Superhero Genre

In an article about Marvel and to demonstrate the hyperviolence that is revolutionizing the superhero film genre, an illustration depicts blood dripping from the top of the image down to a darkened city skyline.

Will Marvel Adapt to the Rising Trend of Superhero Hyperviolence?

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

Is this R-rated trend the evolution of the genre and will the MCU ever transform to follow it?…

July 14, 2021

‘WandaVision’ Portrays Grief in a Refreshingly Nuanced Way

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

The celebrated superhero mini-series has been regarded as the TV series of the year because of its many outstanding attributes, such as its detailed depiction of sorrow.…

March 21, 2021

‘Spiderman: Far From Home’ Proves That We Can Still Live on Without Iron Man

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Although 'Avengers: Endgame' ended an era, Marvel is still going.…

July 15, 2019

The Superhero Genre’s Super Problem

Jacoby Bancroft, University of Nevada at RenoandGuest Contributor

Will an abundance of superhero films be the genre’s kryptonite?…

December 18, 2015