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Best space books for 2023

By Space.com Staff last updated

Space.com's editors present a reading list for space and sci-fi lovers, as well as children who are interested in astronomy and spaceflight.

Art from the upcoming "Guardians of the Galaxy" comic series.

The Guardians of the Galaxy explore strange spaceways in Marvel Comics' upcoming series

By Jeff Spry published

Marvel Comics will release a new ongoing "Guardians of the Galaxy" comic book series starting in April.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Dog of War

IDW honors 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' 30th anniversary with new comics miniseries

By Jeff Spry published

IDW Publishing will release "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Dog of War" in April of 2023.

the short story of the universe

'The Short Story of the Universe' fits a big topic into your pocket

By Elizabeth Howell published

The latest book from All About Space editor Gemma Lavender is 'The Short Story of the Universe.' It rounds up our complicated cosmic history in an engaging guide.

The Art of Avatar: The Way of Water

Unwrap the alien magic of 'Avatar: The Way of Water' in this lush concept art book

By Jeff Spry published

DK Publishing has released the new companion book "The Art of Avatar: The Way of Water" to the smash hit sci-fi film.

Rick and Morty vs Cthulhu

Rick and Morty plunge into pit of Lovecraftian horror in new comic miniseries

By Jeff Spry published

Oni Press releases a new horror-saturated miniseries, "Rick and Morty vs Cthulhu #1."

All-New Firefly: Big Damn Finale

Boom! Studios' 'All-New Firefly' series wraps up a stellar run with 'Big Damn Finale #1'

By Jeff Spry published

Boom! Studios releases a two-fisted final issue to end the "All-New Firefly" comics series.

Star Trek: Q and False and Other Stories

'Star Trek: 'Q and False' and Other Stories' extends the final frontier with new anthology

By Jeff Spry published

Titan Books' new illustrated short fiction collection "Star Trek: 'Q and False' and Other Stories" features original stories from throughout the franchise.

Stargazer's Atlas: The Ultimate Guide to the Night Sky

National Geographic's new 'Stargazer's Atlas' is a breathtaking guide to the cosmos (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

Andrew Fazekas, a.k.a. The Night Sky Guy, shared the story of the stunning new "Stargazer's Atlas" from Nat Geo.

Star Trek #2

As Sisko returns in IDW's new flagship 'Star Trek' series, writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly weigh in (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

IDW "Star Trek" comic book writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly dish on the new Star Trek series starring DS9's Benjamin Sisko.

Voyagis

A Voyager probe becomes an alien survival tool in Image Comics' sci-fi series 'Voyagis'

By Jeff Spry published

Image Comics' wild new sci-fi miniseries, "Voyagis," entered our orbit on Nov. 16 with a callback to NASA's Voyager probe.

Firefly: Keep Flying

Boom!'s shiny 'Firefly: Keep Flying' one-shot comic is an early holiday treat

By Jeff Spry published

Boom! Studios drops a fresh "Firefly: Keep Flying" one-shot comic for the franchise's 20th anniversary

The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic

'The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic' unveils the magic of Lucasfilm's book crossover event (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

Abrams Books has released an epic new hardback volume, "The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic" by Kristin Baver that dives into the Jedi's Golden Age.

Fear of a Red Planet

'Fear of a Red Planet' comic series tells the tale of the 1st murder on Mars

By Jeff Spry published

The new hybrid series "Fear of a Red Planet" from AfterShock Comics is a sci-fi Western exploring the shocking tale of the first actual murder on the planet Mars.

Katherine Johnson and her coworkers at NASA; Johnson is in the second row, second from the left.

Reaching for the Moon: Exclusive Excerpt from Katherine Johnson Autobiography for Kids

By Katherine Johnson last updated

Read an excerpt from Katherine Johnson's upcoming autobiography about her life and time at NASA.

Cover art for "Why Am I Taller?" depicting an astronaut in a spacesuit standing on Mars.

'Why Am I Taller?' explores what happens to the human body in space

By Brett Tingley published

Space.com sat down with authors Elizabeth Howell and Dave Williams to discuss their new book on how spaceflight affects the human body, 'Why Am I Taller?'

Dune: House Harkonnen

'Dune: House Harkonnen' comic brings back fan-favorite floating fiend

By Jeff Spry published

Boom! Studios will release a new "Dune" comic series in 2023 titled "Dune: House Harkonnen."

Cover art from "Star Trek: Defiant."

'Star Trek: Defiant' comic sees Worf and Spock form a dream team crew

By Jeff Spry published

IDW Publishing is releasing new comic book series "Star Trek: Defiant" in March of 2023.

Best space and astronomy books - Milky Way (Taken in Patagonia, Argentina)

Best space and astronomy books 2023

By Jeff Spry last updated

A stellar collection of the best space and astronomy books to educate, entertain, and spark your curiosity.

Art from "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" #1 from IDW Publishing.

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' comic book miniseries launches in December

By Jeff Spry published

New 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' comic book miniseries launches in December to further the exploits of Captain Pike and the Enterprise crew.