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– Via Popverse, Humanoids have announced “The Incal: Kill Wolfhead,” a new OGN written by Brandon Thomas with art from Pete Woods. The graphic novel is a follow-up to Alejandro Jodorowsky and Moebius’s original ’80s run of “The Incal.” The book is described as “an irreverent and twisted tale of revenge, romance, and recollections.” “Kill Wolfhead” is the latest OGN in the “Incal” franchise, following “The Incal: Psychoverse” by Mark Russell and Yanick Paquette, and “The Incal: Dying Star” by Dan Watters and Jon Davis-Hunt. “The Incal: Kill Wolfhead” will go on sale in bookstores September 12, 2023, and in comic shops September 13, 2023.
– Via Den of Geek, Titan Comics have announced “Robotech: Rick Hunter,” written by Brandon Easton with art by Simone Raggazoni. Based on the 1985 anime, the comic follows fan favorite Rick Hunter after the events of the Macross Saga. The official solicit reads, “When a Zentraedi splinter group attacks Yokohama, Rick is called to investigate! Piloting the new prototype YF-4 Veritech, Rick encounters old friends and new enemies, all while recounting the moments of his life.” “Robotech: Rick Hunter” #1 will debut August 2, 2023.
– The 2023 Pulitzer Prize winners were announced yesterday. Taking home the Pulitzer Prize for Illustrated Reporting and Commentary was Mona Chalabi. Chalabi describes herself as a data journalist rather than a cartoonist. You can check out her winning New York Times piece, “9 Ways to Imagine Jeff Bezos’ Wealth,” here. Also shortlisted for the prize this year were Pia Guerra, and Newsday cartoonist Matt Davies, who won a Pulitzer before in 2004.
– Via Anime News Network, the One Piece Music Symphony will premiere in the US on July 5, 2023, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, and then on July 14, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The show, which had a successful run in Europe and Asia, features a full orchestra on stage performing along with the anime projecting on a screen. The Los Angeles concert will also feature special appearances by series composer Kōhei Tanaka, and opening theme singer Hiroshi Kitadani. Tickets are currently on sale.
– In more manga-related news, Viz Media have launched their very own manga reading app. Offering a more diverse selection of manga than their Shonen Jump app, the Viz Manga subscription service offers the latest chapters of current series in English, including some for free. Head to the link to watch the video announcement from Viz’s president and CEO Ken Sasaki. The Viz Manga app is available now.
– PETA have praised James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 for its depiction of animal rights issues, and have thus awarded him with the Not a Number Award. In a statement, the organization said “James Gunn’s screenplay doesn’t back away from the tough (but often true-to-reality) subject matter, and we’re thrilled by a story about having empathy for all living, feeling beings.” The movie delves into Rocket Raccoon’s backstory, showing Bradley Cooper’s character, along with other animated animals, undergoing various kinds of torturous experiments. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is now playing in theaters.
– In an exclusive first look, Entertainment Weekly have revealed Harvey Guillén’s Blue Beetle character, Dr. Sanchez, who works for Susan Sarandon’s nefarious Victoria Kord. Kord eventually sends Dr. Sanchez after Xolo Maridueña’s Jaime Reyes. Of his role, the actor said, “The character was complex. You’re loyal to the profession and the job that you have, and you’re loyal to being a good person, and you have to make a choice. Sometimes we don’t make the choices. We’re human. And when given a choice, we might make the wrong one.” Blue Beetle will released in theaters August 18, 2023.
