The Science of Supervillains

In this intriguing look at the comics, science fiction writers Gresh and Weinberg shine a light on the dark powers of the world's most notorious supervillains to find their scientific underpinnings. From time travel to alternate dimensions, Gresh and Weinberg separate fact from fiction, explaining the concepts of multidimensional space, poisonous mushrooms and protons. This duo is not afraid to ask the hard questions: Is it possible to create a killer lipstick? Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)