Wow.

Okay. This is fantastic. This is a story, not just about a dead star. And not just about a star that shoots death rays.

But about a DEAD STAR THAT SHOOTS DEATH RAYS. According to Scientific American, at least.

That is so freaking awesome. Thanks, io9, for bringing us this installment of Space Porn.

I think I ruptured something, guys.

Okay, this made me laugh HARDER THAN ANYTHING IN THE HISTORY OF LAUGHING. You MUST read this.

The 40 Worst Rob Liefeld Drawings.

I don't even know who Rob Liefeld is (well, I do now, obviously) but this is made of pure, uncut, 100% win. Enjoy.

And many, many thanks to Dan for passing it along.