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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

Preview: Narco #4

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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.
Comic panel depicting a dramatic scene where one character is reaching out to another, amidst an explosion and chaos. The character in danger shouts for help while his friend tries to rescue him.
Two individuals sitting on the back of an ambulance, looking concerned as smoke billows from a nearby building. In the foreground, one person is wearing a watch, listening to its beeping sound.
Two young men sitting in a dimly lit area. One is holding a drink and appears upset, while the other looks contemplative. They are discussing feelings of anger and support.
A promotional comic book cover for 'Narco' by Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard, featuring stylized artwork and a quote from the author about its pop-culture appeal.

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.

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

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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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Preview: Narco #3

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Narco #3

(W) Doug Wagner (A) Daniel Hillyard

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.

Narco #3

Narco #2 dives right into its concept but feels a bit rushed by the end of the issue

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Handcuffed and trapped in an interrogation room, Marcus becomes the prime suspect in a brutal murder he’s sure he witnessed. The cops won’t believe him, and his narcolepsy isn’t helping. Clearing his name is only step one. Step two is finding the real killer before the real killer finds him.

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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Preview: Narco #2

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Narco #2

(W) Doug Wagner (A) Daniel Hillyard

Handcuffed and trapped in an interrogation room, Marcus becomes the prime suspect in a brutal murder he’s sure he witnessed. The cops won’t believe him, and his narcolepsy isn’t helping. Clearing his name is only step one. Step two is finding the real killer before the real killer finds him.

Narco #2

Narco #1 is a hell of an opener that delivers shocking horror. A great premise and solid delivery.

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Marcus Wesphal has a rare form of narcolepsy— when he gets excited, he passes out. He’s adapted: homebound life, a harmless infatuation with the girl next door. But when he witnesses her murder and collapses, he becomes suspect #1. Now, he must leave his apartment to pursue a killer.

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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Narco #1 Heads Back for a New Printing

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Narco #1, second printing

Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard’s Narco was an instant sell-out at the distributor level upon release. Image Comics has fast-tracked Narco #1 for reprint to keep up with the wave of interest for the new series.

The second printing cover will feature art by Hillyard and pay homage to the iconic Scream movie poster.

Marcus Wesphal blacks out from the slightest surge of excitement, a narcoleptic curse that’s kept him quiet, calm, and locked away at home. But when he witnesses the girl next door’s murder and collapses, he wakes to find himself the prime suspect. Now Marcus has one chance to clear his name: outrun his failing body, reconstruct the moments he lost, and hunt a killer before he blacks out again… possibly for good.

Narco #1, second printing (Lunar Code 0126IM8553) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 1.

Narco #1 is a hell of an opener that delivers shocking horror

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Narco #1

Marcus Wesphal has a rare form of narcolepsy— when he gets excited, he passes out. He’s adapted: homebound life, a harmless infatuation with the girl next door. But when he witnesses her murder and collapses, he becomes suspect #1. Now, he must leave his apartment to pursue a killer. Narco #1 is a great debut that sets up its premise well and delivers some classic horror vibes.

Written by Doug Wagner, Narco #1 is a fantastic start to the series that really keeps things focused. The issue introduces us to Marcus and through various moments, we learn when his heartbeat increases due to stress/excitement, he passes out. Wagner doesn’t tell us this and instead chooses to show us putting Marcus into situations where it happens or he’s trying to manage it.

But Wagner also gives us a character to like with Marcus. He has friends he regularly hangs out with and is rather shy. He’s relatable, an everyman, who is just trying to manage his life… and figure out how to ask his crush out. That’s the build up to the issue which ends with a blood splattering shock that is expected due to the premise of the comic but delivered with a surprise still.

Part of the enjoyment of the comic is due to the art of Daniel Hillyard. The style has a grounded feel about it making Marcus come off as a schlub and a bit weak in a way. This isn’t some super person who will run after some villain but instead he’s clearly borderline wimp. The color by Dave Sewart and lettering by Ed Dukeshire helps round out the look of the comic that’s in Hillyard’s distinct style but also visually is interesting in what it focuses on. Marcus running, the count of his monitor, the way the passing out is depicted, it creates an intriguing look. Then there’s the end which is presented in a fantastic way that ups the shocks and puts the comic squarely in the horror space.

Narco #1 is a fantastic debut that’s an interesting concept and done so in a way that’s just really well done. The characters are easy to connect with and even when you know the concept, it still delivers a punch at the end. It’s a great start that has us excited to see what’s next.

Story: Doug Wagner Art: Daniel Hillyard
Color: Dave Stewart Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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