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Mercy takes the weekend box office with anemic opening

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Mercy was the top of the weekend box office knocking Avatar: Fire and Ash from the position which it held since it opened. Mercy grossed $11.1 million domestically and no international returns have been reported. While first place might seem good, the film had a reported budget of $60 million. Overall, first place is good, but that amount is rough and it’ll be a tough run to be profitable. Around the same time last year Flight Risk topped the box office with $12 million, so it’s not exactly a great weekend historically.

Avatar: Fire and Ash came in second place with an estimated $7 million to bring its domestic gross to $378.5 million. Over the week, it grossed $44.9 million internationally to bring that to just above $1.000 billion. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $1.379 billion. It’s far short where the previous two films wound up and unlikely to reach the original’s $2.924 billion and sequel’s $2.334 billion. We might finally know the answer to “when does a film gross a billion dollars and be considered a failure?”

Zootopia 2 remained in third place with $5.7 million domestically which has now totaled $401.4 million. Internationally, it grossed $29.6 million over the week to bring that to $1.343 billion, guaranteeing we’ll see a third film.

The Housemaid held on to fourth place with $4.2 million to bring its domestic gross to $115.5 million. Over the week, it grossed $33.8 million internationally where it has now grossed $102.4 million. The worldwide total is $217.9 million.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple cropped to fifth place after debuting in second place last weekend. It saw a 71.2% drop grossing $3.6 million to bring that to $20.8 million. Internationally, it grossed $9.2 million over the week to bring that to $25.3 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $46.1 million.

In sort of comic related, Return to Silent Hill opened with $3.3 million domestically. If a movie isn’t promoted, does it make any money?

In other comic related movies…

All You Need Is Kill which grossed around $100,000 domestically over the week and now$652,684 total. There’s no international gross.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution remained at $16.6 million domestically. Internationally, it also remained at $24.9 million for a worldwide gross of just over $41.5 million.

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc remained at $43.4 million domestically. Internationally, the movie gained about $600,000 over the week and has grossed $116.5 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $159.9 million.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie – Infinity Castle has grossed $134.5 million domestically. Internationally, the movie added about $200,000 and is at $588.1 million. Its worldwide gross is $722.6 million.

Numbers have 71 movies grossing $54,792,025 from 40,521 theaters for an average of $1,352.19. That compared to last week’s 66 movies grossing $85,674,336 from 43,575 theaters for an average of $1,966.14.

Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy Gets a Seductive Sequel in Merciless

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Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy—which stole the hearts of readers early on with its Victorian monster vibe and became one of the top selling series of the year—will live on in a spinoff sequel series titled Merciless. This new miniseries will continue to be written by Andolfo and will introduce the talents of rising star artist Siya Oum. Merciless will launch from Image Comics in late 2021. 

Merciless will be set immediately after the events of Mercy #6. Things are starting to turn around for Rory—financial security, status, a sense of belonging—but if it’s one thing she’s learned over the years it’s that good things don’t last. How could they when someone is ready to bring the “new” Lady Hellaine back to the harsh reality… It will be increasingly difficult for Rory to try to have a normal life. Even if she deserves it. Maybe.

Merciless #1 will be available at comic book shops in late 2021.

Mercy #3 Gets a Second Printing

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The exciting first story arc conclusion to Mirka Andolfo’s Gothic bestselling series Mercy is being rushed back to print in order to keep up with growing demand for the hot new issue. A second printing of Mercy #3 will be available in August from Image Comics.

In Mercy #3, the first story arc of Andolfo’s dark tale comes to an end. Lady Hellaine finds a love interest…or is this just a part of her machinations? Who are the ruthless “hunters,” and what are they tracking? And what’s their relationship with whatever lies in the abandoned mines?

Mercy #3, second printing will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 5.

Mercy #3, second printing

Get an Early Look at Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy, Out March 2020 from Image

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Image Comics has revealed a pulse-pounding excerpt from the forthcoming six-issue miniseries, Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy. This sneak peek at interior pages from the debut issue packs an explosive punch and teases at the possible origins behind the mysterious Lady Hellaine.

Mercy was recently released in Italy by Panini Comics and is already establishing a devoted fanbase and bestselling track record.

First announced at San Diego Comic-Con back in July, Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy will launch in the United States from Image Comics in March 2020.

Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy begins when the placid mining village of Woodsburgh is disturbed by a series of brutal murders, sending the settlement into turmoil. As the first snow covers the chaos in a white blanket, a mysterious woman in black arrives, eliciting a totally different kind of unrest. But who is Lady Hellaine, really? And what’s her secret agenda?

Mercy explores topics of “otherness,” damnation, redemption, and what it means to be a monster, in a horror tale perfect for fans of Penny Dreadful, Crimson Peak, Carnival Row, and Dark Shadows. More exciting details about the goth-inspired, Victorian monster series will be unveiled as the United States release date approaches.

After the poignant story of inclusion and self-discovery told in Unnatural, Andolfo presents a darker story that addresses issues far beyond typical genre-related tropes. Fans excited for the new series can visit gotmercy.me for bonus Mercy content, exclusive artwork, and supplemental story material.

Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy #1 Cover A by Andolfo, Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy #1 Cover B by Humberto Ramos, Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy #1 Cover C by Artgerm, Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy #1 Cover D by Enrico Marini, Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy #1 Cover E by Marco B. Bucci, and Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy #1 Cover F blank sketch cover will all be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 4.

Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy #1

Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy Launches in later 2019/2020 from Image, Panini, and Glénat

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Bestselling creator Mirka Andolfo teased her upcoming Image Comics miniseries, Mercy, last week with the promise to unveil more exciting details about the goth-inspired, Victorian monster series as the 2020 United States launch date approaches. The series will launch first in Italy from Panini this November, followed by 2020 releases in France from Glénat and in the United States from Image Comics.

Set in the fictional small town of Woodsburgh during the Klondike Gold Rush, Mercyintroduces main character Lady Hellaine—an “inhuman” woman—who is always seen with her butler, Mr. Goodwill…

Mercy explores topics of “otherness,” damnation and redemption, and what it means to be a monster in a horror tale perfect for fans of Penny Dreadful, Crimson Peak, The Alienist, Parasol Protectorate, and Dark Shadows. 

After the poignant story of inclusion and self-discovery told in Unnatural, Andolfo presents a darker story that addresses issues far beyond typical genre-related tropes.

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Dover Launches a Line of Classic Graphic Novels

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Dover-Logo_BlackAndBlueDover Publications, Inc. have announced that it’s bringing back classic out-of-print graphic novels for a whole new generation to discover.

Since 1941, Dover has been preserving important works of literature, fine art, the sciences, and much more, in affordable, high-quality paperback reprints. Now, the publishing house turns its expertise to the sequential art medium, rescuing out-of-print graphic novels. Long unavailable, these timeless works were often overlooked by the mainstream when originally released but have since developed serious cult followings.

The books were created by some of the most acclaimed names in the comic industry, artists and writers who have worked on such popular characters as Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Iron Man, Green Arrow, Captain America, Sandman, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and others. Plus, since graphic novels are “creator owned” and not the usual “work for hire” comic book assignments, each represents a deeply personal project, passionately written and illustrated. As an added bonus, the books are being expanded with exclusive original material, including new covers and commentary by such literary and comic superstars as Max Brooks, Larry Hama, Scott Hanna, Brandon Graham, and Dave Sim. Many of the titles also collect complete, multi-issue runs for the very first time.

Dover will premiere the new graphic novel line in the Spring 2015 season, launching with six titles:

A Sailor’s Story (April 2015)
Written and illustrated by Sam Glanzman
Semi-autobiographical adventures of life aboard a WWII destroyer — includes new Foreword by Max Brooks, author of World War Z, new Introduction by Larry Hama, and new Afterword by Chuck Dixon

Civil War Adventure: Book One (May 2015)
Written by Chuck Dixon, illustrated Gary Kwapisz
Graphic drama of the War Between the States by writer of Batman and Green Arrow and the illustrator of The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian.

Mercy (June 2015)
Written by J. M. DeMatteis, illustrated by Paul Johnson
Mind-bending masterpiece by Eisner Award–winning writer known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man, Captain America, and Justice League of America — includes new Introduction by the writer and bonus “How It Was Made” material

Blackjack: Second Bite of the Cobra (July 2015)
Written by Alex Simmons, illustrated by Joe Bennett
Hard-hitting tale of vengeance by illustrator of Batman: Orpheus Rising — first time collected in a single volume. Includes new Foreword by Joe Illidge, new Afterword by David Colley, and new cover by Scott Hanna

The BOZZ Chronicles (August 2015)
Written by David Michelinie, illustrated by Bret Blevins
Cult classic by the writer of Iron Man & penciler of The New Mutants with new Foreword and pin-up by Brandon Graham and new Introduction by the creators — includes entire six-issue run

The Puma Blues (September 2015)
Written by Stephen Murphy, illustrated by Michael Zulli
Features new Foreword by Dave Sim, new Afterword by Stephen R. Bissette, and new Introduction by the authors: “Intelligent and urgent mythology.” — Neil Gaiman

Dover plans on releasing a total of 12 graphic novels each year, handpicked from the hundreds of in-demand titles available by well-connected editors with more than 20 years of experience in the comic book community. Future releases include other powerful stories of history, adventure, mystery, aliens, and war that reach far beyond the bounds of traditional superhero comics.