Inverse

October 2024

The Superhero Issue

Superman on a couch in a therapy office

Zack Snyder Introduces the 2024 Superhero Issue

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.

By Zack Snyder
The Inverse Interview
Frank Miller and Zack Snyder Talk Comics, Mythology, and Breaking Superhero Canon

For Inverse’s 2024 Superhero Issue, guest editor Zack Snyder interviews legendary comic book writer and artist Frank Miller about how he created Sin City, 300, The Dark Knight Returns, and more.

Interview by Zack Snyder
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Inside the Issue

Can Superheroes Kill?

By Ryan Britt and Dais Johnston

The evolving morality of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.

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.

“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.

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Feature
A History of Superhero Kink

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.

Written by Hoai-Tran Bui
Artwork by Jojo Aguilar
Artwork By Jojo Aguilar