Jules Verne was born on this day, 8 February, 1828 (d: 24 March, 1905) in Nantes, France. Verne is considered the father of general Science Fiction
The Red Lantern Corps goes on a killing rage throughout the universe when the Third Army shows up.The Manhunters help Atrocitus needs help to defeat the Army
Four scientist invented time travel in 1967, however one of them suffers a breakdown and the other three exile her fearing she would jeopardize the project.
The powerful Red Lantern Abysmus has been freed and on a mission to destroy all life, and the Red Lanterns by poising their battery.
The world building, the multiple story-lines, and the political aspects and parallels to today’s conservative/liberal/Republican/Democrat/Independent narrative.
Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett a smart novel in a complex world where humans can tap the consciousness of objects convincing them that they are different
I liked Harley Quinn in her debut in Batman: The Animated Series, one of the few characters in comics who transitioned well from TV to comic books (and not the other way around). She has become an iconic character and, no disrespect to Margot Robbie’s excellent interpretation of the character in Suicide Squad, all the fans probably hear the voice of actress Arleen Sorkin in their heads.
The novel takes full advantage of geek culture, and infantile jokes but the science in this book is fascinating ranging from overall theories to nuts and bolts
Most of all The Martian celebrates human inventiveness to survive. An adventure book celebrating intelligence, done with intellect, wit and full of suspense.
In 1958 Mr. Aldiss was voted as Most Promising New Author at the Word Science Fiction Convention.