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– Oni Press has announced their Fall 2019 OGN releases. There are four books releasing in September and October. They are:
- An educational comic called “Wait, What?: A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up” by Heather Corinna, Isabella Rotman, and Luke Howard. It’s a middle reader targeted guide about “changing bodies and feelings.” Out September 3.
- “Kriss: The Gift of Wrath,” a YA fantasy book by Ted Naifeh and Warren Wucinich. It centers around a teen on a quest to avenge the mother of a friend, who is tempted by a dark spirit. Out September 17.
- “Morning in America,” an ’80s adventure/mystery story by Magdalene Visaggio and Claudia Aguirre. The book follows the Sick Sisters, a group of friends in a Middle-American town who are investigating “something rotten,” and come “face-to-face with all kinds of conspiracy theories, Reagan-era apocalyptic scenarios and things that go bump in the night.” The first monthly issue is out March 6, but the collection will released October 8.
- And finally, “Unplugged & Unpopular” by Mat Heagerty, Tintin Pantoja, and Mike Amante. When a teen is banned from using her phone by her parents, she accidentally discovers an alien invasion being perpetrated through everyone’s digital devices. Out October 15.
– There were a couple Birds of Prey reveals yesterday. Margot Robbie posted the first look at her revamped Harley costume in a set photo on Instagram. And then, a teaser video was uploaded to YouTube by an account called “CheekySneakyPeeky” that shows more of Robbie’s Harley Quinn, and flashes of all the other main character costumes. The account doesn’t have any other videos or content.
– Manga publisher Shueisha has launched Manga Plus, a new app and site available worldwide (except for Japan, China and South Korea) in English. The app, available on iOS and Android, currently offers 50 titles, including 13 completed series. A Spanish version will launch during February or March.
– Rantz Hoseley, the managing editor of Heavy Metal, has stepped down from the magazine, explaining on Facebook that he had become too busy with other projects. Hoseley joined Heavy Metal in March 2016, during the start of Grant Morrison’s tenure as editor-in-chief.
– To promote the upcoming Alita: Battle Angel, 20th Century Fox will host a series of free advanced screenings of the film across the United States. Some screenings will also show a bonus making-of “conversation” between members of the cast and crew after the movie.
– Coincidentally, Marvel Entertainment also announced some free screenings. They will be bringing Black Panther back to theaters beginning on February 1st. In honor of Black History Month, fans will also be able to sign up to see it for free.
– Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4 is getting a couple of new Fantastic Four-related suits now that Marvel has the license back from Fox. As of yesterday, the Bombastic Bag Man and Future Foundation suits are available.
– Aquaman is now officially the biggest grossing DC movie worldwide. With a total of $1.09 billion (at the time of writing), it has taken the lead over The Dark Knight Rises which has a worldwide box office total of $1 billion. Domestically, The Dark Knight is still at the top with $533 million, compared to Aquaman‘s $316 million.
– Warner Bros. Animation is reportedly developing a movie based on Funko! toys, most likely trying to produce another LEGO Movie-like hit. The film will reportedly center on Wonder Woman, the Care Bears, Hellboy, Deadpool, Hello Kitty, Harley Quinn, Darth Vader, and My Little Pony.
