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What Happened To The "Alt" Superhero?

In today’s nonstop stream of Marvel and DC blockbusters, it feels like the idea of “alternate superheroes” has completely disappeared. Before superhero fatigue set in, studios were more willing to take risks on fresh, lesser-known heroes from the comic world. With films like Kick-Ass, Super, Darkman, and Chronicle, audiences showed there was a real thirst for superhero stories outside the Marvel/DC machine. But somewhere along the way, that trend faded. Do YOU miss alternate superhero movies? Or do you prefer Marvel and DC’s approach? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

English
  • Originally Aired September 8, 2025
  • Runtime 8 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created September 9, 2025 by
    shriek
  • Modified September 9, 2025 by
    shriek