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– Italian publisher Sergio Bonelli Editore is bringing horror series “Dylan Dog” and a number of other properties to international television, reports Variety. The publisher has created a new production division, called Bonelli Entertainment, which will oversee the creation of a 10-part live-action series based on “Dylan Dog,” and then other properties, including “Nathan Never” and “Mister No.”
– Image’s “Scales & Scoundrels” will be coming to an end with September’s issue 12, reports Newsarama. In an essay at the back of this week’s issue, co-creator Sebastian Girner said, “All of us love working on this book and will miss sharing it with our amazing readers every month. And rest assured that we are already exploring several options for how Luvander and the gang’s adventures may continue on into the future, so don’t lose hope, because we sure aren’t!”
– Ed Brubaker provided his newsletter followers with a special, extended preview of his and Sean Phillips’s upcoming OGN, “My Heroes Have Always Been Junkies,” and confirmed that the story takes place within the “Criminal” universe.
– Dark Horse has made their SDCC-exclusive ashcans of upcoming comics, including “The Umbrella Academy: Hotel Oblivion,” “Stranger Things,” and “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” available for free over at their website.
– Publishers Weekly reports that Aladdin Paperbacks has picked up Emma Steinkellner’s middle grade graphic novel “The Okay Witch,” a magical adventure that spans worlds and generations. The book is slated to release in Fall 2019.
– Sony debuted the official logo for Spider-Man: Far From Home, the follow-up to 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming. Comic Book Resources has the first look at the logo.
– DC unveiled their plans for 2018’s Batman Day, which will be headlined by reprints of “Batman: Lil’ Gotham” #1 and “Batman: White Knight” #1. Newsarama has more info on the offerings your local comic shop might have on hand come September 15.
– In other DC news, Newsarama also reported that the publisher has cancelled their plans to reprint Shazam’s classic but controversial “The Monster Society of Evil” story arc.
– And finally, Star Trek: The Next Generation alum Brent Spiner is joining The CW’s Supergirl for a recurring season four role, says ComicBook.com. Spiner will play Vice President Baker, featuring alongside Lynda Carter’s (Wonder Woman) President Olivia Marsdin.
