We’re in a cultural moment of villain appreciation, spearheaded by films like “Wicked.” Science fiction and fantasy books have played into the trend, with recent bestsellers such as “Starter Villain,” ...

From radioactive kaiju to genetically engineered nightmares, science fiction has gifted us some of the most unforgettable monsters in literature. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

"From the author of A is for Arsenic"--Cover. The year 1818 saw the publication of one of the most influential science-fiction stories of all time. Frankenstein: Or, Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Books like "Jurassic Park" revealed science fiction monsters that were later popularized in films ...