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In the “Star Wars” saga, the galaxy far, far away invites all kinds of adventures. George Lucas endeavored to introduce amazing worlds with new biomes and environments in every film. As the franchise has expanded beyond the big screen and onto television, the worlds of “Star Wars” have become more varied, more surprising and more…

Before the Flash, Green Lantern, or even Wonder Woman graced the silver screen, this cult classic DC Comics hero had them beat by decades. Though far from DC’s only horror-tinged hero, Swamp Thing emerged from unlikely origins to become the best-loved of DC’s supernatural characters, spawning two movies and two separate television series. On the…

Before Superman and Captain America became global symbols of heroism, joined cinematic universes and inspired Halloween costumes, they were just ink on cheap newsprint—bold, bright and bursting with possibility. Now, the comic book debuts of two of the world’s most iconic superheroes have found a permanent home at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

The 1990s were a chaotic time for Marvel Comics, with numerous shake-ups in both the comics and the industry that have had long-lasting impacts. Marvel underwent sudden and significant shifts in sales, ranging from incredible success to near-complete bankruptcy. Of course, what ‘90s are really known for in regard to Marvel Comics were the numerous…