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Farscape has been gone for our screens for seven years, since the Peacekeeper Wars miniseries, but the love goes on. A host of loyal fans continue to celebrate the awesomeness of John Crichton, Aeryn Sun and the rest of the Moya's crew. More »
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We love pin-up art as much as anyone, but there's something weird about this newly released concept art showing the evolution of Harley Quinn in Batman: Arkham City. Maybe it's just that it shows how formulaic these sorts of female characters have gotten. More »
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The dramatic, weird monochrome imagery of 1950s science fiction movies comes to life in the work of Alberto Mena, who photographs scenes from the movies off his television screen, and then manipulates them in Photoshop. More »
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This might be the greatest time to be a fan of superhero movies. There were four major superhero films this summer, and three of them more or less ruled. Too bad our superpowered protectors have such boring — or even ugly — movie posters. More »
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Summer is coming to a close, and for many of us that means new beginnings. With school right around the corner, hordes of us will be moving into new apartments and houses for the year, and with new digs comes the opportunity to update (or start) your collection of science fiction and fantasy artwork! More »
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The coolest science fiction already lets you see what's coming, but sometimes you need a little extra help. That's why it's a good thing there are tarot cards featuring science fiction and fantasy characters, who make the best guides. More »
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Joss Whedon's Firefly only spawned a dozen or so episodes plus a movie, but it's populated our imaginations ever since. Mal Reynolds and his valiant crew have taken on titanic proportions in the minds of countless fans. More »
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If you ever find yourself in Asgard, the home of Marvel's cosmic Norse gods, your GPS on your smartphone may not work. So you'll need a good map to avoid running into the Destroyer. More »
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When you're in the city that never sleeps, you might want to keep one eye open at all times. Many of the best futuristic cities and urban fantasy stories take place in dark, dystopian cities. More »
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Chances are, you've already seen Thor — but you didn't see all the cool stuff that appeared on the screen, as well as all the insane artwork and design work that went into creating the film. More »
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We told you a while ago that Vintage Books would be putting out special editions of science fiction classics with 3D covers — and now here's your first look at some of the cover designs. More »
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Just because your species is extinct doesn't mean your dress sense has to be, too. Dinosaurs can be dapper too! And let's be honest, if you're going to bother putting clothes on a dinosaur, they ought to be stylish. More »
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When graffiti meets Star Wars, the whole street is turned into a massive showroom of crazy fandom and impressive artistry. In honor of May the Fourth, check out 32 photos of Star Wars graffiti from every corner of the world. More »
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One of the most famous pieces of art in Tokyo is "Myth of Tomorrow," a mural by Picasso-influenced artist Taro Okamoto, depicting the horrors of the atomic bomb. Over the weekend, someone added a new panel to the mural. More »
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Tomorrow night sees the return of one of the universe's most fearless and stylish time travelers. We're speaking, of course, of Amelia "Amy" Pond, the Doctor Who character who's redefined style in the face of time paradoxes and monsters. More »
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Plenty of artists and would-be naturalists are content to observe extraterrestrial beings from a discreet distance — perhaps a few miles away, via hyperzoom. But only artist Alex Ries, aka Abiogenesis, is willing to approach these creatures and paint them. More »
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Do six eyes make cats better at playing with nano-fiber yarn? That's just one of the important questions raised by a new exhibition of space-themed artworks that opened last night. Prepare for cuteness! More »
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Dan Dos Santos just won a silver medal from this year's Spectrum medals for his cover art for Diana Rowland's My Life as a White Trash Zombie. Over at Muddy Colors, he discusses the evolution of this striking cover. More »
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Welcome to the world of Alice Meichi Li, where fantasy meets the future. Everything you thought you knew about musicians and fairies is all wrong... or is it? How about a different view? We've got an incredible gallery of Li's work that will give you new perspective on the world of fairies. More »
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Bungie concept artist Isaac Hannaford keeps posting more amazing concept art for Halo: Reach and Halo 3 on his blog. The latest update: Some early Noble Team concepts. Including some pretty... unique customizations. More »
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Famous Monsters is more than just an iconic magazine founded by Forrest J. Ackerman — it's a lifestyle. Long before Lady Gaga was a fame monster, there were Frankenstein, Dracula and other classics, basking in their celebrity status. More »
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Over at Flavorwire, there's a nice collection of science fiction cover art — "the good, the bad and the totally bizarre." Warning: some of these covers may require some kind of specially shielded eyewear before viewing. More »
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What would People Magazine look like in the world of Soylent Green? Check out this amazing, hilarious mockup. And just imagine, next time you're snacking on a protein cracker, that your cannibalizing a bit of Justin Beiber. More »
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This video, compiling classic science fiction art from the 1970s and 1980s, will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Watch the beautiful ballet of spaceships, planetoids, alien creatures and more. More »
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A ship plunges boldly into the swirling eye of an event horizon, criss-crossed by a searing beam of purple light. What happens next? It's the sort of tantalizing image that leaves you dreaming — and desperate to read the book that the image adorns. More »
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So you've got yourself a fancy new blaster. But will you know how to use it safely, and avoid melting your face? Miles Donovan with The Daily Robot has created amazing safety instructions for some of your most important science fiction gadgetry. Check out the posters for teleportation devices and bionic limbs below. More »
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Are you prepared to survive the zombie apocalypse? Almost certainly not. Few of us are. What you need is a handy "A to Z" guide to help you prepare for every undead contingency. Luckily, Adam-Troy Castro, author of the amazing Andrea Cort novels, has your back. More »
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Swiss artist David Fuhrer creates weirdly shaped planets and strange environments — and then fills them with spaceships and fighters in power armor. His concept art wallpapers are ready made to rule your desktop. More »
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Basil Wolverton is best known for his grotesquely comic illustrations in Mad Magazine, Timely and Marvel Comics. But he also produced some disturbing images of the apocalypse for evangelical preacher Herbert W. Armstrong. Are you read for the Mad apocalypse? More »
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Megan Burns' art spoofs and celebrates the sexiness of space opera. Her new gallery show, opening tomorrow in New York, pays homage to paperback book covers and comic book art, with hypnorays, alien life forms, and beautiful bodies. Possibly NSFW? More »
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Thomas Allen takes the art from old paperbacks and turns 3D in the best way imaginable. Check out more of his stuff here and here. More »
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China Miéville's novel Embassytown is all about communication with an alien race, on a distant planet. So it makes sense that the newly revealed cover shows letters falling on a luminescent cityscape. More »
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Even the fearsome Ice Warriors need to take a day off every now and then. Johnson Cameraface's awesome photos show Doctor Who's deadliest foes playing tourist and conquering your hometown. It's all a matter of perspective. More »
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We've marveled at the beauty of black velvet science fiction art before, including the lovely paintings of Bruce White. Now he's doing a new gallery show, featuring all-new art of Darth Vader, Han Solo and Gojira, looking sexier than ever. More »
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Yoko Furusho's Tokyo heritage shines through in her eclectic illustrations. From trees with stockinged-leg branches and hair-based gingerbread houses, each image is a riot of imagination, complemented with perfectly balanced composition. More »
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Black Hole creator Charles Burns crafted this bizarre/amazing cover for The Believer's new "art issue." The more we stare at it, the more it speaks to us. More »
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We're utterly mesmerized by David Hochbaum's art, featuring giant women, enchanted towns and flocks of strange birds. They create mini-fantasy epics in your mind. You can vote for his artwork to win an artist's residency. (The last image is NSFW.) More »
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A few years back, Sacha Goldberger found his 91-year-old grandmother, Frederika, suffering from depression. So he decided to cast her in a series of ridiculous portraits of her superhero alter ego, Mamika, along with her super-dog. More »
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The greatest science fiction art doesn't just light up your retinas with wonder and strangeness — it also makes you think, just like great science fiction writing. A new book, SciFi Art Now, contains mind-blowing futuristic and strange art. More »
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Everybody loves battle armor — it's stylish and allows you to kill more people without ruining your stylish evening wear. And the next best thing to wearing armor is drooling over concept art of armor. Here's some of our favorites. More »
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