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Will Eisner Week

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The legendary comic book creator left an indelible mark on the industry over the course of eight decades and is honored every March with events across the country and around the world.

Museum of Pop Culture

Outdoor Trek (and Wars Outdoors)

Ditko: The Play

Comic-Con Museum

Collections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture

Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

She Kills Monsters (and Slays Dragons)

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Geek History

1964 New York Comicon

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The first comic book convention featured the one-and-only con appearance by legendary artist Steve Ditko and set the stage for similar events across the country, including in San Diego.

Jackie Ormes and African American Comic Strips

Bjo Trimble and the Good Ship Enterprise

1960 World Science Fiction Convention

Secret History of Wonder Woman

The Robots of Westinghouse

Nellie Bly’s Race Around the World

The Rise of Science Fiction Rock and Roll

Birth of the Living Dead

Geek Charity and Activism

Politics for the Love of Fandom

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In her 2019 book, communications professor Ashley Hinck explores the twenty-first century trend of Geek Culture fandoms being utilized for charity, social activism and civic engagement.

Black Panther Challenge

Hunger Is Not a Game

Fandom Acts of Kindness

Salt Lake City, Cosplay, and Charity

Hunger Action Heroes

Protego Foundation

Gaaays in Spaaace

#ReleaseTheSnyderCut