The director of 300, Justice League, and more teams up with Inverse for a special issue all about taking superheroes and comic books seriously. Read Zack Snyder’s letter from the editor here and dive into the full issue below.
Will NASA’s Europa Clipper Really Find Aliens? Here’s What the Spacecraft Can and Can’t Do
By Doris Elín Urrutia
What could be lurking under Europa’s icy shell?
Shaken and Stirred
Gaps Between James Bond Movies Are Good, Actually
By Ryan Britt
This might not have been the plan, but this pattern always works out for the best.
MCU
'The Franchise' Just Took Aim at Marvel’s Biggest Mistake
By Dais Johnston
Sometimes you get caught up in the moment and launch a blockbuster.
Science
Is This Sustainable, Entirely Wood Skyscraper the Future of Cities?
By Kurt Kleiner and Knowable Magazine
Wood engineered for strength and safety offers architects an alternative to carbon-intensive steel and concrete.
Feature
Can Superheroes Kill?
By Ryan Britt and Dais Johnston
The evolving morality of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.
Feature
“Heroes Don't Do That!”
By Lyvie Scott
Inside the never-ending battle over Batman’s love life — from Dick Grayson’s matching pajamas to going down on Catwoman.
The Inverse Interview
Frank Miller and Zack Snyder Talk Comics, Mythology, and Breaking Superhero Canon
By Zack Snyder
For Inverse’s 2024 Superhero Issue, guest editor Zack Snyder interviews legendary comics writer Frank Miller about how he created Sin City, 300, The Dark Knight Returns, and more.
Zack Snyder Introduces the 2024 Superhero Issue
By Zack Snyder
Zack Snyder on why we should take comic books and superheroes seriously.
The Inverse Interview
How “The Man Who Has Everything” Changed Superheroes Forever
By Jake Kleinman
One year before Watchmen, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons took on the most iconic superhero of them all.
Feature
A History of Superhero Kink
By Hoai-Tran Bui and Jojo Aguilar
From Wonder Woman to the X-Men, kink has always been a pillar of the superhero business — even if modern tastes seem determined to push it to the sidelines.
