Thursday is almost Friday, which makes it a pretty cool day altogether. And it’s even better with links in it! Highlights include:
1.) Magneto in stockings.
2.) Captain Planet’s secret side.
3.) The best Buffy villains.
4.) Harry Potter and the Question of Epic Fantasy.
- Tor.com Steampunk: In New York City 1836, there was a scandal involving a wallet-snatching prostitute who turned out to be a man dressed as a woman.
- Tor.com Fantasy: The Wertzone asks an interesting question — does Harry Potter count as epic fantasy?
- Tor.com Science Fiction: Fantasy Book Critic reviews By Light Alone by Adam Roberts.
- Tor.com Urban Fantasy: Over at Horror Bid they’re talking about the best Buffy villains. Who makes your list?
- Tor.com Wheel of Time: There was a Brandon Sanderson Q&A over at Reddit today!
From our handy “Of Interest” sidebar:
- This glorious deleted mini-scene from X-Men: First Class introduces us to Magneto’s stage persona, Dragneto.
- This fantastic video shows you everything you need to know about the 48-year-old past of Doctor Who in just few minutes.
- Don Cheadle is Captain Planet is this brilliant Funny or Die video. (A bit NSFW.)
- More picture of Henry Cavill in his Superman costume, via Blastr. Looking good!
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