{
  "id": 9372750,
  "title": "Iconic Paranormal Detective Cal McDonald Returns in Plague of Evil and Other Stories",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/iconic-paranormal-detective-cal-mcdonald-returns-in-plague-of-evil",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/iconic-paranormal-detective-cal-mcdonald-returns-in-plague-of-evil-and-other-stories"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The legendary paranormal detective Cal McDonald is set for a triumphant return in a new collection titled \"Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories.\" Crafted by acclaimed author Steve Niles, this compendium offers ten fresh tales featuring the iconic character, accompanied by striking illustrations from a diverse array of comic book artists. Notable contributors include Cat Staggs, Liam Sharp, Scott Morse, Christopher Mitten, Gyula Nemeth, Steven Russell Black, Francesco Francavilla, Alison Sampson, and Damien Worm. The anthology, released through Clover Press's new creator-owned imprint, The Fourth Leaf, promises to immerse readers in a Los Angeles brimming with monsters, freaks, ghouls, and other chaotic entities. Niles, who has been crafting the enigmatic character for nearly four decades, expressed his excitement about the collection, highlighting the presence of some of his industry friends contributing their talents. With optional bonus materials available, including prints, lithographs, stickers, buttons, and a slipcase upgrade, the book is poised to captivate both long-time fans and newcomers alike to the enigmatic world of Cal McDonald.",
  "summary": "30 Days of Night co-creator Steve Niles is returning to one of his most beloved characters in the new hard-boiled horror short story collection Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories.",
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}