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The Spy x Family Manga Reading Club Podcast goes through a chapter of Spy x Family every Monday and is part of the Weird Science Manga Podcast Family. Keywords: Manga, Spy x Family, Spy Family, SpyxFamily, Anime, Manga Podcast, Anime Podcast, Spy x Family Manga, Comics, Comic Books, Pop Culture, Shonen Jump, Indie Comics, movies, television, DC Comics, Marvel Comics

A Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Podcast with new episodes every Thursday! Keywords: Jujutsu Kaisen, Manga, Anime, Manga Podcast, Manga Reviews, Jujutsu Kaisen Manga, Jujutsu Kaisen Podcast, Pop Culture, Comics, Comic Books, Shonen Jump, Indie Comics, Television, Movies

The Adventures of Superman Radio Show ran from 1940-1951 and introduced many elements that have become synonymous with the Man of Steel. New Episodes are uploaded weekly! Keywords: DC Comics, Superman, Action Comics, Justice League, Comics, Comic Books, Pop Culture, television, movies, radio

A My Hero Academia Manga Podcast where we go through a chapter of My Hero Academia every Tuesday! Keywords: Manga, My Hero Academia, Anime, Manga Podcast, Manga Reviews, My Hero Academia Manga, My Hero Academia Podcast, Pop Culture, Comics, Comic Books, Shonen Jump, Indie Comics, movies, television, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Marvel

Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott. Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is an 1884 science fiction novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott. As a satire, Flatland offered pointed observations on the social hierarchy of Victorian culture. However, the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions; in a foreword to one of the many publications of the novella, noted science writer Isaac Asimov described Flatland as "The best introduction one can find into the manner of perceiving dimensions." As such, the novella is still ...

The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind by Gustave Le Bon. "Civilisations as yet have only been created and directed by a small intellectual aristocracy, never by crowds. Crowds are only powerful for destruction. Their rule is always tantamount to a barbarian phase. A civilisation involves fixed rules, discipline, a passing from the instinctive to the rational state, forethought for the future, an elevated degree of culture — all of them conditions that crowds, left to themselves, have invariably shown themselves incapable of realising. In consequence of the purely destructive nature of ...

The Time Machine by H. G. Wells. H.G. Wells' classic science fiction-fantasy story, in which a scientist known only as “The Time Traveller” tells the tale of his journey to the year 802,701 A.D. and beyond, where he witnesses the end of human civilization as we know it, as well as the beginning of the end of the world. This original time-travel story has been copied many times, but never improved upon.

The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. H. G. Wells wrote The War of the Worlds in 1898, when there was much speculation about life on the planet Mars. The book is considered to be one of the first science fiction novels. In the story, an English gentleman narrates the events of a violent and fast paced Martian invasion. The frightening images of people fleeing from gigantic tripod machines and the prospect of life under Martial rule have served as a bottomless well of inspiration for popular culture. The novel has served as a template for many derivative or inspired works, including comics,...

Dive into the captivating world of Dodos Daughter, the second installment in the enchanting Dodo series. Join us as we follow the journey of unforgettable characters and explore themes of resilience and adventure. (Summary by Crowgirl)

In a remarkable turn of events, the town of Superior, Ohio, truly lives up to its name by lifting off the ground and soaring two miles above Earth! As radio broadcasts announce that Superior has officially seceded from our planet, Don Cort finds himself stranded in this extraordinary situation. While the townsfolk accept their new altitude with surprising calm—attributed to a rather eccentric local professor—Cort soon realizes that their predicament is far from straightforward. With the professor clueless about how to bring them back down, it falls to Cort to either find a way to stabilize...

In the thrilling conclusion of the feminist trilogy that began with Moving the Mountain and Herland, we delve deeper into the captivating world created by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Originally published serially in her periodical, The Forerunner, this story picks up as Vandyck Jennings and his wife, Ellador, return to America after their eye-opening experiences in the all-female utopia of Herland. In this new chapter, we explore the challenges and revelations they face as they reintegrate into a society that starkly contrasts with the harmonious world they left behind. Join us as we witness ...

In the thought-provoking short story Leader, first published in 1960, renowned science fiction author Murray Leinster (the pen name of William F. Jenkins) delves into the complexities of power and influence. The narrative unfolds through a series of letters between two scientists Professor Albrech Aigen, who is exploring the dark legacy of a former despotic ruler known as The Leader, and Dr. Karl Thurn, who investigates the unsettling realm of psionic abilities, including mind control. With The Leader echoing the persona of Adolf Hitler, this tale serves as an allegorical critique, examining ...

Set in the expansive universe of the Dead Space games - Emmeline Ayuba is a journalist looking for her sister. After last hearing reports of her sister joining the local Unitologist's church on Ganymede, Ayuba follows in her footsteps. For the first time, see the inner workings of a Unitologist church, the internal conflicts, strange customs, and the steep price Ayuba must pay to see her sister. Created in partnership with EA and Motive Studio.

The Island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells. In 1896 HG Wells produced the Island of Doctor Moreau. After a fateful shipwreck, a chance rescue, and offer of safe harbor, Edward Prendick must contend with a dark science. A man of science, Prendick must wrestle with the ethics of its passions. His inner struggle is illuminated by the island's outward horrors. Central to the themes are ethics, principles, and the extent of human compassion. This science fiction icon argues the true question of science: Could the cure be more dangerous than the disease?

Join Mr. Lester, a savvy private investigator, and his companion Godfrey as they delve into an enigmatic case set against the backdrop of a sprawling country estate. When a mysterious falling star erupts into a dazzling shower of sparks above two robed figures, the night takes a captivating turn. With a young lady in a flowing white dress and a series of unexpected twists, this thrilling mystery unfolds in ways you wont see coming. (Summary by Don W. Jenkins)

In the year 2050, Wolfgang embarks on an extraordinary journey to the socialist city of New York, traveling through a pneumatic tube that glides beneath the ocean. He writes to his friend Hannevig, filled with enthusiasm as he describes the wonders of this vast metropolis. With an eye on the implications of true gender equality and liberation from traditional work, Wolfgang paints a vivid picture of a society striving for utopia. However, the reality for the citizens of New York is far from ideal, leading to unexpected consequences. (Jennifer Fournier)

Orejas de ellos, or the things that listen, murmured the superstitious fishermen as strange phenomena began to unfold off the Philippine coast. How else could one explain the sudden vanishing of a vessel beneath an eerie curtain of foam? The frantic writhing of thousands of fish caught in a nightmarish section of ocean? What terrifying monsters lurked in the depths of the Luzon Deep, and what sinister plans did they have? Radar expert Terry Holt and the crew of the Esperance must devise a weapon to combat the horrifying creatures that threaten humanitys very existence. Prepare for a gripping ...

Step into the chaotic world of The Social War of 1900, an audacious play adaptation of Simon Landis’ notorious novel, often hailed as one of the worst science fiction works ever penned. This dramatic retelling trades the originals unwieldy prose for hilariously exaggerated dialogue, erratic storylines, and perplexing character arcs, resulting in a theatrical experience that is as bewildering as it is captivating. Follow Dr. Victor Juno, a Naturalist who employs animal magnetism to heal, as he embarks on a revolutionary quest against a morally corrupt American society, battling against a ...

New York Times bestselling military science fiction author Ian Douglas brings us the eighth—and penultimate—Star Carrier novel, Bright Light, combining the best action, adventure, and hard science into this universe-spanning series There’s no more time . . . There’s always more time...

New York Times Bestselling Author Ian Douglas continues his Star Carrier saga as humanity unites against an ancient artificial consciousness powerful enough to exterminate every species it encounters 2425. The civil war between the United States of North America and the Pan-European...