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

Trailers

'Clayface' Trailer Finally Fills In A Weird DCU Timeline Gap

By Lyvie Scott

Gotham belongs to Clayface, for now.

The Inverse Interview

Rebecca Romijn Is Number One

By Lyvie Scott

After years of disappearing into iconic sci-fi roles, the unsung heroine of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Avengers: Doomsday claims the spotlight.

Look Up

Why Superhero Capes Define DC — But Not Marvel

By Ryan Britt

Not all costumed heroes wear capes.

Exclusive

How Destin Daniel Cretton Brought Spider-Man Back To Earth

By Hoai-Tran Bui

From VFX to costume design, reflective moments to swinging solo, director Destin Daniel Cretton made Peter Parker feel real again in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Rewind

'Captain America: The First Avenger' Belongs To A Bygone MCU

By Lyvie Scott

A man — and a movie — out of time.

News

Did Ryan Reynolds Just Confirm Another 'Deadpool' Movie?

By Dais Johnston

Backstreet’s back, alright!

News

Marvel Seems To Confirm The 'Blade' Movie Is Truly Dead

By Dais Johnston

After seven years, the beleaguered project may be a lost cause.

Entertainment

'Loki' Is Clearly Essential Viewing For 'Avengers: Doomsday'

By Chrishaun Baker

All roads point back to Loki.

Trailers

'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer Finally Reveals Doom In Action

By Dais Johnston

“Mark my words. We’re going to need a miracle.”

News

3 Years Later, A Forgotten DC Hero Will Return In 'Man Of Tomorrow'

By Dais Johnston

The old DC Universe meets the new.

MCU

'X-Men '97’ Just Rebooted Wolverine’s Wildest Team

By Lyvie Scott

Weapons of mass destruction.

Opinion

Let's Talk About The MCU's Magneto Problem

By Lyvie Scott

Can we bring this guy into the modern day?

News

An Overlooked MCU Spinoff Is Getting A Complete Overhaul

By Dais Johnston

Nova just got a novel retooling.

Cheat Sheet

Everything We Know About 'Wonder Man' Season 2 So Far

By Lyvie Scott

Simon Williams just got a callback.

Opinion

The 'My Hero Academia' Movie Could Be Exactly What The Superhero Genre Needs

By Chrishaun Baker

Looking at superheroes through a new perspective might be a breath of fresh air for a stale landscape.

News

DC’s Weirdest Spinoff May Have Found Its Supervillain

By Dais Johnston

Jimmy Olsen may have to face off against a Great Ape.