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The politics of "Avengers: Endgame": Thanos, Iron Man and the Malthusian extreme

9 mins | May 6, 2019

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Thanos, Iron Man and the Malthusian extreme, Matthew Rozsa, writing in Salon, uncovers some of the interesting political ideas simmering beneath the surface of "Avengers: Endgame". This piece contains spoilers ahead for "Avengers: Endgame." You have been warned!

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