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New 'Star Trek: Holo-Ween' comic miniseries ushers in the spooky season (images)

By Jeff Spry published

Here's a preview of IDW Publishing's special miniseries comic, 'Star Trek: Holo-Ween.'

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'Star Trek: The Illustrated Oral History' goes behind the scenes with the eclectic crew of the original Enterprise

By Jeff Spry published

Titan Publishing will release 'Star Trek: The Illustrated Oral History: The Original Cast' in December.

a black book cover with a man's face on it and the title "Elon Musk"

'We need to get to Mars before I die.' Read exclusive excerpt from 'Elon Musk' by biographer Walter Isaacson

By Brett Tingley published

Walter Isaacson's sweeping biography of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk reveals what drives the innovative entrepreneur to consistently push the envelope.

Star Trek: Day of Blood - Shaxs' Best Day #1

'Star Trek: Lower Decks' security chief shines in special 'Star Trek: Day of Blood' prequel

By Jeff Spry published

Get a preview of IDW's "Star Trek: Day of Blood: Shaxs' Best Day #1" special one-shot.

a book cover showing a flying saucer picking up a cow with a tractor beam with the words "Is There Anybody Out There? by Laura Krantz"

How to talk to your kids about aliens: 'Is There Anybody Out There?'

By Brett Tingley published

Space.com spoke with author Laura Krantz about her new book "Is There Anybody Out There?" that takes a scientific look at the search for life and even UFOs.

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Get a sneak peek at Titan Comics' new 'Doctor Who: Once Upon A Time Lord' (video)

By Jeff Spry published

Check out this artwork preview and new trailer for Titan Comics' 'Doctor Who: Once Upon A Time Lord.'

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NASA astronaut Jan Davis recounts career, father's POW experience in new book

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA space shuttle astronaut Jan Davis first read her father's letters about being a WWII prisoner of war in 2020. The collection inspired her to write a new memoir, called "Air Born."

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Learn the true stories of NASA's 1st women astronauts in new book 'The Six' (exclusive)

By Elizabeth Howell published

Loren Grush, author of new book 'The Six,' spoke with Space.com about Sally Ride, Judith Resnik and other pioneering NASA women astronauts.

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R2-D2 and Chopper return in 'Star Wars: Dark Droids: D-Squad #1'

By Jeff Spry published

Here's a first look at R2-D2 in Marvel Comics' spinoff series "Star Wars: Dark Droids: D-Squad #1" rolling into shops Sept. 20.

the cover of a book featuring the words "To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery" on a starry background

Neil deGrasse Tyson takes a 'candid look' at the history of spaceflight in new StarTalk book (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An exclusive interview with astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson for his new book, "To Infinity and Beyond," released on Sept. 12, 2023.

an alien with a tusked mouth can be seen in the reflection of metal claws coming out of the hand of a snarling masked superhero

Marvel's 'Predator vs. Wolverine #1' claws its way through 8 awesome variant covers

By Jeff Spry published

Marvel Comics has offered a preview of eight variant covers for its upcoming 'Predator vs. Wolverine #1.'

NightWatch: A Practical Guide To Viewing The Universe

'NightWatch' stargazing guide scores a brand-new updated edition for 2023

By Jeff Spry published

The new fifth edition of the indispensable "NightWatch: A Practical Guide To Viewing The Universe" lands on Sept. 7.

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Get a sneak peek at new 'Star Wars' short story collection, 'From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi'

By Jeff Spry published

An exclusive excerpt from the short story collection "From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi."

a gold robot with glowing red eyes in front of H-shaped spaceships zooming through a solar system

'Star Wars: Dark Droids' writer breaks down Marvel Comics' spooky new series (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An interview with writer Charles Soule about the new Marvel Comics miniseries event, 'Star Wars: Dark Droids.'

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Take an interstellar cruise into the cosmos in new limited series 'The Space Between' (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An exclusive first peek at Boom! Studios' new sci-fi limited series, 'The Space Between.'

an alien costume and makeup that has a face made of concentric rings of illuminated pores

'Star Trek' creature designer Neville Page on creating aliens and his new book (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

Space.com spoke with veteran Hollywood creature designer Neville Page on his legacy designing "Star Trek" aliens and Titan's new tribute book to his work.

an alien with an elongated eyeless head snarls menacingly

Xenomorph queen preys on a dark world in Marvel's 'Alien Annual #1'

By Jeff Spry published

Marvel Comics releasing new double-sized "Alien Annual #1" on October 4, 2023

anthropomorphic cats wielding lightsabers in space

Cats in space! New 'Captain Ginger' comic unveils homage to classic 'Star Wars' poster (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

The intrepid Captain Ginger returns in "The Last Feeder," a comic series featuring an homage to one of the most classic 'Star Wars' posters.

poster for 'foundation' season 2, showing five characters against a dark, cloudy sky

'Foundation' showrunner David S. Goyer on Season 2's F-bombs and fantastic visual effects (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An exclusive interview with 'Foundation' showrunner and executive producer David S. Goyer as Season 2 debuts.

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An intergalactic treasure hunt unfolds in new 'Alliances: Orphans' graphic novel from the mind of Stan Lee

By Jeff Spry published

A new "Alliances: Orphans" original graphic novel is up for pre-order based on characters created by legendary comic book creator Stan Lee, the architect of the Marvel Universe.