Welcome back to The Rundown, our daily breakdown on comic news stories we missed from the previous day. Have a link to share? Email our team at rundown@multiversitycomics.com.
In case you missed it, “Wonder Woman” has a new creative team and details were released about “Batman: Three Jokers.” Also, we had exclusive previews of “Grendel: Devil’s Odyssey” #4 and “Captain Ginger Season 2” #2.
— Duncan Jones announced that he and Alex de Campi, along with a whole slate of artists, are working on a new graphic novel titled “MADI: Once Upon a Time in the Future,” aka the final installation in the trilogy that includes his films Moon and Mute. According to de Campi, the colorists and cover artists will be revealed at a later date. While there is no specific release date yet, she also revealed that it will be sometime in fall 2020.
— Bad Idea Comics revealed its first 50 exclusive retailers. Comicbook.com has the list. The publisher also revealed that it is once again expanding the number of retailers to an additional 50, bringing the full number to an even 100. The additional locations, which are located worldwide, will be revealed later today, March 10.
— The Beat has an exclusive preview of “Dungeon Critters,” a new middle-grade graphic novel created by Natalie Riess and Sara Goetter. The Dungeons & Dragons-style comic will be published by First Second at the end of September.
— Actor Max von Sydow has passed away at the age of of 90. His acting credits include films and TV series such as The Exorcist, Flash Gordon, Game of Thrones, The Seventh Seal, Never Say Never Again, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, among countless others.
— Marvel Studios released the final trailer for Black Widow. The movie debuts in theaters May 1, 2020.
— Vin Diesel recently revealed that the Guardians of the Galaxy will be joining Thor in some capacity for Thor: Love and Thunder. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters November 5, 2021.
— Finally, Iron Circus Comics is taking Emerald City Comic Con’s postponement in stride by hosting a virtual con in its place. Dubbed Pajama Con, it will be a three-day livestreamed event taking place March 13-15. Creators who have signed up to participate so far include Steve Leiber, Chris Roberson, Lin Visel, Genue Revuelta, C. Spike Trotman, and Kate Leth. Iron Circus plans to announce a full schedule by Wednesday, March 11.
