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

Star Wars

There’s An Objectively Correct Way To Watch The Star Wars Saga, According To David Corenswet

By Lyvie Scott

Search your feelings. You know it to be true.

News

'Fantastic Four' May Have Just Confirmed My Biggest Fan Theory

By Dais Johnston

Baby’s day out (in space).

Opinion

It's a Crime That We Still Don't Have a Good Superman Game

By Hayes Madsen

Missing in action.

MCU

The Fantastic Four Were Too Powerful For Earth-616, Director Matt Shakman Says

By Lyvie Scott

It’s continuity time.

DCU

James Gunn Could Repeat A Winning Formula With 'Superman’s Best Character

By Lyvie Scott

Mister Terrific could get a big upgrade in the DCU.

Movies

'Superman' Reveals The One Lesson Marvel Still Needs to Learn

By Dais Johnston

Superman's lighthearted tone was achieved without resorting to a bad MCU habit.

Retrospective

Marvel Needs The Original X-Men Now More Than Ever

By Lyvie Scott

Twenty-five years later, X-Men could be a crucial lifeline for the MCU.

Retrospective

How A Superhero Sequel Stunk Up Prime Time TV

By Jon O'Brien

Darkman II: The Return of Durant was a disastrous attempt to capitalize on the cult success of the Sam Raimi-Liam Neeson original.

DC

The Clever Way Superman Sets Up The Next DCU Movie

By Lyvie Scott

The Man of Steel just paved the way for the Woman of Tomorrow.

Exclusive

James Gunn Reveals Why 'Superman' Isn't An Origin Story

By Hoai-Tran Bui

James Gunn, David Corenswet, and Rachel Brosnahan talk about introducing the iconic character to a new generation.

MCU

Could The Green Goblin Finally Make His MCU Debut?

By Lyvie Scott

Marvel shouldn’t have to look far for its Norman Osborn.

DC

New 'Superman' Timeline Retroactively Creates An Entire Cinematic Universe

By Dais Johnston

It’s all about the rule of threes.

MCU

'Wonder Man' Will Bring Back A Forgotten MCU Villain

By Lyvie Scott

Trevor Slattery will return.

Review

'Superman' Is The Most Comic Book Movie Ever — For Better And For Worse

By Hoai-Tran Bui

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a wildly geeky extravaganza!

The Inverse Interview

'Ironheart' Star Dominique Thorne Teases Marvel's "Insane" New Phase

By Lyvie Scott

The latest Marvel hero unpacks Riri’s deal with the devil and her “crazy” future in the MCU.

Retrospective

Can The New 'Fantastic Four' Measure Up To The Original?

By Lyvie Scott

It’s hard to let go of the past.