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Superheroes vs the culture wars

Issue 1676

Superheroes vs the culture wars

The new Superman film was slammed for being too ‘woke’ by right-wing commentators in America. While ICE agents are detaining people on the streets in a crackdown on “illegal aliens” the success of the new film shows people still share Superman’s values.

Also inside

  • A special 12-page guide to help make your money last longer this summer
  • The pros (and cons) of a Wealth Tax
  • Inside the movement to make the private rental sector tackle homelessness
  • Baroness Lola Young on why children in care shouldn’t be a route to profit
  • Writing and starring in Doctor Who and Sherlock has allowed Mark Gatiss to live out his wildest dreams
  • A story of immigration and identity… told via roller disco
  • Anna Friel and Jimmy McGovern talk Unforgivable
  • All the best new book releases for the beach and beyond!
  • And our vendor Donna in Cardiff tells us about how she rolled with it when Oasis came to town

Plus even more!

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