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

On Your Left

Chris Evans May Have Just Accidentally Spoiled The End Of 'Avengers: Doomsday'

By Dais Johnston

Apparently, at least one character isn’t doomed by Doomsday.

Rewind

5 Years Ago, 'Invincible' Lied to You for 40 Minutes — and Changed Animated TV Forever

By Jon Negroni

The show's debut wasn't just a twist. It was a proof of concept.

Entertainment

The Identity Of 'Daredevil: Born Again's Mr. Charles Is Shockingly Simple

By Chrishaun Baker

It's probably safe to say he's not Ghostface.

Review

'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Gets Trapped In Plot Purgatory

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Hell is waiting for things to get going.

Entertainment

The New 'Punisher' Special Could Fill In A Crucial Marvel Timeline Gap

By Chrishaun Baker

What the heck is ever happening in Marvel's New York City?

News

'Wonder Man' Is Officially Renewed For Season 2

By Dais Johnston

Once more, with feeling.

Cheatsheet

Everything You Need To Know To Watch 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2

By Dais Johnston

Time to check back in with our lawyer.

Rewind

5 Years Ago, Zack Snyder Turned Back Time To Deliver A Comic Book Epic

By Chrishaun Baker

"Make your own future. Make your own past."

Trailers

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Trailer May Have Just Accidentally Spoiled A Fan-Favorite Marvel Series

By Dais Johnston

Election day has come and gone.

Trailers

You Can Now Watch The 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Trailer — Kind Of

By Dais Johnston

Shot by shot.

Rewind

'V for Vendetta' Is a Much Sadder Movie 20 Years Later

By James Grebey

“Remember, remember, the 5th of November...”

Opinion

Sinners’ Historic Oscar Triumphs Prove One Genre Trend Is Here To Stay

By Chrishaun Baker

When Coogler wins, cinema wins.

Review

'Invincible' Season 4 Goes Full-On Space Opera — And It’s About Damn Time

By Lyvie Scott

War has finally come to Viltrum.

Trailers

Could 'Daredevil: Born Again' Be Teasing A Huge Villain Redemption?

By Dais Johnston

This one hits right on target.

Trailers

‘The Boys’ Season 5 Teases Homelander’s Bloody Endgame

By Lyvie Scott

Is it the end of the world for supekind?

News

'The Batman 2' Might Be Adapting An Important Piece Of Batman Villain Lore

By Chrishaun Baker

The birth of Two-Face is a tragedy decades in the making.