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A lot of the technology that we take for granted as mass consumers made their debut in sci-fi comics decades ago. The 3-D printer, AirTag, smart devices, video calls, A.I. virtual assistants, and more made their inspirational debuts in sci-fi comics a long time ago. The story idea for the…

Is the 1980 'Flash Gordon' a cult classic? Let's take an honest look and see how this film stacks up against its golden age origins.

In the early 20th century, the white colonizer superhero trope was a big thing. Tarzan, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, Doc Savage, and similar Golden and Silver Age heroes are good examples. Another such hero is the space-faring DC hero Adam Strange. Controversial writer Tom King explores themes of heroism, propaganda,…

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