Does the Dark Knight Celebrate Christmas? Five Yuletide Batman Adventures
Column by Bart Bishop
A look at the modern comic book Batman's experiences with Christmas and how he and Bruce Wayne respond differently to it.
Relegated to Legend: The Stories We Lose in a New 'Star Wars' Timeline
Column by Nathan Scalia
No matter how good the new Star Wars films are, we're losing one of the greatest and longest-running timelines in science fiction. And that's a shame.
A Guide: How To Start A Podcast (and Why You Should)
Column by Michael David Wilson
An in-depth how-to guide to starting your own podcast and the reasons you should.
What Works & What Doesn't: 'Shaun of the Dead'
Column by Christopher Shultz
This instant classic from Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright features some of the best dialogue EVER written.
Sad Puppies and The Goosebumps Rap: The Best and Worst Things to Happen to Literature in 2015
Column by Max Booth III
Here are the only important things that happened in 2015.
How Backstory Almost Totally Fucked Up the Star Wars Franchise: A Lesson for Writers
Column by Cath Murphy
The Star Wars prequels almost killed the Star Wars franchise and it wasn't just because of Hayden Christensen's acting. The toxic element was an overdose of backstory.
Forgotten Authors: Why John Steakley's 'Armor' and 'Vampire$' are Worth Remembering
Column by Bart Bishop
A look back at John Steakley, who died in 2010 after only writing two novels. These books, Armor and Vampire$, oddly enough share two lead characters even though they are set hundreds of years apart.
Gather 'Round For Tales From Marvel's Holiday Specials
Column by Peter Derk
How do your favorite Marvel heroes spend the holidays? Beatings, cosmic inquiry, and impalement, of course!
Gift Ideas: A Book For Every Family Member
Column by Christine J. Schmidt
The holidays are here, and we all know the best gift is a book.
Winter Break Breakdown: The Argument Against Submitting During the Holidays
Column by Leah Dearborn
Submitting during the holidays is not always a great idea, but here's how to survive if you have to do it anyway.

























