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Soar to new heights of Science Fiction & Fantasy.

Who are the top science fiction writers and illustrators of the future? The answer is here. Get to know tomorrow’s brightest creative talents chosen by some of today’s bestselling authors and celebrated artists including Kevin J. Anderson, Orson Scott Card, Larry Elmore, Brandon Sanderson, Dan dos Santos, and Robert J. Sawyer.

Enter brilliantly realized worlds of dystopian politics, magical realism, post-apocalyptic adventure and romance, dark fantasy and more.

Explore universes of unlimited possibility in which a cereal box becomes a Pandora’s box of good and evil . . . a troupe of artistic androids risk everything to catch the eye of a critic . . . and the foundation of a family, the very key to their existence, is not only inhabiting a home, but becoming it.

Discover the writers who push the boundaries—and break beyond them . . . the illustrators who envision the impossible—and render it real . . . the stories that challenge the way we see ourselves—and see the world in a new way.

The future of science fiction and fantasy is in your hands.

Anthology includes: 12 award-winning stories, 16 full-color illustrations, 4 bonus stories, and 4 articles offering art and writing tips.

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4 bonus short stories by L. Ron Hubbard, Katherine Kurtz, Jody Lynn Nye and Nnedi Okorafor.

“Borrowed Glory” by L. Ron Hubbard: For a single day of glory and the settlement of a dispute among immortals, a life can be a satisfactory price.

“The Green Tower” by Katherine Kurtz: The magic is strong in the Green Tower, and two young girls struggle to discover its secrets.

“The Phoenix’s Peace” by Jody Lynn Nye: The Phoenix has always been the guardian of Dembia. Now there’s trouble in the land, and mysteriously, the Phoenix has left two golden eggs.

“The Winds of Harmattan” by Nnedi Okorafor: A young woman seeks her destiny in the African winds of Harmattan.

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Art and writing tips by Echo Chernik, L. Ron Hubbard, Mike Perkins, and Sean Williams.

“The Illustrators of the Future Contest and the Art of This Anthology” by Echo Chernik: As a successful advertising and publishing illustrator, Illustrators of the Future Coordinating Judge and art director, Echo gives the story behind the cherished art included in this anthology.

“Steps in the Right Direction” by L. Ron Hubbard: In this interview, Ron describes the practical philosophy and energetic disciplines he applied with such telling success to his own career as a professional author.

“Breaking In” by Mike Perkins: Marvel and DC artist for Captain America, Thor, and Spider-Man shares valuable advice for anyone wanting to make it as a professional artist and illustrator.

“Making Collaboration Work for You or Co-writing with Larry and Sean” by Sean Williams: New York Times bestselling author, provides insight on the pitfalls and advantages of collaborating with another author.

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“Science fiction as a genre has always looked to the future and the Writers of the Future looks to the future of science fiction.” —Kevin J. Anderson

“Writers of the Future has my heartiest support and unqualified recommendation.” —Terry Brooks

“Writers of the Future, as a contest and as a book, remains the flagship of short fiction.” —Orson Scott Card

“L. Ron Hubbard ignited the spark of imagination, which in the minds of these new artists has become a blaze.” —Bob Eggleton

“Some of the most excellent speculative fiction that you can find anywhere. They’re cutting edge. They’re new.” —Nnedi Okorafor

“Without Writers of the Future, I wouldn''t be where I am today.” —Patrick Rothfuss

“These are the people who are going to be creating trends.” —Brandon Sanderson

“The Illustrators of the Future is an amazing compass for what the art industry holds in store for all of us.” —Dan dos Santos

“Packed with brilliant stories and thoughtful essays, all wonderfully illustrated by the artist winners―always a joy to behold.” —Robert J. Sawyer

Swamp Thing returns in the second volume of the critically acclaimed series by Ram V and Mike Perkins. As the new guardian of the green, Levi Kamei will face old wars, past ideologies, and a Suicide Squad dedicated to hunting him down.The new guardian of the green is faced with his greatest challenge as a bio-agent has been set off in the Kaziranga wetlands. Swamp Thing’s new avatar, Levi Kamei, has been summoned to these dark forests. However, this time he’ll be without any powers of the green. To make things worse, he’ll be hunted down by the villainous Suicide Squad, led by Christopher Priest aka Peacemaker. Will Levi be able to embrace his past and regain Swamp Thing’s powers, or will he be captured by Task Force X? Collects The Swamp Thing #5-10

From legendary comics writer Dan Jurgens and superstar Batman artist Mike Perkins comes a pulp-influenced noir take on the caped crusader set in his debut year, 1939.It’s 1939, fascism is on the rise, and Batman is in his early days, labeled by those in Gotham as “the vigilante”. At the center of a series of crimes, Batman comes to the conclusion that their prime suspect in each case were deceased. With the Caped Crusader’s only ally being Detective James Gordon of the Gotham City Police Department, both detectives must uncover who these “reanimated criminals” are and how to stop them.

A Dark Knight Rises Against Fascism—Bat-Man Battles Shadows in 1939 GothamSet in 1939, The Bat-Man: Second Knight continues Bruce Wayne’s noir journey following First Knight. After surviving a suspicious car crash with his fiancée, Bat-Man uncovers a conspiracy involving the Brotherhood—a cult led by the enigmatic Monk and aided by a young Jonathan Crane. As Gotham’s elite fall under the sway of fear and isolationist ideologies, Bat-Man discovers the Monk’s true identity. With paranoia gripping the city, Bat-Man joins forces with Golden Age Superman to stop the Brotherhood’s plan before it spreads beyond Gotham and threatens the nation’s future.

The Green Has a New Guardian—and He’s Not Done GrowingA haunting, philosophical reinvention of Swamp Thing for a new era.Swamp Thing returns in a lush and terrifying reimagining by acclaimed writer Ram V and artist Mike Perkins. Levi Kamei, a scientist struggling with the ghosts of his past and the power of the Green, becomes the reluctant avatar of Earth’s natural forces. His transformation sends him spiraling into a world of nightmares, ecological reckoning, and personal redemption—one that reshapes what it means to be human and monster alike. Joined by allies like Poison Ivy, Green Lantern, and even John Constantine, Levi confronts ancient horrors, new parliaments, and his fractured soul in a saga that sprawls across time and the planet.Includes Future State: Swamp Thing #1–2, Legend of the Swamp Thing Halloween Spectacular #1, The Swamp Thing #1–16, and Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing: Feral Trees #1.