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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Hints at Redemption from Postmodern Pain

Marvel’s new space adventure is here to remind us of what the MCU used to be, with clear conflict and competent villains and no political preaching. · A. D. Sheehan

How Spider-Man Saved My Marriage Before It Even Began

God used Sam Raimi’s super-films, flaws and all, to teach me heroism. · E. Stephen Burnett

Found Family Stories Can Reflect Christ’s Redemption in Reality and Fiction

Found family tropes have their flaws, yet speak to readers’ need for connection, love, and self-sacrifice in a lonely world. · H. L. Burke

How Iron Man and Superman Won and Lost in Afghanistan

American superheroes show wish-fulfillment and nobledark realism. · E. Stephen Burnett

‘Thor’ Hammers Home the Story of Two Prodigal Norse Gods

In Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 fantasy film, Thor shows heroic repentance, while Loki takes the role of self-righteous brother. · Emily Hayse

Flagging the Cheap Grace of Marvel’s ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’

Heroes don’t get realistically redeemed from abusive actions by making one good choice. · Josiah DeGraaf

How God Uses Story Villains for Our Good

We can love villains when they reveal our brokenness and lead us to God’s grace. · Zackary Russell

Wonder Woman 1984 v. Disneyfied Imagination: A Spoiler-Filled Defense

Some critics pretend like superhero movies are mainly about wish-fulfillment, but Wonder Woman 1984 directly challenges this idol. · Anthony G. Cirilla

The Secret Identity of Christian Geeks

In Christ, you are a holy, adopted, cosmic ambassador on a mission. · Paeter Frandsen