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The 2021 Inverse Superhero Issue challenges the most dominant idea in our culture today.
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Indie auteur Nia DaCosta shows off her comic book roots in 'The Marvels'
Superman didn’t abandon “the American way.” We did.
Superman is still the same Man of Tomorrow. It’s “the American way” that’s changed.
Scientists discover a new factor that affects "brain age"
The concept of a person's “brain age” mixes together cultural, psychological, and physical health ideas. That swirl, plus one’s own genetics, can help us understand why some centenarians we’ve been lucky enough to know still retain so much of their sharpness.
Can fasting be good for you? Two studies reveal how it changes the body
Here’s why the eating pattern can result in health benefits.
Across the Multiverse
Is the spirit of vengeance coming (back) to the MCU?
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will mark the culmination of Marvel’s table-setting this year.
With Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff set to play a major role in the sequel, it has the chance to finish what WandaVision started, and the film’s multiversal premise should also allow it to build on the events of the Loki Season 1 finale.
Can fasting be good for you? Two studies reveal how it changes the body
Here’s why the eating pattern can result in health benefits.
Look: NASA photo reveals unusual supernova event
The supernova remanent is located about 19,600 light years away from Earth.
How to view the best celestial objects during a New Moon
It's the perfect opportunity for a little sky gazing.
Covid-19 vaccine booster shot: Schedule, side-effects, concerns, and effectiveness
Covid-19 booster shots are set to be released to the U.S. public. Here's everything you need to know.
Why one type of massage can help muscles heal faster — study
There’s a curious link between mechanical stimulation, skeletal muscle repair, and immune function.
NASA’s bold new asteroid mission just took off — here’s what happens next
NASA has successfully launched its Lucy mission to explore the history of the Solar System. Here's what comes next.
How modern society may have ruined biological sleep
Sleep onset was determined not by a set bedtime, but by whether there were things to do.
Look: Planet orbiting a dead star hints at Earth's future
"No one has ever seen this before": Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is speeding up
Is this just temporary, or will the storm return to its former glory? The Hubble Space Telescope has revealed a major change underway.
New study reveals one overlooked factor that can keep your brain younger
“This is a very good news story.”
Does your back hurt? How one surprising lifestyle tweak can reduce pain
Fight back.
Why NASA’s wild new asteroid mission is one of its weirdest endeavors yet
NASA's Lucy spacecraft is on a 12-year mission that could actually last forever.
The real science of Poison Ivy reveals an even deadlier real-life villain
This misanthrope is more relevant than ever.
Ancient black holes: New research reveals a surprising truth
Is there anything out there?
Why is pumpkin spice so popular? Scent scientists explain the hype
Starbuck's pumpkin spice latte (or PSL) is an undeniable favorite. The drink's scent and nostalgia are equally as important as taste — and scientists explain why.
How excited should you be about the Covid pill? 7 critical questions answered
The Merck drug could become the first antiviral pill for Covid-19.
The Superhero Issue
“I like to call myself Marvel trash.”
OK Boomer Shooter: How indie games breathed new life into a dying genre
A new (and old) kind of first-person shooter is emerging.
How Xbox, Sony, and AbleGamers built a more accessible future for video games
From Xbox's Kinect to Sony's 'Last of Us Part II,' haphazard beginnings paved the way for innovations that make video games more welcoming to every player.
Sable devs reveal the game’s surprising open world RPG influences
When life gives you lemons, make Link’s Lemonade.
Far Cry 6 director says the game isn’t “running away from anything”
“There is no getting around the fact that revolution is political.”
Far Cry 6 review: Ubisoft's controversial franchise finally grows up
Inverse Score: 9/10
Nintendo Switch Pro leaks: Analyst reveals one reason to wait for 4K
Kantan Games CEO Serkan Toto addresses new rumors about a Nintendo Switch Pro.
Jett: The Far Shore is 2021's dreamiest existential crisis
Inverse score: 9/10
'Final Fantasy Origin' preview: Square Enix fixed the first demo's worst problems
'Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin' got a second demo during the Tokyo Game Show, and Inverse had the opportunity to try it out early.
Here's the only Nintendo game you need to play before Metroid Dread
One of the greatest Metroid games ever is basically a prerequisite.
Kweh! Chocobo GP gives Mario Kart a Final Fantasy twist
On your marks, get set, kupo!
Warzone Season 6 trailer reveals an essential change to the Verdansk map
Could Verdansk go out with a bang before the new map drops?
Battlefield 2042 open beta start time, end date, game modes, and how to play
Battlefield 2042 has a lot to prove.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is PlayStation's Zelda, but there's a catch
Inverse Score: 8/10
Look: Kirby and the Forgotten Land in 8 cute images
Three-dimensional thinking.
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is confusing in one critical area
Guardians mostly hits the right notes.
You need to play the weirdest retro sports game on Nintendo Switch ASAP
Take me out to the ballgame.
Man of Tomorrow
Superman is still the same Man of Tomorrow. It’s “the American way” that’s changed.
At one point, “truth and justice” was enough.
Prior to the United States’ involvement in World War II, the Superman serial cartoons by Fleischer Studios introduced its title character, the DC Comics superhero, “in a never-ending battle for truth and justice.” The narrator, Jackson Beck, simply ended it there. At the time, it was enough.
Tesla Model X: Impressive photos and videos show major redesign
Looking good.
Tesla Cyberquad: Release date, specs, and details for Elon Musk's ATV
Tesla plans to release its first all-electric all-terrain vehicle.
Tesla: Elon Musk reveals how long it will take all cars to go electric
You’re going to wait a while.
9 amazing features that make the Rivian R1T the coolest EV pickup around
2022 Toyota Tundra release date, price, specs, payload, MPG, and towing for the hybrid truck
The Tundra could become a new favorite for full-size truck fans.
Tesla Model Y: Elon Musk shares jaw-dropping video of best design feature
The Tesla Model Y may be one of the company's cheapest cars, but it's still an impressively-designed feat of engineering.
This one feature is the best reason to buy the Rivian R1T
The Rivian electric pickup is terrific, and you can read the full review to learn why. But the pièce de résistance is the Camp Kitchen.
Rivian R1T review: One type of driver is going to love this electric truck
Americans love big trucks and big SUVs, but carmakers haven't given them electric versions. That all changes with the R1T, an impossibly clever electric truck.
Tesla Full Self-Driving: Safety score explained and how to apply for beta
Tesla's full self-driving beta has taken another step forward. Here's what you need to know.
The Ford F-150 Lightning is the most exciting EV ever made
Let’s take a look at why.
The Genesis GV80 is executing one Lexus strategy perfectly
The Genesis GV80 might be best known as the car that saved Tiger Woods, but it might be the best luxury SUV on the market. Here's everything you need to know.
One type of driver is going to love the 2021 Cadillac XT5
The luxury crossover market is stuffed with competition, but the Cadillac XT5 is a fair choice for anyone.
Tesla: Elon Musk-shared video reveals Model S Plaid's record-breaking speed
The Tesla Model S Plaid has already set an impressive record on a famous racetrack.
Whoa! The new Silverado ZR2 looks like an off-road beast
Chevrolet hasn’t had an answer to the Ford Raptor for a decade, but now it does: the Silverado ZR2 is the company’s new flagship off-road pickup.
One type of driver will call the 2021 Volvo XC60 T8 the perfect car
The XC60 is the ideal luxury car for a whole lot of buyers, thanks to its sharp design, excellent safety and tech features, and some of the most comfortable seats you can find.
The 4 EVs with the longest range (and they’re all made by Tesla)
The concept of “brain age” mixes cultural, psychological, and physical health ideas. That swirl, plus one’s genetics, can help us understand why some centenarians we’ve been lucky enough to know (RIP, Grandma Rawe) still retain so much of the sharpness that made them remarkable. It can also explain why other people seem to fade so quickly after retirement.
