War epts over new Marvel blockbter’s gay superhero – The Hill

Contents:

• WAR EPTS OVER NEW MARVEL BLOCKBTER’S GAY SUPERHERO
• 'PASSAG' DIRECTOR NOUNC 'DANGERO' NC-17 RATG ON A FILM PICTG A GAY LOVE STORY
• MARVEL'S FIRST GAY CHARACTER IS PLAYED BY AVENGERS: ENDGAME'S DIRECTOR

WAR EPTS OVER NEW MARVEL BLOCKBTER’S GAY SUPERHERO

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'PASSAG' DIRECTOR NOUNC 'DANGERO' NC-17 RATG ON A FILM PICTG A GAY LOVE STORY

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MARVEL'S FIRST GAY CHARACTER IS PLAYED BY AVENGERS: ENDGAME'S DIRECTOR

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