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We know that erstwhile perennial presidential candidate Ralph Nader moonlights as a science fiction novelist, but did you know the consumers' rights crusader also dabbled in Kryptonite advocacy? Don't forget about pink Kryptonite, Ralph! It unbelievably exists! More »
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You know Spider-Man, but have you heard of the British anti-hero Spiderman? Everyone's seen Terminator 2, but have you seen the Italian Terminator II? Here are 10 familiar characters (and a bunch of randoms who share their names). More »
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I know: You're sick of comics after last weekend's Wondercon coverage. Who can blame you? If it wasn't comics this, it was comics that, and after three days of that, who'd want to read about the comics shipping to stores tomorrow? There may be Bastards that Krash and Doctors called Who, but it's just even more comics, right? That's why I'm going to start off by telling you about the greatest non-comic item that you might find in your local comic book store on Wednesday. See? Now you're tempted. More »
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Smallville returns with its first new episode since December tonight, and will feature the triumphant return of James "Captain John" Marsters as Brainiac. Marc McClure, who played Jimmy Olsen in Superman: The Movie, appears as Dax-Ur, a Kryptonian who was responsible for the creation of Brainiac in the first place. Now he lives a solitary life on Earth with his plants and loves to gaze off into the distance while melancholy music plays. Watch two more sneak preview clips after the break, and get ready for maximum spoilage. More »
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