Are Superheroes ‘Super’ Anymore?
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Are Superheroes ‘Super’ Anymore?

Paul Mosimann

After an arduous 2020 filled with countless ‘protests,’ a volatile election, deaths of beloved celebrities, and a global pandemic, we have rediscovered that there is nothing better than kicking back, putting your feet up, and watching a good film.

An often popular and enjoyable escape from the tragedies of the real world has been superhero movies. Superhero series account for five of the top ten highest-grossing franchises of all time, with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) sitting in first place with a gross revenue of $8.5 billion.

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