Will Vigar

poet. writer. imposter.

Tag Archives: cultural studies

GLITCH: Superheroes and the Undead Life of Myth

  I am thrilled to announce the release of my latest book.  Two in one day?  I spoil you… GLITCH: Superheroes and the Undead Life of Myth. isn’t an attempt … Continue reading

04/05/2026 · Leave a comment

The Spiral: Six Attempts to Notice While the System Keeps Running 3

THE SUPERHERO AS A GHOST OF MODERNITY (in which capes become spectral shrouds and continuity becomes a séance) Superheroes are the friendliest ghosts we’ve ever invented. They die constantly, but … Continue reading

25/04/2026 · Leave a comment

Haunted When the Minutes Drag 6

6. Nostalgia Is Not Memory Nostalgia is often mistaken for memory. This flatters nostalgia enormously. Memory is unstable, unreliable, and prone to decay. Nostalgia is selective, repetitive, and oddly resistant … Continue reading

24/04/2026 · Leave a comment