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

'Invincible' Season 3 Teases A Foe Worse Than Omni-Man

By Lyvie Scott

When robots attack.

News

'The Electric State' Makes Walt Disney Its Big Bad

By Dais Johnston

Are the Russos biting the hand that feeds them?

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'The People’s Joker' Made Me Realize I Wasn’t My Own Supervillain

By Dais Johnston

It took a Joker to reveal the villain in my story.

DC

James Gunn's DCU is Sabotaging Itself Before It Can Get Started

By Lyvie Scott

Don’t overthink it.

The Inverse Interview

The Creature Commandos Are Ready For The Spotlight

By Hoai-Tran Bui

James Gunn’s first DCU project is a strange launchpad for a new cinematic universe, but the cast is embracing their oddball status.

MCU

'Daredevil: Born Again' Takes Place After A Big Time Jump

By Lyvie Scott

Everyone old is new again.

Exclusive

David Harbour Teases 'Thunderbolts’ Dynamic: "I Don't Think Any Of 'Em Get Along"

By Hoai-Tran Bui

“They're thrust together as the worst people in the worst situations.”

Retrospective

A Bittersweet Goodbye To The CW DC Universe

By Ryan Britt

Thanks for the good times!

News

A 'Loki' Season 2 Deleted Scene Teases the Return of a Forgotten Marvel Hero

By Dais Johnston

It’s a Herculean effort to keep up with all these characters.

News

'Kraven the Hunter's Opening Scene Embraces Its R-Rating

By Lyvie Scott

Sony just released new footage from its latest superhero movie, and it actually looks... good?

MCU

Will Kathryn Hahn Ever Return to the MCU? It’s Complicated

By Lyvie Scott

The star of Agatha All Along weighs in on her MCU future.

MCU

Marvel Is Getting Its Next-Generation Superhero Team All Wrong

By Lyvie Scott

It shouldn’t be all about the Young Avengers.

News

The Young Avengers’ First Mission May Be On a Disney Cruise

By Dais Johnston

It’s time for dinner and a movie.

News

A Marvel Star Just Solved the Most Obvious 'Thunderbolts' Mystery

By Dais Johnston

Try to hide your shock.

DC

Luca Guadagnino Could Be Directing A DC Movie, For Some Reason

By Lyvie Scott

The director of Queer and Challengers is in talks for a weird new superhero movie.

MCU

Did Marvel Just Confirm a Huge X-Men Theory?

By Lyvie Scott

It’s not a secret anymore.