By Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

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

By 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.

By Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

By 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.

By 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.

By 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.

By 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.

By Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University

The patriarchy is trembling.

By Brandon Sasserson, 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.

By 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.

By Carli Scalf, Ball State University

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

By Ben Seidel, St. Olaf College

It’s your move, Marvel.