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10 Science-Fiction Heroes Who Don't Need Origin Stories

These days, every science-fiction hero needs to have an origin story — as if they're all superheroes. But some heroes are actually way better off without cookie-cutter origins. Here are 10 classic scifi heroes whose origins should remain mysterious. More »

The Shiniest Stories On io9 Last Week

Spend all week hunting down your own Team Edward t-shirt? Never fear we got the io9 highlights right here. This week, Meet The Hulks, find out why The Road's first trailer stunk, and make your geek holiday shopping lists. More »

The io9 Guide To December Science Fiction Awesomeness

December isn't a quiet month for science fiction. There's James Cameron's long-awaited Avatar and Peter Jackson's Lovely Bones, double Dollhouse helpings, and rare appearances by Stephen King, Michael Chabon, Neil Gaiman and Mary Doria Russell. Encompass your future! More »

Traci Lords Is "A Princess Of Mars." God Help Us All.

Can't wait another couple years for the Andrew Stanton-Michael Chabon John Carter Of Mars movie? You don't have to. Asylum, maker of so many bargain-basement epics, is putting out Princess Of Mars now. The trailer reveals Traci Lords' Deja Thoris. More »

Geeking Out About Genres With Michael Chabon

Michael Chabon's celebrated science fiction and geeky pop culture, and his latest book Manhood For Amateurs is a love letter to fandom. So when we managed to ask him a few questions, we were excited to geek out about genres. More »

Our Geeky Hearts Are Bigger On The Inside Than On The Outside

Of all the love letters in Michael Chabon's newest book Manhood For Amateurs, the tenderest might well be reserved for Doctor Who. The Time Lord's journey, like so many other geeky narratives, becomes a touchstone for Chabon's relationships and self-discovery. More »

The Experts' Picks for Notable Books of the Year at World Fantasy Con

At the World Fantasy Convention this weekend, I moderated a panel about the most notable books of the past year. Experts from the worlds of publishing, bookselling, and fandom weighed in. Here are their picks. More »

The Secret History of Science Fiction

Tachyon Publications has a new anthology out called The Secret History of Science Fiction. It centers around a subject that has sparked countless debates and rants among Science Fiction fans. And no, it's not River Tam vs. James T. Kirk. More »

Michael Chabon: Star Wars Legos Prove Kids Are Still Remixing The Force

Adults attempt to control children's imaginative worlds, and unsupervised, free-form play is harder to come by than ever, warns author Michael Chabon. But even the most corporate-branded, marketing-controlled playthings can become wild and untrammeled, as Star Wars lego prove. More »