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Octavia E. Butler speaking at a bookstore in 2005.

How Octavia E. Butler mined her boundless curiosity to forge a new vision for humanity

By Alyssa Collins published

A scholar of Octavia E. Butler explores how the writer envisioned the future in her work.

Star Trek: Picard - Stargazer #1

'Star Trek: Picard - Stargazer' puts Jean-Luc back in command in new IDW comic series

By Jeff Spry published

IDW is releasing a companion comic book miniseries "Star Trek: Picard - Stargazer" to the Paramount Plus Trek TV series.

Yoda with a lightsaber in a Star Wars comic book.

Marvel Comics reveals new 'Star Wars: Yoda' series

By Jeff Spry published

Marvel Comics unveiled its upcoming "Star Wars: Yoda" series at Star Wars Celebration 2022.

The skeletal remains of an starship explorer from Where Starships Go To Die.

'Where Starships Go To Die' is a terrifying new sci-fi thriller from AfterShock Comics

By Jeff Spry published

AfterShock Comics releases a brilliant new sci-fi adventure in "Where Starships Go To Die."

Metal Society #1 comic book cover.

'Blade Runner' meets 'Rocky' in new comic series 'Metal Society' from Image and Top Cow

By Jeff Spry published

Image/Top Cow’s "Metal Society" is the new robot boxing miniseries that's a solid sci-fi knockout.

Star Wars: The High Republic cover art.

Marvel reveals 2 new 'Star Wars: The High Republic' comic series at Star Wars Celebration 2022

By Jeff Spry published

Marvel Comics just announced two new "Star Wars: The High Republic" series arriving in October and November 2022.

Sacrament #1 comic cover.

'Alien' meets 'The Exorcist' in AWA Studios' chilling new sci-fi horror series, 'Sacrament'

By Jeff Spry published

AWA Studios is releasing "Sacrament," a sci-fi miniseries from Peter Milligan and Marcelo Frusin, in August 2022.

Star Wars: Brotherhood will reunite Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker in the Clone Wars on May 10.

Obi-Wan and Anakin team up in the Clone Wars in new 'Star Wars: Brotherhood' novel (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

Del Rey is releasing author Mike Chen’s new "Star Wars" novel, "Brotherhood" on May 10.

Best Star Wars books 2022

Best Star Wars books 2023: Novels, art books, graphic novels & more

By Jeff Spry published

Buying Guide Make the jump to hyperspace and find the best Star Wars books from a galaxy far, far away.

"Horizons: The Global Origins of Modern Science" by James Poskett.

In 'Horizons,' a discarded global view of science shines

By Meghan Bartels published

What if everything we're taught about the history of astronomy and physics is wrong?

"The High Country" by John Jackson Miller, the first tie-in book for "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," warps into book stores in February 2023.

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' scores its 1st tie-in book from veteran Trek novelist

By Jeff Spry last updated

Author John Jackson Miller delivers the first companion novel for "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" in 2023 titled "The High Country."

Journalist Ryan Britt explores the ever-changing universe of "Star Trek" in "Phasers on Stun!"

Energize your 'Star Trek' wisdom with 'Phasers on Stun!' by Ryan Britt (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry last updated

Journalist Ryan Britt explores the ever-changing universe of "Star Trek" in "Phasers on Stun!"

AfterShock Comics delivers "Astronaut Down," a chilling new sci-fi title coming this June.

'Astronaut Down': Enter a realm of alternate realities in this new sci-fi series from AfterShock Comics (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

AfterShock Comics delivers "Astronaut Down," a chilling new sci-fi title coming this June.

Blade Runner: Black Lotus

'Blade Runner: Black Lotus' scores a new sequel miniseries from Titan Comics

By Jeff Spry published

Titan Comics heads back to the neo-noir future with a "Blade Runner: Black Lotus" sequel

Star Trek: First Contact

Celebrate 'Star Trek: First Contact' day with this lavish new coffee-table book

By Jeff Spry last updated

“Star Trek: First Contact: The Making of the Classic Film” arrives from Titan Books this summer

The order of the planets in the solar system - Best space books for kids 2022

Best space books for kids 2023: Educational books and fun stories for kids and teens

By Elizabeth Howell published

Our picks for the best space books for kids will add science and diverse titles to youngsters' libraries.

In Rob Hart's "The Paradox Hotel," an old-fashioned murder mystery stirs up trouble in a luxury lodging for time travelers.

'The Paradox Hotel' by Rob Hart is a trippy time travel murder mystery (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

NYT bestselling novelist Rob Hart comments on his new sci-fi book, "The Paradox Hotel."

Edward Ashton's new sci-fi novel "Mickey7" takes place on a frigid world called Niflheim.

Edward Ashton discusses his new sci-fi novel headed for Hollywood, 'Mickey7' (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

A disposable worker tries to save the icy colony world of Niflheim in this thrilling release.

Planets emerging from a book - Best sci-fi books of 2022

Best sci-fi books: modern masterpieces & all-time classics

By Jeff Spry last updated

Here’s a scintillating selection of the best sci-fi books, with modern hits and sci-fi classics for you to enjoy.

Geordi is trapped in an agony booth in this new Mirror Universe tale from IDW.

Geordi La Forge of Star Trek: TNG scores a solo mission in IDW's 'Star Trek: The Mirror War' one-shot

By Jeff Spry published

IDW Publishing presents a new standalone "Star Trek" comic starring Captain Geordi La Forge.