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Since Marvel Comics’ Silver Surfer first soared onto the pages of “Fantastic Four #48” in 1966, the cosmic herald of the planet-swallowing entity, Galactus, has remained one of the coolest and most beloved characters in the Marvel universe. Created by legendary artist Jack “King” Kirby, the metallic-skinned humanoid also known as Norrin Radd was once … Read more
By Mary Robinette Kowal Joonho Brian Ko The low November light swept in under the clouds and flooded the wall of windows with golden light. Inez Townsend tilted her head away from the glittering sea water outside the Harpa concert hall and hoped that the reporters thought she looked interested, not squinty. She had … Read more
Fans of flashy interstellar odysseys can rejoice this holiday season as the premiere issue of Heavy Metal’s “The Adventures of Adrienne James” sci-fi comic book series arrives later this month, carried by the cosmic wings of an enthusiastic pre-launch buzz. Think of a gender-bent Indiana Jones darting about the galaxy searching for a priceless artifact … Read more