Hard-Boiled Paranormal Detective Cal McDonald Returns in New Clover Press Collection
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Horror comic creator Steve Niles is bringing back his iconic paranormal detective Cal McDonald in a new crowdfunded short story collection published through Clover Press.
Horror comic fans have plenty to celebrate as Steve Niles brings back his signature occult investigator, Cal McDonald. Nearly forty years after the character first appeared, and two decades since the last short story collection, Clover Press is launching a Kickstarter campaign for Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories. The upcoming volume features ten brand new tales written by Niles, capturing the same gritty, hard-boiled noir style that predated his breakout work on 30 Days of Night.
What makes this release stand out for comic enthusiasts is the collaborative lineup assembled for the project. Every story in the collection is paired with interior art from a different heavy-hitting creator, including Liam Sharp, Francesco Francavilla, Cat Staggs, Christopher Mitten, and several other industry veterans. Published under Clover Press and their new creator-owned imprint, The Fourth Leaf, the book leans heavily into the pulp sensibilities of classic detective fiction while populating its version of Los Angeles with ghouls, monsters, and various supernatural threats.
As reported by IGN, the ongoing crowdfunding campaign offers supporters a range of physical extras, including custom prints, lithographs, stickers, and a premium slipcase upgrade for collectors. For a community that increasingly values tangible editions and physical media ownership in an increasingly digital world, this campaign provides a strong incentive to back independent comic publishing directly. Niles has made it clear that he is eager to tell more stories with the character, making this release a crucial test of whether the audience is ready for a full-scale return of his favorite supernatural antihero.
Tags: Comics, Crowdfunding, Horror, Graphic Novels
Original article: IGN South Africa