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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.

a group of robots, some humanoid, some cylindrical with wheels

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.

cartoon of a bearlike creature in the woods holding a spear.

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.'

a painting of a man and a woman in space suits in front of a background of sleek spaceships and alien planets

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.

portraits of characters in spacesuits against an orange background

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.

the head of a humanoid robot with sparks coming out of one of its eyes

Marvel powers up 'Star Wars: Dark Droids' miniseries with 5 new 'Scourged' covers

By Jeff Spry published

Marvel Comics just unwrapped five new variant cover promos for the "Star Wars: Dark Droids" miniseries.

Void Rivals #1

'The Walking Dead' creator Robert Kirkman unveils new sci-fi comic 'Void Rivals' (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An interview with 'The Walking Dead' creator Robert Kirkman for his new sci-fi series at Skybound Comics, "Void Rivals."

Firefly: The Fall Guys #1

'Firefly: The Fall Guys' comic brings the Serenity crew back for one more job gone wrong (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

A new "Firefly: The Fall Guys" limited comic series is coming in September from Boom! Studios, returning the crew of the Serenity for more gun-slinging adventures in deep space.

wolverine fights a predator in a snowy forest

Marvel's new 'Predator vs Wolverine' miniseries pits alien against mutant in a clawed showdown

By Jeff Spry published

Claws will fly when Marvel Comics releases its new "Predator versus Wolverine" comic miniseries starting Sept. 20, 2023.

Marvel Anatomy: A Scientific Study of the Superhuman - Collector's Edition

'Marvel Anatomy' takes you inside your favorite aliens and superheroes

By Jeff Spry published

A new collector's edition of 'Marvel Anatomy' is out with never-seen art prints revealing the innerworkings of your favorite aliens, metahumans and more.

a man plays guitar in space while a giant insect-looking alien flies nearby

Jimi Hendrix rocks the cosmos as an interstellar time traveler in 'Purple Haze'

By Jeff Spry published

Jimi Hendrix turns into a galactic time traveler hunting for an ancient cosmic relic in upcoming graphic novel "Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze."

Scene from the upcoming comic series "Robotech: Rick Hunter," showing a blue-haired woman standing in front of fighter jets with explosions in the background.

Giant robots defend Earth against alien attacks in new 'Robotech' comic series

By Jeff Spry published

Transforming stealth fighters strike back in Titan Comics' upcoming sci-fi title, arriving in August.