Bob is an Illustrator working out of Mashable's New York City office. He joined the team in September 2012 as an editorial intern. Bob has also been a contributor to Greatist.com and NewYork.com. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in news-editorial journalism.Bob likes comic books, GIFs, and GIFs about comic books.
By Bob Al-Greene
We turned the Democratic candidates into 'Dungeons & Dragons' characters
A never-ending campaign. Colorful characters. And a battle between the forces of light and darkness.
![We turned the Democratic candidates into 'Dungeons & Dragons' characters](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00xOWOdVxSpXGldg3Ebd7NM/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623388756.png)
![We turned the Democratic candidates into 'Dungeons & Dragons' characters](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00xOWOdVxSpXGldg3Ebd7NM/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623388756.png)
One artist designs all three new Pokémon's evolutions
The internet has swiftly fallen in love with these three adorable babies. But there's a lot we still don't know.
![One artist designs all three new Pokémon's evolutions](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07kpnYRUcVjjLeu1FQHmNrc/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623383907.png)
![One artist designs all three new Pokémon's evolutions](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07kpnYRUcVjjLeu1FQHmNrc/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623383907.png)
Thank you, podcast gods, for the 15-second skip button
What's this, a MeUndies ad? Think I'll skip.
![Thank you, podcast gods, for the 15-second skip button](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03Mq0m2gfbjQFn5saAl8w79/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623374583.png)
![Thank you, podcast gods, for the 15-second skip button](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03Mq0m2gfbjQFn5saAl8w79/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623374583.png)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a wondrous device for creatives who can afford it
This kind of experience doesn't come cheap.
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The 5 kinds of sci-fi space travel, ranked by realism
Science fiction is full of ships that can zip around the cosmos. Only some are even loosely based on actual science.
![The 5 kinds of sci-fi space travel, ranked by realism](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/longforms/05FmmjB65Fen7oiwKH2Pfln/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1619478641.png)
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How running a fake 'Last Jedi' porg fan account taught me to let go of my anger
I'm not proud of what I've done, but I learned a lot from it.
![How running a fake 'Last Jedi' porg fan account taught me to let go of my anger](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02fioW7qj3luvAgI4Lv0IdG/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623368061.jpg)
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The Microsoft Surface Studio is an illustrator's dream
But what's up with that lame Dial?
![The Microsoft Surface Studio is an illustrator's dream](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01E1GFGUSkmZgJIgORla0Kb/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1611616194.jpg)
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40 years of ‘Alien’ franchise history in under three minutes
Space bugs tear people apart over and over again, because that's entertainment.
![40 years of ‘Alien’ franchise history in under three minutes](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03p4v1knjzVASNbpkf0DJ1N/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614265462.jpg)
![40 years of ‘Alien’ franchise history in under three minutes](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03p4v1knjzVASNbpkf0DJ1N/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614265462.jpg)
An animated breakdown of Michael Bay's 'TMNT'
Horrifying, Kafka-esque beasts that can hack into your Gmail.
![An animated breakdown of Michael Bay's 'TMNT'](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04RcT7MEhspzuv1sCZSuhDR/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614265343.jpg)
![An animated breakdown of Michael Bay's 'TMNT'](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04RcT7MEhspzuv1sCZSuhDR/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614265343.jpg)
An animated explanation of the 'Terminator' franchise in 3 minutes
TL;DW: Arnold Schwarzenegger's butt threatens the future of humanity.
![An animated explanation of the 'Terminator' franchise in 3 minutes](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Qu8ToOEh9mG6muvHpLiQB/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614265191.jpg)
![An animated explanation of the 'Terminator' franchise in 3 minutes](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Qu8ToOEh9mG6muvHpLiQB/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614265191.jpg)
Catch up on 'House of Cards' in 3 minutes before the new season
It's mostly just Kevin Spacey choking dogs to death every episode.
![Catch up on 'House of Cards' in 3 minutes before the new season](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00wiyl0Ob5Swvj0kPKNIhoV/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614265120.jpg)
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Look inside the weird anatomy of 9 classic Pokémon
Oh, so that's how Charizard's tail stays on fire.
![Look inside the weird anatomy of 9 classic Pokémon](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03cdGJ63CqNOCxUKCVzIq1k/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1611607264.jpg)
![Look inside the weird anatomy of 9 classic Pokémon](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03cdGJ63CqNOCxUKCVzIq1k/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1611607264.jpg)