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

The Inverse Interview

Steve Agee Was As In The Dark About 'Peacemaker' Season 2’s Big Twist As The Rest Of Us

By Dais Johnston

“Holy sh*t, this is amazing. Everyone's going to go crazy.”

Trailers

'Invincible' Season 4 Introduces The Ultimate New Villain

By Lyvie Scott

The Viltrumite War is about to begin.

Trailers

The MCU Goes Full Meta With The 'Wonder Man' Trailer

By Dais Johnston

Reboot fever hits even fictional Hollywood.

TV

'Gen V' Just Set Up 'The Boys' Final Season In A Huge Way

By Dais Johnston

There’s a strange connection between the two shows.

News

'The Toxic Avenger' Is Helping Real People With Medical Debt

By Dais Johnston

Toxie is avenging the victims of American healthcare.

DCU

A Scrapped Peacemaker Reunion Could Have Fixed A Major Missed Opportunity

By Lyvie Scott

Will Murn return?

Henchmen

A Deep-Cut 'Superman' Villain Is The Key To Peacemaker's Twistiest Episode Yet

By Dais Johnston

Oh yeah, that guy.

MCU

Did 'Avengers: Doomsday' Just Confirm A Popular Fan Theory?

By Lyvie Scott

Look hard...

News

Elizabeth Olsen Wants The MCU To Adapt A Classic Comic Book Storyline

By Dais Johnston

The house always wins.

DCU

'Peacemaker’s Giant Twist Is Smarter Than It Looks

By Dais Johnston

The grass is, surprise surprise, not greener.

Inverse Recommends

The Most Promising Superhero Movie In Years Is Finally Streaming

By Mark Hill

It’s time for a fresh start.

News

'Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse' Is Coming Sooner Than You Think

By Dais Johnston

Finally, a good update.

TV

'Gen V' Just Introduced The Biggest Potential Threat to Homelander

By Lyvie Scott

It’s about time.

News

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Just Cast A Surprising Villain

By Dais Johnston

Seeing double.

MCU

The Newest Marvel Show Just Planted The Seeds For The Young Avengers

By Dais Johnston

Is this a secret pilot?

News

James Gunn Might Have Just Confirmed 'Man of Tomorrow’s Underrated Villain

By Dais Johnston

He’s a brainiac, brainiac on the floor...

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