October 2022

The Superhero Issue

The Superhero Issue 2022

The Inverse Superhero Issue challenges the most dominant idea in our culture today. New articles October 17-21.

By Jake Kleinman

Inside the Issue

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How to kill a superhero

By Brian VanHooker

The writers behind some of the most iconic deaths in superhero history reveal their secrets.

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Black Panther 2 is wading into the messy history of Atlantis

By Eric Francisco
Culture

How a Canadian rock band predicted Superman’s death

The unexpected psychological effects of Marvel’s strangest superpower

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How one Chernobyl survivor is using “Superhero Therapy” to help Ukrainians today

By Olga Alexandru

Janina Scarlet on the powers and origin of Superhero Therapy.

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From The Rock to Black Adam: How wrestling laid the blueprint for superhero movies

By Abraham Josephine Riesman

The growth of superhero cinematic universes, where characters are more important than performers, is making actors more like WWE performers. Kayfabe included.

Go deeper

MCU

'Wonder Man' Finally Does Right By Trevor Slattery

By Lyvie Scott

The controversial Iron Man villain is suddenly the most endearing character in the MCU.

Spoilers

'Wonder Man' Just Introduced A New Potential Avenger To The MCU

By Lyvie Scott

Meet Simon Williams — for real, this time.

Retro Reboot

36 Years Later, Sam Raimi's Underrated Sci-Fi Horror Is Finally Getting A Reboot

By Dais Johnston

Sam Raimi's first superhero movie is getting a new lease on life from two huge fans.

Trailers

'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Trailer Brings Jessica Jones To The MCU

By Dais Johnston

The gang’s all here.

MCU

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The 'Wonder Man' Premiere

By Lyvie Scott

The new star of the MCU has arrived.

Movies

'The People’s Joker' Is Finally Streaming For Free

By Dais Johnston

Come meet the clown princess of crime.

Review

'Wonder Man' Is As Close To Perfection As The MCU Can Get

By Lyvie Scott

Marvel strikes gold with a quiet character drama, a buddy comedy, and a superhero satire all rolled into one.

MCU

Luke Cage Could Return To The MCU After All

By Lyvie Scott

“There’s some unfinished business.”

Retrospective

'WandaVision' Is Still The Best TV Show Marvel Has Ever Made

By Dais Johnston

Half a decade later, Wanda’s nostalgic delusion endures.

Exclusive

'The Marvels' Director Knew The 'Avengers: Doomsday' Captain America Reveal "For Years"

By Hoai-Tran Bui

“It's emotional [for] my nerd baby girl heart.”

DC

30 Years Later, 'The Batman 2' Could Finish An Iconic DC Comics Arc

By Lyvie Scott

The Long Halloween ain’t over yet.

Retrospective

60 Years Ago, A Classic Superhero Made His TV Debut With A Bang

By Dais Johnston

Biff! Bang! Pow!

MCU

One 'Avengers: Doomsday' Rumor Debunks A Big Black Panther Theory

By Lyvie Scott

There’s no question who embodies the mantle in Doomsday.

News

'The Batman Part II' Recruits Yet Another Marvel Star

By Dais Johnston

From HYDRA to Gotham.

Trailers

'Avengers: Doomsday' Finally Gives Us The Cyclops We’ve Been Waiting For

By Lyvie Scott

What did you expect, black latex?

Trailers

'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer Finally Brings The X-Men To The MCU

By Dais Johnston

After years of flirting, the X-Men are now officially part of the MCU.