From black Batman to Susan Sarandon, Marvel and DC are pumping out audio dramas that are revolutionising their famous franchises with raucous comedy, psychological thrillers … and far fewer fights in tights
Superheroes are everywhere, so it is no surprise that the rising popularity of podcasts – and the way this has driven interest in audio dramas – has attracted the attention of longstanding rivals Marvel (home to the Avengers, Spider-Man and the X-Men) and DC (custodians of Batman, Superman and more). But how do you create a superhero story without the visual action that fans take for granted? What about the fight scenes and frantic chases?
You use the theatre of the mind – which can imagine stories anywhere in time and space, without the hassle of scouting filming locations or spending a fortune on CGI.
