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.

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Exclusive

'Constantine 2' Is Ready For A Script, Keanu Reeves Teases

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Hell is no longer frozen over for the long-awaited sequel.

MCU

Marvel Is “Very Much Exploring” A Defenders Reboot

By Lyvie Scott

The MCU is about to get a little bit bigger.

DC

DC’s 'Sgt. Rock' Just Lost Its Leading Man — But There’s A Silver Lining

By Lyvie Scott

Daniel Craig was set to star in the new DC film, opening the search for a new lead.

MCU

A Daredevil-Avengers Crossover Is "More Possible" Than Ever, Charlie Cox Teases

By Lyvie Scott

“It’s more possible than it’s ever been.”

Retrospective

An Obscure Marvel Movie Accidentally Had The Most Subversive Ending Ever

By Jon O'Brien

A death so final even God couldn’t retcon it.

DC

'The Batman 2' Is Going In A "Very Cool" Direction, Robert Pattinson Teases

By Lyvie Scott

The Dark Knight will return... eventually.

MCU

Here's How 'Captain America 4's Underrated Villain Could Return To The MCU

By Lyvie Scott

Sidewinder will return in... something.

Opinion

Will Marvel Ever Figure Out What To Do With Sam Wilson?

By Lyvie Scott

Captain America 4 should have been a showcase for Sam Wilson. Instead, it’s a sum of Marvel’s failures.

MCU

'Captain America 4' Just Sneakily Set Up Thunderbolts*

By Lyvie Scott

A surprising cameo just set up the next film in the MCU.

MCU

How The 'Captain America 4' Credits Scene Teases 'Avengers: Doomsday'

By Lyvie Scott

Can Sam Wilson handle what’s coming?

Spoilers

How 'Captain America: Brave New World’s Ending Sets Up The X-Men in the MCU

By Hoai-Tran Bui

A brave new world...of adamantium.

MCU

Marvel Just Accidentally Answered A 'Thunderbolts' Mystery

By Dais Johnston

Meet the second-best supersquad in the universe.

MCU

Does 'Captain America 4' Have A Post-Credits Scene? A Spoiler-Free Guide

By Lyvie Scott

The story is never truly over.

Review

'Captain America: Brave New World' Can’t Fix Marvel’s Identity Crisis

By Lyvie Scott

Sam Wilson wields the shield, but he can’t compete with the Red Hulk.

MCU

'Fantastic Four' Theory Reveals Marvel Is Sneakily Setting Up An X-Men Movie

By Dais Johnston

Those first steps may not be what you thought.

Exclusive

Could Colman Domingo Debut In The MCU? Jeff Trammell Would “Love” To See It

By Lyvie Scott

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man could set the tone for a new live-action adventure.