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Story where the number 3 is the monster?

Why didn't Gandalf or Frodo Fly to Mount Doom?

Are all stormtroopers as poor soldiers as the ones in the movies?

Did Tolkien really explicitly consider Sam the true hero of The Lord of the Rings?

Why was Darth Vader so careless?

Why do the people in MarvelVerse dislike X-Men more than other superheroes?

What are Gandalf's powers?

Where was the first appearance of the idea that Batman is the real personality and Bruce is the mask?

Interpreting the end of Inception

How did Jon Arryn actually find out about "the strong seed"?

How does the Flash perceive time?

Why does the Golden Company raise the banners for a Targaryen?

What is the origin of Darth Vader's face scar?

What are the ideas on time-travel so far in Science Fiction? [closed]

As of 2012, how many different canon versions of the Superman character exist?

Is there a time-line graphic for A Song of Ice and Fire?

Where to start if I want to get into certain DC comics?

How did Dobby intercept Harry's mail?

Is there a difference between Marvel and DC Comics' philosophy?

Which Star Wars book series takes place immediately after Episode 6?

How Do I Know if a Comic Book Issue Is Part of a Series?

Where to start reading The Batman?

Why do the Yellow Rings work backwards from the other rings?

Are the various Superman/Batman/Green Lantern/Other DC one-off movies considered canon?

Re-reading an established comic book series [closed]