M41A Pulse Rifle or Dark Elven Blade of Whispers?

Is it just me or is Fantasy more popular than Sci Fi?

I haven’t run any hard numbers, but it feels like Sci Fi may dominate the Big Screen for its eye-candy potential, but there are A LOT of Fantasy books being published ALL THE TIME. When ever I log on to Smashwords, GoodReads or even Amazon, I’m flooded by adverts for some elvish princess with chainmail-clad misty mountains or the urbanized variety with a hunky were-wolf staring me down. As a hardcore cosmonaut, I’m ready to slash my wrists. (with +5 Dirk of Wounding)

Is this accurate or am I under a Spell?