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Iron Man: Tony Stark Declassified

Notes, Interviews, and Files from the Avengers' Archives

Millions of comic book fans know Tony Stark as Iron Man. But few, if any, truly know the man inside the armor. An unprecedented, comprehensive firsthand chronicle, Iron Man: Tony Stark Declassified draws on more than a half century of classic tales to present an insightful, personal take about—and by—one of the most talked-about heroes of all time.

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Supes Ain’t Always Heroes

Inside the Complex Characters and Twisted Psychology of The Boys

Go deeper inside the hit TV show The Boys and its characters with psychologists, media experts, filmmakers, and more, including original comic series co-creator Darick Robertson and actor Jensen Ackles, who plays Soldier Boy.

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Loki’s Book of Magic and Mischief

Tricks and Deceptions from the Prince of Illusions

Everyone loves magic! Especially Marvel Comics’ Loki, who’s mastery of magic makes him one of the most dangerous—and beloved—antiheroes in all of The Nine Realms. And now, for the first time ever, Loki shares the secrets behind performing 35 tricks!

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Fandom Acts of Kindness

A Heroic Guide to Activism, Advocacy, and Doing Chaotic Good

Fandom Acts of Kindness tells the stories of the good fans have done in the world, and serves as a dungeon master’s guide to how to be a hero yourself!

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From the Blog

Things We Loved This Week #13

In this week’s Things We Loved This Week we share (spoiler alert)…the things we loved! Read on for our pop culture recommendations including a series of sneak peaks, teasers, and box office predictions for some of Hollywood’s most famous fantasy, sci-fi, and comedic franchises. This week we’re giving you the inside scoop on the future… Read more Things We Loved This Week #13

Smart Pop Classics: Anne McCaffrey, Believer in Us

In the Smart Pop Classics series, we share greatest hits from our throwback essay collections. In “Anne McCaffrey, Believer in Us” from Dragonwriter: A Tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern, David Brin discusses how beloved science fiction writer Anne McCaffrey redefined the notion of dragons, science, and the fictional feudal era that placed Pern in… Read more Smart Pop Classics: Anne McCaffrey, Believer in Us

Things We Loved This Week #12

Things We Loved This Week #12

In this week’s Things We Loved This Week we share (spoiler alert)…the things we loved! Read on for our pop culture recommendations including a new book release and must-see new and upcoming blockbusters: Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Avatar 2: The Way of Water, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Top Gun: Maverick. The… Read more Things We Loved This Week #12