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.

ByJake Kleinman

Inside the Issue

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How to kill a superhero

ByBrian 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

ByEric 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

ByOlga 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

ByAbraham 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

Spoilers

'Deadpool & Wolverine’s Wildest Cameo Is a Hilarious Reality Check for Marvel Fans

ByJake Kleinman

Warning! Major spoilers ahead for Deadpool & Wolverine.

MCU

'Deadpool & Wolverine' Just Sneakily Confirmed a Weird Piece of MCU Canon

ByDais Johnston

Everything old is new again.

Spoilers!

'Deadpool & Wolverine' Just Eviscerated Marvel’s Most Cursed Upcoming Movie

ByLyvie Scott

No one is safe in Marvel’s latest film... not even the MCU itself.

Spoilers

'Deadpool and Wolverine’s Biggest Cameo Redeems a Failed Superhero Movie Crossover

ByDais Johnston

Wouldn’t be a Marvel movie without a Chris.

Exclusive

Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Breaks Down 'Deadpool & Wolverine’s Big Multiverse Twist

ByLyvie Scott and Jake Kleinman

Anchor beings, explained.

Spoilers

'Deadpool & Wolverine' Isn’t Really About the MCU — And That’s Okay

ByHoai-Tran Bui

What did you expect?

News

James Mangold Just Nailed the Biggest Problem With the MCU

ByLyvie Scott

The Logan director takes aim at Marvel’s multiverse.

MCU

Marvel's Most Overlooked Superhero is Stuck in Limbo

ByAlex Welch

The Eternals are on ice, but the Black Knight shouldn’t be.

News

The Most Exciting New DC Spinoff Has Nothing to Do With James Gunn

ByLyvie Scott

The Caped Crusader’s future is cloudy.

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The Best Superhero Show of the Year Has Been Quietly Gaining Steam on Netflix

ByDais Johnston

Supacell, Netflix's take on the Black community in London understands what makes a superhero story great.

Review

'Deadpool & Wolverine' Is a Messy but Glorious Farewell to the X-Men Movies

ByJake Kleinman

Deeply cynical but wildly fun, Deadpool’s first foray into the MCU is more than the sum of its parts.

Movies

Does 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Have a Post-Credits Scene? A Spoiler-Free Guide

ByDais Johnston

The answer is simple: kind of.

Exclusive

Kevin Feige Reveals The Real Origin Of 'Deadpool 3's Cocaine Joke

ByLyvie Scott and Jake Kleinman

Marvel Studios’ president makes it clear he has nothing against cocaine.

MCU

Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Gives A Disappointing Update On 'Eternals 2'

ByDais Johnston and Jake Kleinman

Back into hibernation.

Maximum Effort

I Saw the First 40 Minutes of 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' Here’s Why I’m Worried.

ByJake Kleinman

Wade Wilson’s MCU debut might not be the franchise-saving blockbuster we’ve been promised.

Exclusive

Kevin Feige Denies Rumors That The Russo Brothers Are Directing Avengers 5 And 6

ByJake Kleinman

The Avengers: Endgame directors may not be returning to the MCU after all.