Science Fiction

‘X-Files’ flashback: Topps Issues 13-24 (1996) (Comic book reviews)

The first dozen issues of the Topps “X-Files” Comics featured Stefan Petrucha’s conspirators-within-the-conspiracy, the Aquarius group. But at the same time, the TV show’s mythology was becoming

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‘X-Files’ flashback: Topps Issues 1-12 (1995) (Comic book reviews)

“The X-Files” has only produced six original novels and one short-story collection to date, but it has enjoyed a more robust life in the realm

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‘X-Files’ flashback: ‘Skin’ (1999) (Book review)

The “X-Files” six-book series wraps up with its best work, Ben Mezrich’s “Skin” (1999). It’s a much more layered novel than those from Charles Grant and Kevin

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‘X-Files’ flashback: ‘Antibodies’ (1997) (Book review)

Kevin J. Anderson’s trio of “X-Files” books ends on a weak note with “Antibodies” (1997). Despite having a core story that would make for a good monster-of-the-week

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‘X-Files’ flashback: ‘Ruins’ (1996) (Book review)

Just as Kevin J. Anderson’s “Ground Zero” was a step up from Charles Grant’s books, Anderson’s “Ruins” (1996) is a step up from “Ground Zero.” Unlike his

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‘X-Files’ flashback: ‘Ground Zero’ (1995) (Book review)

After two mediocre novels from Charles Grant, the “X-Files” book series turns things around in a big way with “Ground Zero” (1995). Remarkably, this book is by

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‘X-Files’ flashback: ‘Whirlwind’ (1995) (Book review)

Just as “The X-Files” took a couple seasons to figure out its identity, Charles Grant gets a better handle on the material in his second

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First episode impressions: ‘The X-Files’ miniseries (TV review)

In 2002, I watched “The X-Files” series finale with a couple of friends at a friend’s apartment. Obligatorily, we watched it with no lights on.

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‘X-Files’ flashback: ‘Goblins’ (1994) (Book review)

With “The X-Files” returning for the start of a six-episode miniseries tonight, I thought it’d be a good time to go on an “X-Files” kick. Having already

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‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘The New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines II – Rebel Stand’ (2002) (Book review)

Aaron Allston is best known for his Wraith Squadron novels, but his two “New Jedi Order” novels – the “Enemy Lines” duology – are sneaky

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