Not every story is meant to be experienced alone. Sometimes, the protagonist needs a friend or a foil, and having companion characters is a great way to achieve that. That’s…
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There are no definitive superhero RPG actual plays, and I think I know why
Superhero stories have dominated the pop culture landscape for most of this millennium, both in visibility and sheer scale. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is massive: To watch just the core…
Fans gave defunct MMORPG City of Heroes a true comic book reboot in 2024
Massively multiplayer superhero game City of Heroes celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. It’s definitely showing its age — it’s a slightly archaic, chaotic game in which players create their…
Stephanie Williams’ memes changed superhero stories, on and off the page
The comic that propelled Stephanie Williams into the comics business looked nothing like a comic. Five years ago, while killing time at home, the writer turned a funny story, inspired…