Thunderbolts: the rise of the antihero
It departs from one-dimensional superheroes to explore issues such as mental illness, trust and grey moral areas
18 May 2025 - 00:00
Marvel Comics Universe (MCU) changed how comic book heroes were portrayed on the big screen when Robert Downey jnr was cast in the role of Iron Man in 2008. Rather than the dorky, villainous, one-dimensional characters of early comic book heroes, here was an Oscar winner having fun and bringing depth to someone in a spandex onesie. ..
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