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    Tragic Heroes Who Are Cooler Than Anakin

    The whole time we're watching Star Wars: Clone Wars in theaters and on television, we'll be knowing that Anakin Skywalker is destined for a horrendous end. But the true tragedy of Anakin is that he's kind of a pale reflection of the truly great tragic heroes of science fiction. Seriously, here are like a hundred tragic heroes who are more awesome or terrible than Anakin. Okay, not a hundred. But a lot. Spoilers for old books and movies ahead. More »
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    Science Fiction Loves "The Man"

    Science fiction offers writers a blank palette of creation when it comes to creating new worlds, technologies, and possibilities. However, when it comes to naming those characters, sometimes those writers fall spectacularly short. Case in point: all of the characters with the surname "man." Check out our list of memorable "men," including of course Hawk Man and Tiger Man. More »
    01/09/08
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