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So, I loves me some Heroes. Now with the writers strike in full force there is worry that volume 2 (expected to end about halfway through the season) may be the end of Heroes for this year. Which means that we will only be getting 11 episodes of our Heroes goodness this year before having to wait until 2008. So, in preparation for such a disaster I have compiled a handy set of tips to get through the possible Monday nights without a new episode of Heroes:

1) Test to see if you have a super power: Chances are you don't, but it never hurt anyone to try (unless we're talking Claire or Peter's super power, in which case trying might hurt, a lot). Consider staring at a bottle for the hour you would be watching heroes. You'll never make it move, but at least you won't have to think about what you would be missing in a new episode.

2) Read the comics again: One thing that always amazed me about the series is that some of the coolest stuff happens off the air. If you haven't read the comic books then you should really check them out. This break from new episodes will give you a chance to catch up on all the goings on that you missed outside of the show.

3) Read other comic books: There is a reason that everyone loves this show. It brings back memories of our childhood days reading the X-men and other tales of super heroes and incredible people. Why not go back and relive those days for real. Consider heading over to your local comic book store and picking up some new graphic novels. Most comic book store clerks are disturbingly knowledgeable about their work, so you'll have no problem getting all the information you need (and more) about some good comics to start with. (might I suggest Neil Gaimon's 1609 series).

4) Cry: If all else fails, express your distress for your broken Monday night with a good wailing cry. Sure, people will wonder why you're crying over a TV show, but you know better! So let all out, it'll be a great laugh for the rest of us when your roommate films it and puts it on youtube.

Kris