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

Exclusive

'The Toxic Avenger' Keeps The Gore But Adds More Heart

By Dais Johnston

Writer and director Macon Blair turns Troma’s creature feature into a shocking but touching satire.

News

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Is Bringing Back One Of Marvel’s Secret Weapons

By Dais Johnston

Stunting on the competition.

Retrospective

The Worst Marvel Mutant Movie Doesn’t Deserve Its Dire Reputation

By Josh Bell

These mutants won’t be joining the MCU anytime soon.

DC

'Peacemaker’s' Secret Weapon Was Almost Completely Different

By Lyvie Scott

Before Freddie Stroma, Vigilante was played by a totally different actor.

MCU

The X-Men Reboot Just Got An Encouraging Update

By Lyvie Scott

“Now I feel like we get how to do this a little bit better.”

TV

'Peacemaker's Last 3 Episodes Are “Almost Like A Whole New Season”

By Lyvie Scott

The DC Universe has one more surprise in store this year.

Spoilers

'Peacemaker's Best Deep-Cut Easter Egg Reboots A Forgotten Superman Villain

By Ryan Britt

A baddie from before the dawn of Luthor.

Retrospective

Before 'Spider-Man,' Sam Raimi Refined His Formula With 'Darkman'

By Gayle Sequeira

Everywhere and nowhere.

DC

How James Gunn Sneakily Retconned 'Peacemaker' Into The DCU

By Dais Johnston

“I wish I could Lucas the sh*t out of this.”

Inverse Recommends

The Best Superhero Game of the Last Decade Just Came to PlayStation Plus

By Hayes Madsen

Swing for the fences.

DCU

3 Things You Need to Remember For 'Peacemaker' Season 2

By Dais Johnston

Surprisingly, it’s not as much as you think.

Inverse Recommends

20 Years Later, 'Daredevil' and 'Elektra' Make A Perversely Fun Double Feature

By Lyvie Scott

Marvel’s “worst” movies are worth a second look.

News

You Can Thank Peacemaker For 'Superman’s Early Digital Release

By Dais Johnston

Corporate synergy at work.

Review

'Peacemaker' Season 2 Is The Multiverse Done Right

By Dais Johnston

The DC series dabbles in revisionist history and tells a heartbreaking multi-dimensional story.

DCU

Did The DCU Just Reveal The Latest Villain In The Superman Saga?

By Lyvie Scott

Brains beat brawn.

DC

Jeffrey Wright Has Heard Good Things About 'The Batman II' Script

By Lyvie Scott

“I’m liking what I’m hearing.”

Sci-Fi, Superheroes, and Smart Takes
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