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Superheroes

The Boys: Flawed superheroes in our neoliberal world
Opinion
/ 14 July 2022

The Boys: Flawed superheroes in our neoliberal world

The series explores how superhumans would behave in our reality, where public image, power and wealth take precedence over human lives

By Andile Zulu
Meet South Africa’s Superhero scientists Cosmic Dawn, Bones and Nitro
National
/ 19 December 2021

Meet South Africa’s Superhero scientists Cosmic Dawn, Bones and Nitro

The SuperScientists comic book project celebrates the country’s scientists to inspire children

By Sheree Bega
​Summer Books 2016: Children’s books
Article
/ 25 November 2016

​Summer Books 2016: Children’s books

Here are three children’s books that are our top picks.

By Pat Schwartz
​‘At least Batman, Superman and Spiderman save lives. Me? I’m just judged’
Article
/ 14 November 2016

​‘At least Batman, Superman and Spiderman save lives. Me? I’m just judged’

Vusi Mthembu lives a difficult life on the streets of Sandton and people often treat him like he’s invisible — like he isn’t there.

By Dineo Bendile
Steel yourself: Same old stories sap superheroes’ staying power
Article
/ 28 June 2013

Steel yourself: Same old stories sap superheroes’ staying power

They might retain some individuality but the endless Republican theme is wearing thin.

By Joe Queenan

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