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

MCU

Chris Hemsworth May Have Accidentally Spoiled Avengers: Doomsday

By Lyvie Scott

Are the God of Thunder’s days numbered?

News

Who is Jocasta? 'Vision Quest' Might Be Rebooting A Wasted Marvel Villain

By Dais Johnston

A new age.

News

Disney's VFX Workers Just Fought Back Against A Dangerous Trend

By Lyvie Scott

Another step in the right direction.

MCU

It’s Official: Jessica Jones Is Joining The MCU

By Lyvie Scott

Daredevil’s not the only one with a new lease on life.

News

Marvel’s Next Show Is Repeating A Risky Release Strategy

By Dais Johnston

Half-hearted.

Trailers

'Spider-Noir' Is Coming To Save The Spider-Verse

By Lyvie Scott

Sony’s most promising franchise just got a crucial lifeline.

Trailers

'Peacemaker' Season 2 Will Fix The DCU's Messiest Canon Mystery

By Lyvie Scott

Your own worst enemy.

News

Marvel’s X-Men Movie May Have Found Its Director

By Dais Johnston

From the misfits to the mutants.

MCU

Did Alan Cumming Just Spoil A Big 'Avengers: Doomsday' Fight?

By Lyvie Scott

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes don’t always see eye-to-eye with the X-Men.

MCU

Two Marvel Movies Changed 'Thunderbolts*' For The Better

By Lyvie Scott

Finding a perfect Marvel villain is easier said than done.

DC

DC’s 'Clayface' Movie Is Getting A Rewrite, For Some Reason

By Lyvie Scott

A “writer-driven” approach can only take the DCU so far, it seems.

Movies

These 10 Upcoming Hollywood Blockbusters Could Be in Danger From Trump’s Tariffs

By Lyvie Scott

Will tariffs deprive us of a blockbuster summer?

Opinion

Marvel Just Wasted Its Greatest Twist In Years

By Lyvie Scott

The New Avengers are coming together just as the universe is falling apart.

MCU

'Thunderbolts*' Is The MCU's First Street-Level Team-Up Movie

By Dais Johnston

The New Avengers keep things grounded.

News

Nobody Seems To Understand Trump’s Movie Tariffs

By Dais Johnston

Trump’s tariff fever is now hitting Hollywood.

MCU

Deadpool’s Next (And Potentially Last) Big MCU Movie Might Be An X-Men Crossover

By Lyvie Scott

The Merc with a Mouth is gearing up for a long-awaited team-up.