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The Rundown: The Russo Brothers Reportedly to Direct “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Rat Queens” Wins GLAAD Award, and more

By | March 24th, 2015
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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 either david@multiversitycomics.com or brian@multiversitycomics.com.

– Although it is not official just yet, reports are claiming that the Russo Brothers – directors behind Captain America: The Winter Soldier and the upcoming Captain America: Civil Warwill be helming both parts one and two of Avengers: Infinity War. The Russos would be taking over the franchise from Joss Whedon, who has directed the first two Avengers films. As a huge fan of Winter Soldier, I am very excited about this.

– Congratulations to “Rat Queens,” which has been awarded a GLAAD Award for “Outstanding Comic.” The book was recognized for “outstanding portrayals of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities.” Good work, Kurtis!

– Fans of Joe Kelly and J.M. Ken Niimura’s “I Kill Giants” rejoice! Chris Columbus and Treehouse Pictures have optioned the book for a feature film adaptation. Congrats Joe and Ken!

– Attention fans of good comics: Gilbert Hernandez is doing a new one-shot for Fantagraphics. Called “Blubber,” is due in June. Get excited!

– This is your daily announcement of yet another “Secret Wars” tie-in: “Hail Hydra,” from Rick Remender and Roland Boschi, starring Ian Rogers. The book is due, most likely, in July.

– Get sad, fans of X-Men and pretty ladies: it appears that X-Men: Apocalypse will be the last X-film to feature Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique.

– And, finally, get sad, gamers: Batman: Arkham Knight has been delayed again.


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Brian Salvatore

Brian Salvatore is an editor, podcaster, reviewer, writer at large, and general task master at Multiversity. When not writing, he can be found playing music, hanging out with his kids, or playing music with his kids. He also has a dog named Lola, a rowboat, and once met Jimmy Carter. Feel free to email him about good beer, the New York Mets, or the best way to make Chicken Parmagiana (add a thin slice of prosciutto under the cheese).

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