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The Masculinity of the Superhero Genre | The Dark Knight Part 1
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What are the main types of superheroes? In this episode, Cheryl and Lara chat about how the typical story arcs of the superhero genre satisfies its core audience. Despite the stories becoming more diverse, we talk about how the films still seem to be most successful for a male audience. We end the conversation about the importance of inclusive communities to widen the reach of the superhero genre.
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