But it’s also fairly disingenuous to dismiss superhero stories as nothing more than orgies of mindless destruction - that was just Batman V. Superman. Even comic book legend Alan Moore appears to outright despise modern-day superhero movies, telling Vulture: “What are these movies doing other than entertaining us with stories and characters that were meant to entertain the 12-year-old boys of 50 years ago? But we’re beginning to see superhero films grow in complexity, evolving way beyond simple spectacle and good vs. evil conflicts. Black Panther was not only a cultural milestone, but boasted the most complex and sympathetic comic book villain ever, as far as I’m concerned. That bizarre blend of fantasy and sci-fi, that “anything goes attitude,” is the real power of the superhero genre, because it is brimming with metaphorical potential.

Source: Forbes April 23, 2018 19:30 UTC