Most fans are already aware that Fission Girl’s sidekick and faithful maid is named “Marie” as a tribute to Madame Curie; however, few know that the Half-Life Heroine herself is actually based on a real person. Back in 1945, when head writer and creative director Kirby Neil was asked to develop a new atomic-age adventure…

The Independent Republic of Free Capitalist Possum Island is located just off the coast of Labrador. Although the country has been in existence for less than a year, their population is growing dramatically, as is their naval presence in the North Atlantic. In addition to conventional warships, they have developed (or somehow acquired) airships that…

Among the countless islands, atolls, and reefs of the South Pacific lies the Incorporated Republic of Nurowwa. Located off the coast of Australia, Nurowwa only came to international attention a few weeks ago. Little is known about the newly formed nation except that they have made their presence felt with a surprisingly powerful navy. Their…