Peter Parker has lost all of his support network in this new film – but navigating his grief proves transformative.
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The film’s huge success at opening weekend suggests ‘superhero fatigue’ was never the real problem.
If Spider-Man were real, he could help scientists revolutionize healthcare. Since he’s not, researchers develop creative ways to produce spider silk to study.
Vampires reflect the prejudices of their times.
Two new superhero films reassert a message which comic books have long championed: that community, support and acceptance are strengths.
A look at the Fantastic Four in comics from their 1961 debut onwards shows how the the Marvel universe originated from the Four.
In Thunderbolts* we finally see a male superhero ask for help with his mental illness. But, as is common in Hollywood, women are cast as emotional supports for men.
The secret to shared universe success lies not in the hype, but in building a world worth returning to.
Beyond entertainment, fandom provides meaning, values and essential community to some participants.
Until now, the glamorous spy has existed in many different forms across many different mediums. Could a new, more coherent universe be on the horizon?
Captain America’s shield is a symbol of what America is – and what it could be.
The ‘parallel universe’ style of storytelling has deep literary roots.
When Agatha Harkness was created by Marvel in 1969, the comic code prohibited vampires, ghouls, werewolves and horror content.
Those who visit parallel worlds come back traumatised and changed, perhaps even becoming the monsters they once hunted or tried to escape.
Girls’ interests are too often trivialised or dismissed … but passionate, driven girls are making an impact – from Greta Thunberg to 14-year-old skateboarding gold medallist Arisa Trew.
Bringing Deadpool and Wolverine back as part of the Marvel metaverse speaks to a desire to re-ignite fans’ passion for the MCU. Unfortunately, the film ends up feeling like filler.
Underneath the over-the-top slapstick and super-violent comedy, there’s a sad air of nostalgia to the movie.
This month, our academics have suggested everything from a drama exploring the AIDS epidemic, to the latest outing from Marvel, to a documentary about a cult.
It is important that Deaf actors play Deaf characters in TV and film, so that audiences engage with authentic depictions of disability.
Tiny ants might seem like unlikely inspirations and sidekicks for a superhero, but real life ants have astonishing superpowers that make them formidable allies.
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