It's been 13 years since Iron Man repulsor blasted his way to the hearts of millions around the world — creating a shared universe that has made the superhero genre the most profitable franchise in history. But beyond our obsession with cookie-cutter supes, the last few years has shown that there is an audience that craves for a much edgier and gorier alternative.

Enter The Boys and Invincible — 2 shows from Amazon Prime that flips the superhero genre on its head. With its realistic but satirical tones, these shows boast characters and plots that Captain America wouldn't be caught dead dealing with. Listen as Leandro Ds, Vito Alip, and Jai Aquino discuss (what they coin as) the Super-Anti-Hero genre. They tackle why these shows resonate to a large audience base, its (super-anti-hero) origin story, and whether or not there's room for this genre in mainstream pop culture. 

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