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The greatest scifi antiheroes aren't just ruthless and hard as nails — they're also crafty. You'll never know what they're thinking, or whose side they're on, or how many aces they've slipped into nano-pouches somewhere on their persons. But which science fiction anti-hero is the cleverest cheat (or sorry, rule-improviser)? There's only one true measure of their worth, and that's a poker tournament. More »
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The first time I ever read the word "anti-hero," it was in an article about science fiction, and it's always seemed a very science fictional type of word — like anti-matter, or anti-gravity. Science fiction has its share of one-dimensional white hats, but the characters who capture our imagination are usually the morally blurred rascals, who have their own best interests at heart. You never quite know what an anti-hero will do next. Here's our guide to the roots of science fiction's greatest anti-heroes. More »
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Must-read graphic novels are futuristic classics that shouldn't be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That's why we've rated them 1-5 on the patented "crunchy goodness" scale. More »
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