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Thread Purpose:
There are separate threads for show-related websites and stuff, but this thread's purpose is to combine all the official off-show media like the comics, the Chloe/Vengeance Chronicles, the text messaging, the games, and the character blogs that comprise the larger Smallville world. The show sometimes draws on these for references in episodes, using them as backstory and such.
Please note!
This is not a thread for debating whether these things are "canon" or not, or whether this is a good/bad method of storytelling on the show's part. As I understand it, there has been much discussion on this subject in the past and I don't expect people to come to a consenus (nor do they have to). I think the show considers these tie-ins to be canon, but whether you do or not isn't the subject of discussion here. The subject is all the media stuff that may tie into the show, how they're used, how they fit in, etc.
Oh and please share links to any of these things that are on the net, or post your descriptions of what you've seen, to help people who haven't seen the tie-ins/campaigns. Just be sure to read the FAQ entry about linking to video and articles first. Thanks.
Enjoy.