A Great Example Of How Superhero Comics Tackle Real Life Tragedy

A Great Example Of How Superhero Comics Tackle Real Life Tragedy

Sometimes, everything goes terribly wrong when superhero comics draw their inspirations from the real world. The results can seem hokey, sensationalist or just plain dull. So what happens when the latest issue of Marvel Comics’ Daredevil focuses on a shooting clearly based on the death of Trayvon Martin? None of the above. It’s a strong example of how to craft entertainment from present-day headlines.

Stephen Totilo and I talk about what makes Daredevil #31 so good and spend a bunch of time discussing a superhero homage/pastiche that pumps fresh energy into alternate versions of characters from both Marvel and DC’s universes.

Here’s the rundown of comics discussed this episode:

What have you read that’s tickled your fancy? What are you looking forward to?


The Cheapest NBN 1000 Plans

Looking to bump up your internet connection and save a few bucks? Here are the cheapest plans available.

At Kotaku, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. We have affiliate and advertising partnerships, which means we may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. BTW – prices are accurate and items in stock at the time of posting.

Comments


Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *