By David Hughes
Like Superman during the Great Depression, today’s superheroes are in-sync with our complex political climate.
While Marvel’s Luke Cage is tackling race issues head on, progress is much slower in the studio’s cinematic universe.
By Tom Bond
Roger Corman’s unreleased 1994 film The Fantastic Four was doomed from the start.
By Alex Hess
M Night Shyamalan’s understated 2000 drama is anathema to the box-office behemoths of today.
The hype around Suicide Squad suggests audiences are keen to see more of their favourite comic-book antiheroes.
By Tom Bond
The prospect of Brie Larson as Captain Marvel is cause for celebration and concern.
By Elena Lazic
Sam Raimi’s franchise midpoint is a perfect superhero sequel – a film with a sincere belief in humanity.
By Mark Asch
Rejecting the physics of an ever-expanding comic book universe, Bryan Singer’s Superman reboot has passed the test of time.
Twelve writers pin their colours to the tentpole in our survey of the best summer movies of the modern era.
By Matt Burton
Shape History director Mike Buonaiuto believes introducing LGBT characters is only half the battle.
Social media campaigns like #LGBTSuperheroes are exposing the movie industry’s worrying lack of diversity.
The legacy of Bryan Singer’s 1995 masterpiece survives in his sprawling mutant odyssey.
The third instalment in the rebooted comic book franchise is a colossal failure on every conceivable level.
By Mark Asch
Intimidating and otherworldly, the Australian actor’s impeccable physique has earned him the title of Manliest Man in Hollywood.
Five years after making his big screen bow, Chris Evans’ patriotic do-gooder continues to stand out in a world of antiheroes.
Hey kids! Captain America’s back, and he’s brought some lively political views with him.
The Sherlock star goes through the looking glass in Marvel’s mind-bending latest.