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    Before They Fall, Meet The Hulks

    Why are there now seven Hulks (Three of whom are children of the original Hulk)? What are the differences between them all? And where did this all get started? We explain all for beginners and Hulk-curious bystanders. More »
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    By Graeme McMillan
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    The Darko Mythos

    With The Box hitting theaters this weekend, we're about to get another dose of director Richard Kelly's evolving mythos, which began with Donnie Darko and continued with Southland Tales. So what is Kelly's Darko Mythos? More »
    11/05/09
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    By Annalee Newitz
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    Lovecraft 101: Get To Know The Master of Scifi-Horror

    You've heard about Cthulhu, and you've probably heard about the man who created this tentacled horror, H.P. Lovecraft. Now you want to try delving into the world of Lovecraft, but where to start? Let us help you. More »
    10/28/09
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    By Annalee Newitz
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    All You Need To Know To Watch Smallville

    If tonight's episode of Smallville happens to be your first, here's the bad news: You've missed eight years' worth of backstory. Now, here's the good news: We're about to tell you all you need to know anyway. More »
    09/25/09
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    By Graeme McMillan
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    Get Caught Up On Fringe's Mysteries

    Fringe returns to television tonight with a whole new season of dimension-hopping, biohacking, supersoldier madness. Didn't keep up with last season's mysteries, or just want a quick refresher? We tell you all you need to know for tonight's premiere. More »
    09/17/09
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    By Lauren Davis
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    Catch Up With "Supernatural" Before Tonight's Premiere

    While you weren't watching, Supernatural became the best speculative show on television. Season 5 premieres tonight, and the demon-busting Winchester brothers are facing the ultimate big bad: Lucifer himself. Jump into the action with our handy catch-up guide. Spoilers! More »
    09/10/09
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    By Annalee Newitz
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    Blackest Night 101

    Blackest Night, the latest DC Comics mega-event, starts today with Blackest Night #1. If you're looking for some kickass undead superhero action but haven't been diligently memorizing every obscure tidbit of Green Lantern continuity, here's everything you need to know. More »
    07/15/09
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    By Alasdair Wilkins
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    Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Transformers

    With Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen hitting screens tomorrow - unless you live in the U.K. or Japan, in which case we're jealous - it's time to brush up on your basic Cybertronian history with our easy refresher course. More »

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    06/23/09
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    By Graeme McMillan
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    Why Ultron Deserves To Be Our New Robot Overlord

    What's that? You've never even heard of the apparently-indestructible robot who's caused trouble for Marvel Comics' Avengers many times in his 40+ years of existence? Sit back and learn. Soon, you too will kiss his robot foot.
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    05/23/09
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    By Graeme McMillan
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    Where Do Robots Come From?

    The first robots were born on January 25, 1921, the day Karl Capek's play R.U.R. premiered in Prague, more than 80 years before Skynet achieved sentience and declared, "I think, therefore you're all toast." More »
    05/19/09
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    By Mark Strauss
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    The Complete Guide To All Things Star Trek Online

    Spanning 43 years, six television series, and eleven movies, the Star Trek universe can be daunting. Here's a guide to the best online resources to get you caught up before you see the movie. More »
    05/07/09
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    By Alasdair Wilkins
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    Wolverine 101

    His movie opens tomorrow, but how much do you really know about the X-Man known as Wolverine? Do you know about his powers? His deaths? His kids? We tell you everything you need to know. More »

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    Everything You Need To Know Before The End Of Sarah Connor

    You've heard Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles has approached Battlestar Galactica levels of awesomeness, but you're hopelessly behind. No worries! Here's everything you need to know to watch tomorrow's season finale, with exclusive behind-the-scenes pics. More »
    04/09/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
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    Dragon Ball 101

    The movie Dragonball: Evolution opens Friday, and complaints among fans make the arguments about Watchmen look like nitpicks about Dr. Manhattan's genitals. What's the story on this flick, and the manga phenomenon that inspired it? More »
    04/08/09
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