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

TV

The Shocking Ending of 'The Boys' Penultimate Episode, Explained

By Dais Johnston

Just one to go.

TV

The Punisher Special Just Debuted A Crucial Comic Book Villain

By Chrishaun Baker

Frank Castle and Ma Gnucci have bad blood.

Review

'The Punisher: One Last Kill' Is A Gory, But Slight, Showcase For Jon Bernthal’s Anti-Hero

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Marvel certainly penny and dimed this special.

News

A Provocative Comic Adaptation Just Got The Perfect Director

By Dais Johnston

From The Bone Temple to boning.

Cheatsheet

Everything You Need To Know To Watch 'The Punisher: One Last Kill'

By Dais Johnston

Time to check in on Frank Castle.

Spoilers

'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 3's Time Jump Could Confirm A Spider-Man Fan Theory

By Dais Johnston

It’s just a matter of time.

Opinion

'The Boys' Most Experimental Episode Reveals TV's Worst Trend

By Dais Johnston

In defense of the “filler episode.”

Opinion

Rant: 'The Boys' Truly Ended A Long Time Ago. Why Are We Still Watching?

By Lyvie Scott

Prime Video’s snarky supe satire won’t stop until it’s dragged us all down with it.

MCU

The MCU Changed Spider-Man’s Origins For Literally No Reason

By Lyvie Scott

Does Spidey’s great power even matter without great responsibility?

Born Again

Could Mayor Kingpin's Downfall Leave The Spot Open For Luke Cage?

By Chrishaun Baker

Now that the seat of the mayor is up for grabs, who's to say it won't be filled by a certain bulletproof hero?

Spoilers

'The Boys' Just Hit A Crucial Turning Point — And Set Up Its Next Spinoff

By Dais Johnston

In its final few episodes, Amazon's hit superhero series is already setting up its own prequel.

Born Again

'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2's Ending Sets Up A Crucial Storyline For Season 3

By Chrishaun Baker

Matt has finally dethroned Mayor Fisk, but he had to sacrifice everything in the process.

News

'The Boys' Series Finale Will Pull Off A Historic First For The Franchise

By Dais Johnston

Big-screen bloodshed.

Exclusive

Could Bullseye Lead The Thunderbolts? “Keep Your Fingers Crossed.”

By Lyvie Scott

The lovable villain is on to bigger and better things after Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.

Rewind

'Captain America: Civil War' Really Is The Best Avengers Movie

By Lyvie Scott

What started as a mark against the Cap trilogy feels like a compliment 10 years later.

MCU

'Avengers: Doomsday' Will “Defy All Expectations,” Tom Hiddleston Teases

By Lyvie Scott

But will it do right by Loki?