‘The Boys’ Suffers Under The Weight Of Cliché And Predictability
What would happen if the good people sworn to defend the population were narcissistic, self-serving, and at times downright evil?
Why DC’s Superhero Pantheon Can Never Emulate The Success Of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
Each of DC’s major characters is essentially a sun at the center of their own solar system. Their gravity is so strong they maintain multiple planets all on their own.
11 Top Superman Stories Of All Time To Celebrate Action Comics No. 1,000
The scarred heart of humanity that breathes life into all fiction is what makes Superman truly great. And in many ways his story is the story of America.
John Williams, The Man Who Wrote The Soundtrack To The Olympics, Turns 86 Today
Composer John Williams turns 86 today, which by happy coincidence is the same day millions of viewers will be celebrating the themes he wrote for the Olympics.
‘Deadpool’ Is A Dark Look At Where Extreme Individualism Takes Us
Here’s what is really at stake in ‘Deadpool’ and what its success says about dark changes in American individualism.
Superman Unconsciously Fights Relativism In One Of His Most-Popular Adventures
The contradiction between Superman’s words and actions in ‘All-Star Superman’ invites readers to consider the tension between relativism and protecting a community’s safety and happiness.
How Rejecting Heroes Makes Us Psycho
Isn’t there something mysterious about our difficult times that causes Batman and Superman to become morally ambiguous enemies?
‘Batman v Superman’ Betrays Its Source Material And Audience
Superman, the ultimate symbol of all that is good, has been reduced to a magnet for fear and indignation, betrayed by the very people he wants so badly to protect.
You’ll Either Love Or Hate ‘Batman v Superman’
‘Batman v Superman’ tries to do too many things. You can enjoy it if you don’t expect much.
The Life And Times Of ‘The Dark Knight’
Frank Miller’s critically praised Dark Knight comic series is out today with the latest in the Batman saga. Here’s a review of the newest installment and the work that led to it.
We Must Not Rest Until Every Superhero Is Gay
Seriously. Name a superhero who wouldn’t be better off gay.
Why Is Hollywood In Love With Supervillains?
Let’s face it. We’re a nation obsessed with supervillains.
Plato And The Man Of Steel
There’s something more going on in the latest Superman film which speaks to deeper conceptions of the nature of man.
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