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

MCU

Its Official: 'Daredevil: Born Again' Is Getting A Season 2

By Lyvie Scott

Fans won’t have to wait long for the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen to return.

News

Marvel’s 'Vision Quest' Series Will Somehow Bring An 'Iron Man' Villain Back To Life

By Dais Johnston

The man who (indirectly) created Iron Man returns to the MCU.

MCU

'Daredevil: Born Again' Trailer Teases a New Chapter for the MCU

By Lyvie Scott

Charlie Cox’s vigilante gets a second lease on life.

News

The Russo Brothers Reveal The Intriguing Reason They Came Back To The MCU

By Dais Johnston

Joe and Anthony Russo have a game plan for their Avengers movies.

News

Chris Hemsworth Might Have Just Hooked George Miller For 'Thor 5'

By Dais Johnston

Australians, assemble.

News

'Captain America: Brave New World' Is Partnering With Tide, For Some Reason

By Dais Johnston

Sometimes an Avenger has to get their, uh, clothes dirty.

DC

'The Batman II' May Not Be About The Joker After All

By Lyvie Scott

Who will the Caped Crusader face off with next?

News

The Wildest Moment In 'Kraven The Hunter' Was Totally Improvised

By Lyvie Scott

“It was a silent scream.”

DC

The DCU’s Most Exciting Crossover Could Actually Happen

By Lyvie Scott

Matt Reeves offers a surprising update about his Epic Crime Saga.

Gaming

Batman’s Most Disappointing Game Could Get A Shot At Redemption

By Trone Dowd

Tweaking its less popular elements, and bringing it to Switch 2, could give another trip to Gotham some juice.

News

Did Colin Farrell Just Confirm 'The Penguin' Season 2?

By Dais Johnston

Oz Cobb may not be so limited after all.

News

Matt Reeves Finally Has A Positive Update About 'The Batman II'

By Lyvie Scott

Could the superhero sequel be coming sooner than we think?

Retrospective

Marvel’s Greatest TV Spinoff Never Got Its Due

By Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Agent Carter, reporting for duty.

DC

The DCU’s Batman Movie Won’t Rehash His Backstory — And That’s A Good Thing

By Lyvie Scott

“We don’t need to hear the origin story again.”

Movies

The 15 Most Exciting Movies Coming Out In 2025

By Lyvie Scott

Get ready to eat a lot of popcorn.

MCU

Did 'What If' Just Erase A Major Marvel Character?

By Lyvie Scott

The laws of the multiverse are unforgiving.