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The Original Science-Fiction Hero, Part 2: Buck Rogers and the Art of the Reboot

Greg Carpenter — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 12:00:43 +0000

In last week’s column, I wrote about the original novella from Amazing Stories that first introduced Buck Rogers. This week I want to look at two recent attempts to reboot the character. Whenever I talk… [more]

The Original Science Fiction Hero, Part 1: Buck Rogers, Philip Francis Nowlan, and Armageddon 2419

Greg Carpenter — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 12:00:03 +0000

Armageddon 2419" title="The Original Science Fiction Hero, Part 1: Buck Rogers, Philip Francis Nowlan, and Armageddon 2419" style="float:left;" />When I heard that Sequart was celebrating science fiction this week, I knew pretty quickly what I wanted to write about. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been fascinated by iconic characters from pop… [more]

Not Your Father’s Classics Illustrated

Greg Carpenter — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 11:00:21 +0000

Classics Illustrated" title="Not Your Father’s Classics Illustrated" style="float:left;" />“Who’s there?” It’s the opening line of William Shakespeare’s most famous play, Hamlet, and it’s also one of the most important. Like all great opening lines, “Who’s there?” sets the tone for the entire story. … [more]