Comic science fiction is a sub-genre of science fiction that exploits the genre's conventions for comic effect. Comic science fiction often mocks or satirizes standard SF conventions like alien invasion of Earth, interstellar travel, or futuristic technology.
Examples include:
Douglas Adams - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Terry Pratchett - Dark Side of the Sun (Thanks to TheOrangutan for pointing that out!)
Eric Idle - The Road to Mars
Michael Ruben - The Sheriff of Yrnameer
Spaceballs
Mars Attacks!
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SF Sub-Genre Definitions
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