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Anthony’s comics picks for August 2019

May 24, 2019 Anthony Media

I take a look at what comics of interest are coming out for August 2019, including news of “Squirrel Girl” ending its run.

Most US households no longer have landline phones

May 22, 2019 Anthony Tech

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that as of 2018, most US households no longer use landline phones.

2018 bookstore graphic novel sales up almost 9%; kids’ comics dominate

May 20, 2019 Anthony Media

Brian Hibbs has released his annual look at 2019 graphic novel sales through retail book sellers. To no one’s surprise, kids’ comics dominate sales.

PBS’ “Arthur” reveals Mr. Ratburn is gay and getting married

May 15, 2019 Anthony Media

Long-running PBS series “Arthur” made a big step with its season 22 premiere: Mr. Ratburn was revealed to be gay, and got married to another man.

Microsoft releases the discless Xbox One S All-Digital Edition; is it worth it?

May 13, 2019 Anthony Tech

Microsoft’s released the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, a Blu-Ray drive-less version of their traditional One S. But is it worth the $50 price difference?

Kids’ TV study recommends various diversity improvements

May 8, 2019 Anthony Media

A joint US/Canadian research group found that children’s TV could stand to make improvements in various aspects of diversity.

“Avengers: Endgame” now the second-highest grossing film of all time

May 6, 2019 Anthony Media

“Avengers: Endgame” is as of this writing the second highest-grossing movie of all time worldwide. But what other films had a gigantic opening weekend?