Curated by: Alain Bieber, Dilara Öztürk
In collaboration with: Fondazione M-Cube, Turin, Italy
Locations:
- Historisches Museum der Pfalz, Speyer (Germany)
December 21, 2025 // October 18, 2026 - NRW Forum, Düsseldorf (Germany)
September 13, 2024 // May 11, 2025
The eternal battle between good and evil: superheroes have been saving the world for around 100 years. Comics have always been a fertile ground for wild ideas—men and women who fly or climb walls, read minds, and are practically invincible. Everything is possible, and imagination is the only limit.
From Batman and Joker to manga and anime, and even politics and propaganda, the exhibition showcases the diversity of the genre across a total of eleven thematic sections. Alongside numerous comics, visitors can admire original drawings, sculptures, and action figures, as well as film clips and media art installations.
People all over the world are fascinated by these superpowers, parallel universes, characters, and stories that have profoundly influenced our cultures. Superheroes embody humanity’s desires, dreams, and hopes, representing a collective vision created to defend democracy.
These characters have not only become part of universal popular culture, but have also successfully integrated into our everyday lives—from carnival costumes to motivational coaching for professionals.