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

James Gunn Reveals Why 'Superman' Isn't An Origin Story

By Hoai-Tran Bui

James Gunn, David Corenswet, and Rachel Brosnahan talk about introducing the iconic character to a new generation.

MCU

Could The Green Goblin Finally Make His MCU Debut?

By Lyvie Scott

Marvel shouldn’t have to look far for its Norman Osborn.

DC

New 'Superman' Timeline Retroactively Creates An Entire Cinematic Universe

By Dais Johnston

It’s all about the rule of threes.

MCU

'Wonder Man' Will Bring Back A Forgotten MCU Villain

By Lyvie Scott

Trevor Slattery will return.

Review

'Superman' Is The Most Comic Book Movie Ever — For Better And For Worse

By Hoai-Tran Bui

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a wildly geeky extravaganza!

The Inverse Interview

'Ironheart' Star Dominique Thorne Teases Marvel's "Insane" New Phase

By Lyvie Scott

The latest Marvel hero unpacks Riri’s deal with the devil and her “crazy” future in the MCU.

Retrospective

Can The New 'Fantastic Four' Measure Up To The Original?

By Lyvie Scott

It’s hard to let go of the past.

Exclusive

The Brilliant Way 'Ironheart' Overcame Its Tony Stark Problem

By Lyvie Scott

Lyric Ross breaks down Ironheart’s emotional finale, and where Natalie goes from here.

MCU

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Rumor Brings An Avenger Back To His Roots

By Dais Johnston

But it’s their secret, Cap.

Exclusive

Regan Aliyah Says One Marvel Spinoff Could Replace Harry Potter

By Lyvie Scott

Ironheart’s shocking post-credits scene takes the MCU in a supernatural direction.

Spoilers

Marvel’s Most Anticipated Villain Finally Joins The MCU

By Lyvie Scott

Riri learns the true price of magic in Ironheart’s finale.

Rewind

The 'Fantastic Four' That Almost Was

By Lyvie Scott

Thirty-one years ago, Roger Corman executive produced a Fantastic Four movie to retain the rights to the superhero team. It never made it to the big screen.

Exclusive

The Story Behind 'Thunderbolts’ Shocking End Credits Sequence

By Dais Johnston

How the movie’s final moments changed from guinea pigs to political cartoons.

MCU

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Second Half Of 'Ironheart'

By Lyvie Scott

Fight magic with magic.

Feature

Will The Real Clark Kent Please Stand Up?

By Ryan Britt

Who is the real character? Superman or Clark Kent?

The Inverse Interview

“There Is No Blueprint.” Director Sam Bailey On Ironheart’s Tumultuous Journey So Far

By Lyvie Scott

Marvel’s latest series moves out of Tony Stark’s shadow once and for all.