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

'Doomsday's Missing Marvel Characters May Have Just Revealed A Secret Spin-Off

By Lyvie Scott

It’s not the end of the world.

MCU

Don’t Worry, 'Avengers: Doomsday' Isn’t Done Casting Yet

By Lyvie Scott

All will be revealed in time.

MCU

Why Is Spider-Man Not In 'Avengers: Doomsday'?

By Lyvie Scott

The next Avengers movie is already missing a crucial Avenger.

MCU

Did Marvel Just Accidentally Spoil 'Thunderbolts'?

By Dais Johnston

The Avengers: Doomsday cast list announcement proves the next MCU movie may be more prequel than spinoff.

MCU

'Avengers: Doomsday' Announces A Super-Sized Cast, Including X-Men and 'Thunderbolts' Stars

By Lyvie Scott

Marvel’s multiverse just got a whole lot bigger.

MCU

Who Is Jack Duquesne? How 'Hawkeye's Forgotten Villain Fits Into 'Daredevil: Born Again'

By Lyvie Scott

Mayor Fisk’s life just got more complicated.

MCU

'Daredevil: Born Again' Finally Lets The Devil Out — And It Could Change The MCU Forever

By Lyvie Scott

Took ‘em long enough.

MCU

Did 'Daredevil: Born Again' Just Drop A Young Avengers Easter Egg?

By Lyvie Scott

Don’t underestimate the filler episode.

TV

'Daredevil: Born Again' Is Dropping A Double Episode This Week

By Lyvie Scott

Brace yourself for some serious sitting around.

MCU

Marvel’s Punisher Special Will Be “No Holds Barred,” Jon Bernthal Promises

By Lyvie Scott

“Let’s see if there’s a real openness and a hunger to let Frank be what Frank is.”

MCU

'Daredevil: Born Again’s Episode Title Contains A Weird Historical Easter Egg

By Dais Johnston

Brush up on your Latin.

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'Daredevil: Born Again' Finally Brings Back A Fan Favorite Anti-Hero

By Lyvie Scott

Welcome back, Frank Castle.

DC

'The Penguin's Colin Farrell Might Star In Yet Another DC Project

By Lyvie Scott

DC didn’t have to look far for its new Sgt. Rock, even though it maybe should have.

Multiversal Madness

Did the Russos Just Confirm A Wild 'Avengers: Doomsday' Fan Theory?

By Dais Johnston

Iron Man's sacrifice won't be ignored when Robert Downey, Jr. returns to the MCU.

MCU

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About 'Daredevil: Born Again' Episode 4

By Lyvie Scott

Things are heating up.

MCU

When Does 'Daredevil: Born Again' Really Take Place in the MCU? An Investigation

By Lyvie Scott

It’s time to solve this mystery.