DEAD CLOVERS STUDIO

(Or, The Works of T. M. Vilani)

Alice Down Below

Synopsis

Alexander Lagace's depressing adolescence takes a drastic turn when he awakens drenched and gasping in a lake after falling from the darkness above. Skeptical, Alex peers into the water, reflecting a confident woman with short bleach-blonde hair and punky attire—who Alexander recognizes all too well as Alice, his self-described “real me.” Following an attack by ghastly creatures, an eccentric white-haired youth named Jayde comes to her aid and explains they're in the Down Below, a purgatory for those who've lost the will to live, wherein one's true persona is cast down while their given body remains above ground. Jayde lets slip that whoever collects all sixteen playing cards will become the champion of the Down Below; Alice finds it a better alternative to wandering aimlessly for all eternity.

  • Notes
  • Medium: Manga-influenced Comic Book
  • Release Date: Q4 2024
  • Status: In Production
  • Length: Ongoing
  • Publisher: WILDFIRE INK
  • Credits:
    • T. M. VILANI: Creator, Writer
    • VERONIKA KAPLUN*: Artist
    • MICHAEL SANCHEZ: Editor

Oswald and the Star‑Chaser

Synopsis

Torn from his training after King FEK usurped the throne, space knight Oswald Bretters embarks on a quest to save the Star Lands! As headstrong as he is, even Oswald knows he can’t restore his fallen kingdom alone, so he searches for his childhood heroes to bolster his ranks. With the watchful eye of King FEK omnipresent, Oswald luckily runs into all-star help! The mysterious mercenary Star‑Chaser joins his cause, but can she really be trusted!? It all starts here—the adventure of a lifetime—at the edge of space!

  • Notes
  • Medium: Comic Book
  • Release Date: 8 MAR 2023
  • Status: Completed
  • Length: Miniseries, 6 issues
  • Publisher: Scout Comics
  • Credits:
    • TOMMY KULIK: Co-Creator, Writer
    • T. M. VILANI: Co-creator, Co-writer, Letterer
    • TOM HOSKISSON: Artist
    • REBECCA GOOD: Colorist (Issue 2–6)
    • SIMON ROBINS: Colorist (Issue 1)
    • COLLEEN DOUGLAS: Editor

Published Lettering

(My sole credit on these titles is letterer)

Junior: Dark Stone

Junior is back, and so is her space-hippo sidekick, Walter! They escaped the dinosaur-infested planet 811, taking with them a powerful and mysterious stone in hopes of keeping it safe from the clutches of the evil corporate entity, The Board. Our heroes arrive at the seemingly uninhabited desert planet 415-but there is more to this strange land than meets the eye. Sand-Crocodiles, ancient monks, evil samurai, and enemies long forgotten await in this spectacular new entry of the Junior saga. Let's adventure!

  • Notes
  • Medium: Comic Book
  • Release Date: 2024
  • Status: In Production
  • Length: Miniseries
  • Publisher: Scout Comics
  • Credits:
    • ALEX KMETO: Co-Creator, Writer, Artist
    • SEAN CALLAHAN: Co-Creator, Colorist
    • T. M. VILANI: Letterer

Thunder

In Thunder, Carol Theria and her friends are thrust into a world of chaos when Kronos, an ancient Titan, reignites the age of gods! Trapped in the towering Zarith Building, each floor is a new, electrifying challenge. Together, they must navigate mind-bending zones, rescue Carol's best friend Ana, and face off against powerful enemies. It's a pulse-pounding, action-packed adventure where every moment counts. Can they conquer their fears, evolve their powers, and defeat Kronos? Dive into the storm and find out in Thunder—where heroes are born in the heat of battle!

  • Notes
  • Medium: Manga-influenced Comic Book
  • Release Date: 2024
  • Status: In Production
  • Length: Ongoing
  • Publisher: WILDFIRE INK
  • Credits:
    • MICHAEL SANCHEZ: Creator, Writer
    • KRISWANTOWHY: Artist
    • T. M. VILANI: Letterer

OGYRI

Deep into the land of Ogre Country, where danger never sleep. A young magi named Prilla undertakes a perilous journey to discover the meaning behind her visions of disaster. But she is not alone, for a chance meeting with the mighty Tolgar will change the course of her destiny forever. In this dark fantasy epic, the only way to alter the fate of the world is to unlock the mysteries of the past, and the only way to survive is to eat or be eaten.

  • Notes
  • Medium: Manga-influenced Comic Book
  • Release Date: Q3 2024
  • Status: In Production
  • Length: Ongoing
  • Publisher: WILDFIRE INK
  • Credits:
    • JORDAN DI RENZO: Writer, Artist
    • T. M. VILANI: Letterer

Patty and Laz

Patty and Laz is a sprawling heartfelt epic about two siblings who will go to any lengths to keep each other safe, even when the truth of their lives, past and present, threatens to force them apart. When they make a deal with a mysterious demon, he brushes off the idea of getting their souls. Instead, he wants something deeper: Their memories and a "favor”. It’ll be the fight for their lives, but who could have expected a deal with the devil to only be the beginning.

  • Notes
  • Medium: Comic Book
  • Release Date: 24 JUN 2023
  • Status: Completed
  • Length: Single
  • Publisher: Scout Comics
  • Credits:
    • MICHAEL SANCHEZ: Creator, Writer
    • REIK M. LOPEZ: Artist
    • T. M. VILANI: Letterer