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Manga returned from 1-year hiatus in June This year's 40th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump is revealing on Monday that Yoshihiro Togashi is putting his Hunter X Hunter manga on hiatus. However, Togashi reveals in the author comments in the same issue that he plans to resume the manga before the end of the year. The manga had resumed from a one-year hiatus on June 26. The manga had been on a two-year hiatus since 2014's combined 37th/38th issue of Weekly Shonen Jump in August 2014. What was initially a two-week hiatus for the author's serious lower back pain extended until April 2016. Shueisha also published the manga's 34th compiled book volume (seen right) on June 26. Before that, the manga's 33rd volume shipped in June 2016. The 33rd volume was, at the time of its publication, the first compiled volume for the manga since December 2012. Viz Media released the 33rd volume in North America on March 7.

Game ships in Japan on September 7, in the West on September 22 Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a video on Thursday for its Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 game for the Nintendo Switch. The video shows the unique features for the Switch version, including the various ways of playing the game, and performing attacks using hand gestures. The Switch version will launch in Japan on September 7, and will launch in the Americas and Europe on September 22. The release will include three new systems. The new ad-hoc co-op feature will let players connect and play with up to six players locally for the first time in the Dragon Ball Xenoverse series. Using the motion sensor will let players use ultimate techniques. For example, players will be able to hold the Joy-Cons in both hands to use a Kamehameha attack. Two players will be able to use Joy-Cons to battle against each other on one Nintendo Switch. The release will offer the "Time Patrol" story from the first Dragon Ball

Designs of Master also revealed for new game in Fate/Extella series The official website of Type-Moon and Marvelous' new Fate/Extella game updated on Wednesday to reveal the new game's title, Fate/Extella Link, and designs for a new Servant and the Master. The newly revealed Servant is Charlemagne of the Saber class. His Noble Phantasm is Joyeuse Ordre, The Twelve Shining Swords That Encircle the World and Point to the Hero King. The site also revealed the design for the Master, the game's protagonist and player character of the game. As with previous games in the series, the player is free to make a name and choose the Master's gender. XSEED Games and Marvelous released Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in North America and Europe in January. The game launched for the same platforms in Japan in November 2016. Marvelous released a Nintendo Switch version in Japan on July 20, in Europe on July 21, and in Nort

Game ships on September 22 The official Japanese Nintendo YouTube channel began streaming a new video for its Pokkén Tournament DX game on Tuesday. The video introduces the playable Pokémon Gardevoir. The game will ship on September 22. Physical and digital copies of the game will be available. The Nintendo Switch game will feature the 16 playable Pokémon from the original Wii U Pokkén Tournament; Darkrai, Scizor, Empoleon, and Croagunk from updates to the arcade version; and new playable Pokémon Decidueye. Bandai Namco Entertainment and Nintendo released the original Pokkén Tournament fighting game on the Wii U in North America, Europe, and Japan in March 2016.

Patch's "Return to Ivalice" alliance raid features scenario by Yasumi Matsuno Square Enix announced during a livestream event on Saturday that its Final Fantasy XIV game is getting a Patch 4.1 in early October. The livestream also revealed a visual for the new patch (pictured below). The patch, titled "The Legend Returns," will include, among other improvements: New main scenario quests, sidequests (new chapter in Hildbrand storyline) and Beast Tribe quests (The Kojin) New instanced dungeon (The Drowned City of Skalla) New PvP content titled "Rival Wings," which includes a training exercise between two teams of 24 (will be in patch 4.15) Battle system updates Updates for The Lost Canals of Uznair Updates for Adventurer Squadron Housing updates including a relocation service, swimming in residential areas, and Shirogane plots Updates and changes to crafting, gathering, and items A new "Perform" action for Bards New Cross-world features allowing for cross-world

Harley Quinn is getting her own thrill ride in 2018 at Six Flags Over Texas. This new one-of-a-kind experience will combine the movement of a gyroscope with unpredictable, gravity-defying flips and twists. RELATED: Why Is Harley Quinn So Popular? Kevin Conroy Has An Idea Harley Quinn Spinsanity will feature a futuristic triple box design and floorless seating that will allow riders’ feet to dangle up to 70 feet in the air. Seating 24 across with over-the-shoulder harnesses, the gondola will spin on three separate axes, allowing for forward, backwards, and sideways movement at the same time. The ride will be another addition to the Gotham City section of Six Flags Over Texas, which already features several DC Comics villain-themes rides. Harley Quinn Spinsanity lights up at night and will feature prominently next to The Joker, Catwoman Whip and The Riddler Revenge. This news comes following the announcement that Harley will also be getting her own “cr

CBR has your exclusive first look at Daniele Di Nicuolo’s black-and-white breakdowns and finished color pages of The Infinite Loop: Nothing But the Truth #1! Official solicitation text The Infinite Loop is back with a new self-contained story, a perfect jumping-on point for new readers! Twin Peaks-creepiness collides with Orwell’s 1984-dystopian madness in this sci-fi mini series, as Teddy is sent back in time in a little town where people are addicted to lies. Infinite Loop Vol. 1 was honored by the Virginia Library Association Graphic Novel Diversity Award, who called it: “a fun melding of science fiction, romance, LGBTQ+ advocacy fiction, and civil rights history lesson.” Elsa Charretier’s artwork has been featured by DC Comics (Starfire, Harley Quinn, Bombshells), and also launched the Unstoppable Wasp at Marvel. Daniele Di Nicuolo is hot off his work on BOOM! Studios’ Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

Horror legend and Eisner Hall of Famer Richard Corben’s classic anthology concludes with more grim tales from the Midwest and far, far beyond! Four more chilling stories, including the final installment of the epic Denaeus. ”This book is the product of a true master who knows exactly what he’s doing.’‘–All-Comic

Judge Dredd continues his mission to restore order to a lawless land! When Dredd seeks treatment for his strange and deadly ailment, his Mega-Train is attacked by the robot-hating Neon Knights! Behold the mystery and grandeur of The Blessed Earth! The sequel to the critically acclaimed Mega-City Zero storyline continues!

Marvel Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive first look at next week’s X-Men Gold #11 from writer Marc Guggenheim and artist Lan Medina. On sale next Wednesday, September 6, the issue furthers the X-Men’s latest exploits in Mother Russia as they face off against their classic foe, Omega Red. Can they take down the savage mechanical villain once and for all? Take a look at CBR’s exclusive X-Men Gold #11 preview below. RELATED: Marvel Legacy’s X-Men Crossover Takes Mojo Worldwide Art by Lan Medina Art by Lan Medina. Art by Lan Medina Art by Lan Medina Art by Lan Medina Art by Lan Medina RELATED: Marvel Pays Tribute to Queen With New Rock Variant Cover X-MEN: GOLD #11 MARC GUGGENHEIM (W) • LAN MEDINA (A) COVER BY DAN MORA ROCK-N-ROLL VARIANT COVER BY MIKE DEL MUNDO VENOMIZED OMEGA RED VARIANT COVER BY CLAYTON CRAIN Soviet scourge OMEGA RED has returned! But what does his return have to do with the reappearance of a relative CO