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Jockstraps and Muscles are for the Girls Now, Actually

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

“Love Lies Bleeding” promotional materials subvert gender expectations with female stars performing masculinity.…

March 7, 2024

In an article about the collapse of the DCEU, Superman stares dejectedly at the ground as speech bubbles with criticisms such as "DCU crumbles!" and "ongoing controversy" flock around him.

The Downfall of the DCEU

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

The DC Extended Universe is officially dead. It's time for a postmortem.…

August 3, 2023

An illustration of batgirl shows the character facing to the left while a batman's shadow lurks behind her.

Shelving ‘Batgirl’ Is a Step Backward For Everyone

Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

Keeping the female protagonist in the Bat Cave risks starting a troubling trend.…

August 19, 2022

Superman and Batman fighting in an Injustice storyline.

The ‘Injustice’ Storyline Provides a Solution to DC’s Extended Universe Woes

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

Constantly overshadowed by the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the DCEU is in a tough spot. Here is a potential reimagining of what can come next.…

April 24, 2021

An illustration of the Justice League for an article about the recently released Snyder Cut. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

Was the 2021 DCEU ‘Snyder Cut’ Worth the Wait?

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

A spoiler-free analysis of the recent release of an extended version of the 2017 film ‘Justice League.’…

March 29, 2021

Image of Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Cyborg in the Justice League

Can the ‘Snyder Cut’ Save the ‘Justice League’ Movie?

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

While numerous issues caused the 2017 superhero movie to flop, Zack Snyder's upcoming lengthier version might save the film.…

March 10, 2021

Image of Ezra Miller as the Flash in an article about the upcoming film Flashpoint

Will DC’s ‘Flashpoint’ Include These Important Comic Book Characters?

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Inspired by the 'Flashpoint' comic series, the film could feature alternative versions of heroes like Superman, Batman and even the Flash.…

July 30, 2020

How ‘The Batman’ Will Be Introduced to the DC Extended Universe (Again)

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Robert Pattinson (Battinson?) takes over for Batfleck, leading a new trilogy of movies about everyone's favorite Caped Crusader.…

June 24, 2020

Harley Quinn, one of many women in comics, holding a bat.

Harley Quinn and Black Widow Lead the Revolution of Women in Comics

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Violent, dark and gritty. Here's why these superheroines deserve as much recognition as their idealized counterparts, like Wonder Woman.…

February 16, 2020

10 Iconic Female Superheroes We Need to See More Of

Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University

The patriarchy is trembling.…

June 20, 2019

Where Will ‘Aquaman’ Fall in the DC Pantheon?

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

A definitive ranking of the DC films, as well as where Jason Momoa's new flick will fall in the hierarchy.…

December 10, 2018

The True Feminism of ‘Wonder Woman’

Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

Now that the film has been adequately criticized and praised for its depiction of women, it’s worth mentioning what both sides agree on—the movie's portrayal of equality.…

June 29, 2017

Why ‘Wonder Woman’ Worked

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

The film's historic box-office numbers augur a bright future for female action stars and DC Comics.…

June 16, 2017

With ‘Wonder Woman,’ D.C. Finally Produces a Winner

Ben Seidel, St. Olaf College

It’s your move, Marvel.…

June 11, 2017

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