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

News

'VisionQuest' Is About AI — But No AI Was Used To Make It

By Dais Johnston

Marvel is correcting one of its earlier tech fumbles.

DCU

DC Has Reportedly Cast The Bat-Family — But There’s A Big Catch

By Lyvie Scott

Meet the new Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, and... Batman?

News

'Daredevil: Born Again' Is Ending Just As It Hits Its Stride

By Dais Johnston

It’s the Rule of Threes.

Exclusive

'The People v. Gorilla Grodd' Is “More Intense Than You Would Realize,” Skyler Gisondo Says

By Hoai-Tran Bui

The star of the new DCU show teases more beyond the mockumentary premise.

In brightest day

'Lanterns' Just Reminded Viewers That A New Batman Is On The Way

By Chrishaun Baker

Episode 6 of Lanterns just reminded everyone that there is a Batman prowling the streets of Gotham.

Spoilers

'Lanterns' Just Made Hal’s Ending All The More Tragic

By Lyvie Scott

How the mighty have fallen.

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How DC Finally Brought One Risky Batman Story To Life

By Chrishaun Baker

Knightfall producers Jim Krieg and Rick Morales talk with Inverse about what makes this such a quintessential Batman story.

Theory

'The Batman Part 2' Could Finally Adapt An Iconic Comic Arc

By Chrishaun Baker

"Beware the Court of Owls, that watches all the time.”

Anniversary

20 Years Ago, A Controversial Character Debut Changed Batman Forever

By Chrishaun Baker

Bruce Wayne's biological son became one of his greatest allies... eventually.

News

'Gen V' Star Cast As A Pivotal Mutant In 'X-Men' Reboot

By Dais Johnston

He’s going from a superhero parody to the franchise it was parodying.

Opinion

The MCU's X-Men Should Skip Wolverine For Now

By Chrishaun Baker

With Insomniac’s game putting Logan front and center, the movies should steer clear.

In brightest day

How 'Lanterns' Has Changed A Very Old DC Rule

By Chrishaun Baker

There have been multiple Earth-based Green Lanterns working simultaneously for years now, but Lanterns is hearkening back to a simpler time.

Exclusive

Wait, Who Was Actually A Manhunter? Behind That Shocking 'Lanterns' Reveal

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Lanterns star Poorna Jagannathan talks about her shapeshifting character.

Opinion

'Lanterns' Is Fixing A Massive Superhero Movie Costume Mistake

By Chrishaun Baker

It's not quite the perfect live-action Green Lantern costume, but it's certainly a step in the right direction.

Rewind

'Shang-Chi' Came Out 5 Years Ago. Why Is 'Doomsday' The First We're Seeing Of Him Since?

By James Grebey

Shang-Chi is one of the only successful new additions to the MCU since Endgame!

News

'Avengers: Doomsday' Directors Defend Unusual Filming Process

By Dais Johnston

“That’s when the magic happens.”