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Irene Zarza-Rubio

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With The Fantastic Four and Superman, superheroes are getting hopeful again – and showing strength through empathy

Two new superhero films reassert a message which comic books have long championed: that community, support and acceptance are strengths.

29.07.2025 5

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Irene Zarza-Rubio

Batman Begins turns 20: Nolan’s trilogy challenged power, but still sided with the system

The Dark Knight trilogy explores the discomforting idea that institutions may be flawed but necessary – and that stability sometimes requires myth,...

16.06.2025 20

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Irene Zarza-Rubio