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In case you missed it, The Batman screenwriter Mattson Tomlin will write “Batman: The Imposter” for DC Black Label; DC’s Horror imprint will release six-part comedy series “Soul Plumber;” and indie publisher AdHouse Books are shutting down.
– “Immortal Hulk” is ending this October with a giant-sized, 80-page issue. “Immortal Hulk” #50 will end writer Al Ewing and artist Joe Bennet’s acclaimed (though not without controversy) run in what the writer calls a “crescendo that spans over a century and contains the answers to some of the biggest questions of the run.” The issue goes on sale October 13.
– In time for the upcoming film, Marvel has announced “Eternals Forever” #1, a one-shot set during “a turning point” in the history of the immortals. The book’s stated goal (in Marvel’s official descriptions) is to reintroduce readers to the heroes and the villainous Deviants. Retired Marvel editor Ralph Macchio, who has a long history with the franchise, will handle writing duties while Ramón Bachs handles art. “Eternals Forever” #1 goes on sale October 13, three weeks before Marvel’s Eternals film hits theaters on November 5.
– Image announced that Mark Millar and Olivier Coipel’s “Magic Order” will be getting a sequel this fall. “The Magic Order 2,” written by Millar, with Stuart Immonen taking over art duties, tells the story of an arcane turf war between the Guy Ritchie-style magicians of London and the Eastern European warlocks moving into their territory. “The Magic Order 2” #1 will be available in both print and digital formats on October 27.
– Hyperkinetic Studios’ video game Epic Tavern is getting an adaptation from Scout Comics. “Epic Tavern’s Tales from the Fantastical Crimes Unit” will follow a “tough-guy detective, a young magician, and their undead animal assistants” on a quest to find a missing centaur. The book will be penned by the game’s head writer, Shawn French, with Steve Mardo and Steve Lavigne handling art and colors respectively. The comic will reportedly feature clues for the game itself, unlocking new storylines and a bonus boss battle. Issue #1 is due out this October.
– The combined 33rd and 34th issue of Weekly Shonen Jump will feature a crossover between “One Piece” and popular puzzle book series Where’s Wally? (Where’s Waldo? in North America). A post on the official “One Piece” Twitter teased the crossover, asking “Did that familiar character get lost in the world of ‘One Piece?’” The dual issue will be available on July 19, this coming Monday.
– Anime and manga fans outside Japan will be able to view live theatrical performances of “Sailor Moon,” “Naruto,” and “My Hero Academia” when Live Viewing Japan streams them next month. Fans in United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Singapore will be able to watch stage plays for their favorite franchises on the company’s website, which has tickets for all three shows available for preorder. The first will be Naruto, (running from August 6-12), followed by My Hero Academia: The “Ultra” Stage (August 13-19), and Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Musical Nogizaka46 ver. 2019 (August 20–26).
– The trailer for season three of Titans can be viewed on HBO Max’s YouTube page. The trailer gives us glimpses into the Red Hood (Curran Walter)’s rise to power, as Dick Grayson (Brenton Thwaites) and Commissioner Barbara Gordon (Savannah Welch) attempt to stop him in the absence of Batman. It also gives us our first peak at Mad Men and Angel star Vincent Kartheiser’s turn as Jonathan Crane, better known as the classic Bat villain Scarecrow. Season three will premiere on August 12, with new episodes dropping every Thursday until October 21 on HBO Max.
– With Space Jam: A New Legacy releasing in theaters and on HBO Max this weekend, DC has announced their ‘DC Meets Looney Tunes’ crossovers will be free to read on the DC Universe Infinite app until July 31. Highlights include Tom King, Lee Weeks, and Byron Vaughns’s “Batman/Elmer Fudd Special,” which was nominated for an Eisner in 2018.
– Lastly, Librairie Drawn & Quarterly announced they’ve donated $500 to Canada’s Native Friendship Center of Montreal and Indian Residential School Survival Society in light of of multiple mass graves discovered at former residential schools across the country. They have also signed MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq and MP Charlie Angus’s letter to Attorney General David Lametti, calling for a full investigation into the abuses of the residential school system.
