survive being the bait?

Story: Doug Wagner
Art: Daniel Hillyard
Color: Dave Stewart
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Preview: Narco #5

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Narco #5

(W) Doug Wagner (A) Daniel Hillyard

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.

Preview: Narco #4

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Narco #4

(W) Doug Wagner (A) Daniel Hillyard

Marcus has pushed everyone away. He doesn’t know who to trust. With someone trying to kill him and another murder pointing at him as the obvious suspect, Marcus believes he knows who the killer is. The only question left is… will anyone listen, or is he truly alone?

Comic book cover for 'Narco' issue 4, featuring a character standing over a bloody scene with the text 'BE YOU' on their shirt against a bright yellow background.

A young man in a T-shirt and beanie runs away from a fire in a room, showing expressions of fear and urgency.

A comic panel featuring two characters, one looking surprised while the other attempts to open a jammed door. The scene is chaotic, with flames visible in the background. Text bubbles depict the characters' dialogue: one is calling out to the other while expressing urgency.

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.

Narco #3 will keep you guessing as to who did it with some interesting twists and turns

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Brett

Marcus uncovers more evidence, and it’s pointing in every direction. Friends contradict facts. Memories feel unreliable. As paranoia tightens its grip, Marcus must confront a terrifying possibility… the killer isn’t a stranger. It might be someone he trusts or something far darker hiding in plain sight.

Story: Doug Wagner
Art: Daniel Hillyard
Color: Dave Stewart
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Zeus Comics
Kindle

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