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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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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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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 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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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
If you’re like us, you’re currently rewatching Babylon 5 now that it’s streaming on HBO Max (finally!). And, since you’re like us, you also know that it, along with a host of other books, shows, and films, were created and written by the award-winning J. Michael Straczynski. The Smart Pop team is thrilled to share… Read more An Excerpt from Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer
In the Smart Pop Classics series, we share greatest hits from our throwback essay collections. This week in “Come Home: West Texas Identifies” from A Friday Night Lights Companion, West Texas native Jacob Clifton offers a meditation on one of Friday Night Lights’ most fundamental values: being a part of something bigger than yourself 1. Texas… Read more Smart Pop Classics: Come Home: West Texas Identities
