"Mutated Slashers and Homicidal Chickens Face Off in the Debut Graphic Novel from Clover Press’s The Fourth Leaf Publishing Imprint"
"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’s 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."
As an exclusive treat for Daily Dead readers, we have the first look at Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard's I LOVE APOCALYPTIC ZOMBIE MISFITS:
From the Press Release: "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!
'People often tell me I write weird books. I don't. I write stories about friendship, family, loyalty, and wonderfully broken people that just happen to feature serial killers, cannibals, homicidal furries, and, in the case of I LOVE APOCALYPTIC ZOMBIE MISFITS, murder chickens.' says writer Doug Wagner. 'Somehow, Daniel and I managed to make our previous books look almost responsible, and Clover Press encouraged us every step of the way. Together, we've created a wonderfully weird beast that I absolutely cannot wait to unleash on the world.'
Artist Daniel Hillard adds, 'I never could have imagined that mine and Doug’s love of the quirky and horrific would bring us to a place of crazed cultists, a Frankenstein-esque serial killer, immortal murder chickens and a zombie-driven-apocalyptic-
'When Doug and Daniel first pitched me on this, I pretty much greenlit it when they said ‘Murder Chickens,’' said Clover Press Publisher Hank Kanalz. 'But at the heart of this story is the family Doug and Daniel have crafted - this is about what and who you’d die for. And Murder 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.
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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