Chris Knowles, Author: Chris Knowles is the author of the Eagle Award-winning Our Gods Wear Spandex: The Secret History of Comic Book Heroes. He is also a contributing writer to Classic Rock and an associate editor on the five-time Eisner Award-winning magazine Comic Book Artist. He lives with his family in New Jersey.
Matt Hurwitz, Author: Matt Hurwitz is a prolific entertainment journalist, having written for Daily Variety, the Washington Post, the Hollywood Reporter, Videography, the Los Angeles Times, American Cinematographer, Wired, and Fade In. A native of the Washington, D.C. area, Hurwitz currently lives in Los Angeles.
Chris Carter, Contributor: Chris Carter is the creator and executive producer of The X-Files, a concept he developed as synthesis of urban myths, conspiracy theory, and stories of extraterrestrial abduction. The X-Files remained a hit primetime evening show from 1993 to 2002, inspiring two movies, video games, and multiple network spin-offs.
Frank Spotnitz, Introduction: Frank Spotnitz is a television writer and producer and Chief Executive of Big Light Productions Ltd. Frank is best known for his work on The X-Files television series and for creating the Amazon drama series The Man in the High Castle.
JJ Abrams, Preface: Jeffrey Jacob Abrams is an acclaimed director, producer, writer, and composer. He is best known for his work on blockbuster movies and television shows such as Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, Star Trek Into Darkness, and Lost.