Chad Burdette
50-Odd Years of Big Noses
by Hunt Emerson
Yep! Britain’s greatest underground cartoonist Hunt Emerson has been creating wild and wonderful comics for more than 50 frantic years.
Hunt Emerson‘s 50-odd Years of Big Noses contains the untold and often hilarious stories behind those five decades of surreal strips, as told by Hunt himself.
Illustrated throughout with cartoons and pages from obscure corners of Hunt’s archive, and stuffed full of irreverent chat between the maestro of mirth and journalist Rory Milne, 50-odd Years of Big Noses has pathos and laughs by turn.
In 2023, journalist/writer Rory Milne contacted me to ask if I was aware that it was 50 years since my first comic strip (of sorts) appeared in print, and suggested we do an interview. I agreed, and we had a 90 minute phone chat, which barely got us started. So we went on to have 5 more long chats, Rory transcribed them, and by this time we decided we were possibly looking at a book. I began designing and laying out the book – at that time tentatively titled “50 Years Underground”. Well, I was doing this work in my downtime, so 50 years have now become 50-plus years.
Our phone calls covered a lot of ground, from my earliest attempts at comix, through many years and many pages, and seemed to involve a lot of laughing. I’m including as much illustration as I can, using comix and illustrations that have not been widely seen, and the book is now pushing 220+ pages.
So journey back to Hunt’s heady Seventies, relive his prolific Eighties, blush at his smut-filled Nineties, marvel at his eclectic 2000s, wince at his cash-strapped 2010s, and celebrate him reaching today with work still on the books and his faculties somehow still intact!
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Cradle of the Gods – Collector’s Edition Graphic Novel
Three childhood friends. One legendary journey. A pirate adventure crafted to be held, opened, and lost in
Ten gripping chapters make up the 200-page epic main story. Brace yourself for ancient secret societies, giant Krakens, witches, pirates a-plenty, and warring raccoon brothers with a grudge as deep as the ocean.
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Guillaume Colomb of FunPlus’ Ellipsis Studio And Sea Of Conquest: Cradle Of The Gods Digital Comic
Over a further 48 high-quality pages, there are interviews, sketches, art variations, rich lore, PLUS an epic new 20-page story written by Griffin Sheridan & Ethan Parker, and illustrated by Simone D’Armini.
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Clover Press and Marvel are collaborating 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 will be THE MARVEL ART OF MIKE ZECK, a high-end coffee table book, along with portfolios and prints that celebrate the career of the renowned comic book 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 black costume for Spider-Man! Among his mile-long list of credits includes the landmark Spider-Man story, “Kraven’s Last Hunt,” that brought a new, darker tone to the Spider-Man mythos. He is remembered the most for work on the first Punisher mini-series in 1986 that has influenced every artist who has since illustrated the character.
“I’m excited to see so much of my Marvel work brought together in one prestige-format volume featuring the characters, covers, stories, and artwork that have connected with readers over the years, and happy to be able to share it with the fans who have supported my work throughout my career.” —Mike Zeck
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 224-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 books for Michael Allred, Russell Dauterman, Mike Del Mundo, Dan dos Santos, Tyler Kirkham, David Nakayama, and Michael Turner.
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The Book Of Deodato Jr.
A career-spanning, deluxe hardcover tribute to Mike Deodato Jr.’s epic legacy in fantasy, comics, and pop culture illustration.
The Book of Deodato Jr. welcomes you into the world of a renowned comics artist, Mike Deodato Jr. This deluxe 9″ x 12″ hardcover, curated by Joe Pruett, features over 200 pages of famous illustrations and rare pieces from Deodato’s archives. Many works appear publicly for the first time.
Every page is crafted with care, using rich colors and high-quality materials, so the book is as special as the art it holds. Through Kickstarter, we’re offering more than a collection. We’re creating a meaningful, collectible experience for fans and art lovers. Join us on Kickstarter to reserve your copy and help celebrate Deodato Jr.’s legacy.
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Villains – A Book of Dicks
A new book in the Dicks By Richard series.
Things are getting crazy right now. The world is sliding into a puritanical mindset, New and arbitrary restrictions on what is allowed on a site that caters for grown ups is not something we should stand for. So, in this window of uncertainty, I’m saying we throw a party while our parents are out of town. I made a surprise book of dicks!
First I drew superheroes as dicks, then I drew 31 dicks for Halloween, then I did all those dicks inspired by your favorite 3D animated characters. Now, it’s time for the villains.
Super villains, monsters of science fiction, comics, television and books. All drawn, with love, as beautiful dicks.
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Flippitoons – Collectible Hardcover and Trading Card Set!
Deluxe Hardcover Edition filled with illustrations and field notes by noted Oddibiologists Jim Fletcher and James Martin
At the Académie of the Unknown , presided over by Dr. Hugh Reeka, Jim Fletcher and James Martin acquired their dubious degrees in Oddibodology. The Oddibodologist is trained to look for the things just outside our perception of reality.
Leaning into his passion as a visual alchemist and applying his newly honed observational skills, Jim has kept a journal that contained many early indecipherable scribblings chronicling his findings. Many of these have been more fully realized in this Odditome that Clover Press has boldly published, flying in the face of conventional knowledge.
James Martin has joined Jim as the authority on Flippitoons classifications. He has organized and identified most of the Flippitoons known to date, and as more scaracters steadily creep into our world, his work will be invaluable to further advancing this fascinating field of study.
This book is a field guide to identifying the various scaracters and their inverse natures, and within these pages there is most likely a Flippitoon that speaks to you!
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Bo Hampton’s Fantastic Adventure Art Book! New!
This is the fourth Art Book from Bo Hampton. This one will have a focus on the realms of horror in comics!
The Adventure continues with our fourth epic collection of tales of comics and vast galleries of glorious art from a master of the craft!
Bo has long been a fan of classic horror (more the thriller kind than the slasher kind, mind you), and has a deep love of the original Universal Monsters, which he likes to pay tribute to in the many works on display:
SIGHT UNSEEN: Ghosts
RIVEN: Werewolves
VERDILAK: Vampires
CASTLE OF THE BAT: Frankenstein
Additionally, Bo’s new saga, 3 DEVILS incorporates multiple elements, including the ancient Zuvembie concept (which predates modern takes on Zombies), and partnering with Robert Tinnell, Bo’s exquisitely drawn DEMONS OF SHERWOOD blends many horror elements with the Robin Hood legend!
This new collection will be an over-sized (8.5×11) hardcover book with over 150 pages!!
The book includes rare insights into a 4 decade plus career, with a brand-new interview that sheds light on how he broke into comics after working as an art assistant to comic masters like Al Williamson and Will Eisner!
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BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE: God Killer
Bigfoot is accused of the murder of Odin in this BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE prequel!
While on a quest to find a lost ice giant, Bigfoot is caught in a battle with the gods! An elderly Odin has been murdered, and Benny is the prime suspect! BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE: God Killer is a 26 page, full color comic book that that brings forward the history of our cryptid warrior. This is a one-shot story, perfect for new readers to the BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE family.
Written by Casey Allen & Dan Price. Art by Justin Adcock. Colors by Dan Price. Published by Homebrewed Comics.
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Zombies We’re Human Too – Jonathan Hedrick Exclusive Comic
Stranger Things actor Austin Janowsky produces a 24 page one shot of zombie stories written by Jonathan Hedrick, creator of the Recount
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Worthy Chaos Damnation 1: A Horror Adventure Comic
A fight for survival against destiny and the forces of the underworld. Think Buffy, Resident Evil, Silent hill, Horror & Supernatural
oin us for our prequel series remade, Damnation, with a 24-page issue 1! It’s already finished and will be shipped out within six weeks from the end of this campaign (PDFs will be sent out the day the Kickstarter ends or your payment goes through).
Related: Corissa Grant Conjures Up Some Worthy Chaos With Devastation: Supernatural Western Comic Issue #5
This series explores how Seraphina and Draven first crossed paths on her 18th birthday and the numerous monsters they encountered! See how Sera goes from a shy teen to a badass fighter. If you have never read any of our series, this one is great place to start!
All 3 of our series offer fan interactions, enabling users to collect physical journal pages to track cryptids/monsters and facilitate engagement with our hunters’ expeditions. At least one new page is released with each issue of the cryptids or monsters they encounter. And once you buy a journal, then every campaign you pledge to with a physical reward gets that page free.
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Athena Voltaire: The Complete Adventures vol 1
A deluxe hardcover collection starring globe-trotting, Nazi-punching, monster-killing adventurer Athena Voltaire!
In the knuckle-dusting style of classic pulp adventure comes Athena Voltaire, the globetrotting aviatrix who takes on Nazis, secret societies, mythical beasts, and unspeakable occult creatures! From sunken galleons to haunted mountain-top lairs to hidden jungle temples, our heroine faces peril at every turn as she races to save the world!
Launched online in 2001, the series has earned an Eisner Award nomination, a Russ Manning Award nomination, and three Harvey Award nominations, and has had a publishing home at Ape Entertainment, Dark Horse Comics, Action Lab Entertainment, and is now 100% in the hands of series creator/writer/artist Steve Bryant.
The Complete Adventures volume 1 collects and remasters the stories The Brotherhood of Shamballa, The Feathered Serpent, The Isle of the Dead, The Vampire Queen, and The Immortal Power in a 256-page deluxe oversized (7.5″ x 11″) hardcover.
Boston Metaphysical Society: Vol. 3 Special Edition Hardback
The complete Mystery at Pikes Peak steampunk mini-series, new pin up art, and a new story all in one gorgeous book.
This campaign is to print our SPECIAL EDITION HARDBACK AND SOFTBACK of BOSTON METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY VOLUME 3.
This deluxe volume features not only the complete Mystery at Pikes Peak mini-series, but includes new pin up art, all of the previous variant covers, and a NEW and EXCLUSIVE ELEVEN PAGE STORY, The Wraith of Mechanics Hall, with art by Roberta Ingranata, into a huge 136+ page book!
Without further ado, here’s our cover by the amazing Claudia Ianniciello (Critical Role, Dr. Who, White Ash Comics, and more!)
If you are new to the series, the original six issue mini-series is about an ex-Pinkerton detective, a spirit photographer, and a genius scientist who battle supernatural forces in late 1800’s Boston. They live in an alternate steampunk history where ghosts and demons are a normal part of life. Families known as the Great Houses control the economy of the Great States of America while the middle class and lower classes sole purpose are to serve the Great Houses.
Mystery at Pikes Peak is about the team (Samuel, Caitlin, Granville, and Alma), fearing arrest, flee Boston to arrive at the only safe haven they have–Tesla’s Experimental Station in Colorado Springs. There they meet Tesla’s most unlikely partner, Meihui Zhou, a scientist from the Great House Zhou in California. Life gets more complicated when an attempt is made on Tesla’s life and Caitlin’s psychic abilities take a dangerous turn. Now, they must figure out who is trying to kill Tesla and what Caitlin’s visions are trying to tell her before anyone else dies.
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Malloch the Damned #1-2 – The Gay Son of Satan Horror Comic
A damned detective, a chaos imp, and a dying machine track a shapeshifting succubus from HELL! Feat. FLOPS Cover Art! (BOOHER, GAMBRO)
He’s handsome. He’s brooding. He’s clever. Good news, fellas. He’s very gay. None of that’s nearly as interesting as the fact that Moe Malloch is also the son of the devil.
Literally. Satan’s his dad.
Moe Malloch was living his best afterlife until he came out as gay. To everyone’s shock, Satan threw him out of Hell. Of all the atrocious things humans do, being a queer son of Satan is the worst?
That’s where we meet this immortal, grumpy, magical, whisky-drinking, I-wear-a-vest-because-it-looks-so-cool Hell-reject with a wry sense of humor.
He’s stuck on Earth until he can find a way back into the underworld. In the meantime, he solves supernatural crime.
In the series second installment, Moe Malloch is on the case from Hell as he ventures to Miracle, Alabama to investigate a SUSPECTED SUCCUBUS. But his mission is derailed by emotional warfare and an unfortunately timed petty crime.
Will Moe get this train back on the tracks or will he spend his last moments in the Bar Car?
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ORANGE CONE PRODUCTIONS ANNUAL – 2026
OUR FIRST ANNUAL FEATURE NEW STORIES FROM VOODOO NATIONS, BROKE DOWN AND 4 DEAD BODIES, COINS OF JUDAS AND PUP VAN WINKLE
ORANGE CONE ANNUAL is Orange Cone Productions’ first yearly anthology — a mammoth, all-inclusive comic book that brings together stories, characters, worlds, and creators from across our expanding Orange Cone universe. This isn’t just a collection — it’s a celebration of the stories, styles, and spirit that make Orange Cone what it is.
This annual anthology exists to:
- Give indie fans a single tome featuring multiple flagship titles.
- Celebrate the diversity of our worlds — from action and crime to supernatural, horror, and shared-universe storytelling.
- Offer both new and long-time fans something epic, collectible, and unforgettable.
- Showcase the work of amazing artists and writers that bring our Orange Cone stories to life.
What’s Inside?
The 2026 ORANGE CONE ANNUAL will feature original and exclusive content drawn from some of our most beloved series — plus stories you won’t find anywhere else. Titles and universes featured include:
? Upheaval
? Expired
? Pup Van Winkle
? Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies
? Voodoo Nations
…and more, all woven into a single, powerful annual
This annual is a storybook mosaic of interconnected universes, cherished ideas, and creative breakthroughs from across the Orange Cone portfolio.
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GODZILLA x KONG: The Art of Monsterverse Comics
A 240-page art book celebrating the first 12 years of Monsterverse comics and graphic novels!
This 240-page art book (9.3?x12.2?) celebrates the first 12 years of Monsterverse comics and graphic novels, showcasing artwork featuring Godzilla, Kong, and the full roster of Titans across the Monsterverse. It highlights the work of Arthur Adams, Zid, Drew Johnson, Christian Ward, and many more, features an all-new original cover by fan-favorite Godzilla artist EJ Su, and includes Kickstarter-exclusive spot UV and foil cover finishes that will NOT be available in retail!
A special deluxe boxed edition will be available exclusively through Kickstarter, alongside a range of other collectible items.
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Witches of Oz #1-4: THE WICCA COVEN! Mature Sapphic Fantasy
How did the Wicked Witch of the East REALLY die? Can Glinda & Margot survive a magical battle with Dorothy’s grieving cousin? FINALE!
Witches of Oz #4 is a 30-page Mature Queer Romance re-imagining of The Wizard of Oz brought to you by Kat Calamia and Phil Falco (Lifeline Comics).
A new-reader-friendly story in the same universe as The Beast & Snow and Ozma: The Trans Witch of Oz – if you’re a fan of magic/witches, enemies-to-lovers, and mature queer romances than this comic is for you!
Glinda the Good Witch had her happily ever after. She was loved by all. Wickedness had been vanquished. All was right in Oz.
But eight years later…the Wonderful Land of Oz has fallen into ruin. Without the influences of Dorothy and the Wizard, corruption and decay have taken root.
Looking for a scapegoat for their problems, the Emerald City turns on Glinda…literally burning her at the stake in her own Witch Trial. Until she is rescued by her former enemy, the Wicked Witch of the West!
The Good Witch and the Wicked Witch now find themselves trapped in LIBERAL, KANSAS – the hometown of Dorothy Gale! This is where they run into Dorothy’s cousin, Ginny Gale, who just so happens to be the sheriff of the town AND a WITCH in her own right!
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Dick Tracy Collection – Back in Print Softcovers 1961-1964
Collected for the first time in softcover, Chester Gould’s DICK TRACY makes a triumphant return to print by Clover Press and LOAC!
A new cycle of DICK TRACY returns to print as part of Clover Press’s line of deluxe slipcase editions!
Chester Gould’s iconic yellow-clad gumshoe steps into the swinging ’60s in four volumes collecting newspaper strips from 1961-1964, in softcover for the first time!
Dick Tracy debuted in newspapers on Sunday, October 4, 1931! Creator Chester Gould wrote and drew the hard-boiled daily strip until 1977, before passing it to writers and artists who continue the strip to this day. Through Gould’s nearly five decades of dedication on the strip, he created a pantheon of eclectic supporting characters like Flattop, B.O. Plenty, Junior Tracy and Moon Maid 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 LOAC are bringing the collections back to print in an affordable softcover format!
We’re collecting 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 features a premium lay-flat binding for an optimal reading experience. Additionally, each book will slide into a vertical slipcase, designed for protection and easy shelving. Plus, each year’s collection features a new cover by a diverse selection of today’s popular artists!
This time, we’re thrilled to offer DICK TRACY from years 1961 to 1964. By backing this campaign, you will receive all four volumes at once. Also available are commemorative prints of each of the covers by Cat Staggs, Brent Schoonover, Howie Noel, and Daniel Hillyard, plus trading cards, stickers, and a lithograph that recreates a fascinating image from 1963 that no Tracy fan should be without.
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“Climb Every Mountain” by Jeffrey Brown
An argument against the use of A.I. in creative endeavors, presented as risograph-printed comics and prints
Climb Every Mountain is hand-drawn sequential art by Jeffrey Brown arguing against the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in creative endeavors using the analogy of climbing a mountain.
Partnering with fellow cartoonist J.T. Yost for the risograph printing and campaign management, this crowdfunding campaign offers multiple versions of the comic as risograph prints and mini-comics. There are also opportunities to get original art and incredible limited-edition items, and even a one-on-one (two?) meeting with Jeffrey & J.T.!
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Parenting – An SMBC comic collection
A collection of comics about parenting, compiled from over 20 years of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, and also from experience.
We’re raising funds to print a brand new book of compiled SMBC comics: Parenting – An SMBC Collection.
PLUS, you can get Zach’s upcoming illustrated middle grade novel Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home (as well as other goodies) by selecting your preferred tier during the crowdfunding campaign. Kickstarter buyers get a specially designed Sawyer Leebookplate, signed by Zach.
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The Marvel Art of Iban Coello
The Marvel Art of Iban Coello
panish-born artist Iban Coello has presented his rendition of Marvel’s greatest heroes since breaking into the comics world. His dynamic work is visible in both interior and cover work for titles such as ?The Amazing Spider-Man, ?Venom, ?Deadpool & The Mercs for Money, Carnage, ??The X-Men, ? The Fantastic Four, and many more.
For the first time in his career, Iban’s work is collected into a hardcover collection featuring a span of works from prelims to inked pieces to color complete images in this must-have publication – ? The Marvel Art of Iban Coello.
This gorgeous hardcover book spans more than 320 pages of vibrant, full-color artwork, showcasing Iban’s dynamic illustrations, masterful storytelling, and breathtaking presentations of Marvel’s most beloved characters. From concept sketches to final covers, this collection offers an exclusive look at his creative process and the evolution of some of Marvel’s most iconic images.
That’s a wrap for this week.
Next week, we will return with new projects to spotlight. Also, if you are crowdfunding a project and would like to be put in the Korner, drop us a line at chad@comic-watch.com, and we will take a look when we put together next week’s post
