The 10 highest-grossing superhero movies starring people of color
by A list of the 10 highest-grossing superhero movies starring people of color, from Marvel’s Black Panther to Disney’s “Big Hero 6.”
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The 10 best superhero theme songs
A list of what I consider the 10 all-time best superhero theme songs, from both TV shows and movies, plus some honorable mentions.
How to avoid or minimize using the police in superhero stories?
A look at ways the presence of the police could be minimized or avoided in superhero stories, including comics, movies, and TV shows.
Thoughts (and concerns) about Marvel’s new New Warriors
Last week, Marvel announced a revival of its 1990s series “The New Warriors.” The original series featured a team of then-new heroes (hence the name); …
What are the most popular superhero movies outside North America?
Back in 2018, I wrote a post about who I consider to be the most popular superheroes. While it’s been a popular post, the movies …
Public sector heroes: Superheroes backed by the government
A frequent aspect of superhero stories seems to be that the government isn’t capable of stopping some villain or other threat on its own. The …
Why do so many Black superheroes have electrical powers?
Black superheroes with electrical powers has become a well-known cliche. I look at possible reasons why so many Black heroes have this power.
What are the salaries of non-wealthy superheroes?
Who’s the wealthiest superhero comic character is a subject of frequent debate. However, the salaries of superheroes who aren’t one percenters isn’t discussed as often. …
What killed off traditional superhero sidekicks?
A look at the multiple factors that killed off superhero sidekicks as a concept, from the rise of superhero teams to the debut of Spider-Man.
6 times superheroes tackled social issues
A look at six times superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Captain America have been used to comment on social issues.