A look at various superheroes with some form of government or public sector ties, whether in their costumed or civilian identities.
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Tag: superheroes
Why do so many Black superheroes have electrical powers?
I’ve decided to try to tackle the frequently asked question: why are there so many Black superheroes with electrical powers?
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What are the salaries of non-wealthy superheroes?
I take a look at what salaries various non-wealthy superheroes—such as Superman and Spider-Man—earn in their civilian alter-egos.
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What killed off traditional superhero sidekicks?
Superhero sidekicks were once as common as secret identities, but not as much nowadays. I make a few observations why that’s the case.
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6 times superheroes tackled social issues
A look at instances of superhero comics addressing discrimination, refugees, sexism, smoking, and other social issues.
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Marvel’s films outgross DC’s; Batman’s films are the most popular
For decades, fans have debated who the most popular superheroes are. The “Big Two,” DC and Marvel, are more than glad to feed into this with constant crossovers, heroes fighting other heroes (see “Batman V Superman”), or whatnot. One popularity gauge might be who brings in the most money. While Marvel’s comics these days outsell DC’s, how do the companies’ superhero movies compare?
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The best 2000s/2010s superhero TV show or movie openings
Finally hitting the 21st century, here’s my favorite superhero TV show/movie openings for the 2000s and 2010s. I’m combining the[…]
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The best 1990s superhero TV show or movie openings
Today, I’ll look at my picks for favorite 1990s superhero TV show and movie openings. My vote for the best[…]
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The best 1980s superhero TV show or movie openings
Moving on down the list, here’s my favorite superhero TV show/movie openings for the 1980s. By this point, the rise[…]
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The best 1970s superhero TV show or movie openings
Moving on from the 1960s, here’s my choices for runners-up to the best superhero openings of the 1970s. The 70s’[…]
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