Flash forward to 10 years later, and Victor has broken out of prison and is determined to hunt down Eli. In this story, dark academia turns into a twist on the hero/villain dichotomy in comic books.

Dark academia grew in popularity during the pandemic, when young people were romanticizing schooling while stuck at home. It has become a fashion statement and a lifestyle, with an emphasis on ...

Anchored in nostalgia for classic collegiate and prep school culture, dark academia is a TikTok subculture that embraces scholarly pursuits with a gothic, somber flair. It’s all about ...

Dark academia is the glamorization of studying, libraries, and preppy fashion set against a dark, moody backdrop. Here is the viral aesthetic, explained.

Poverty, alas, doesn’t quite capture the romantic ideal of dark academia, but it is a reality for many in higher education. Around a third of adjunct professors earn less than $25,000 a year ...