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Collections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture

Anthony Letizia -
The temporary exhibit at the August Wilson Center in Pittsburgh spotlighted African American achievements in the comic book industry with original art and Black superhero comic books.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

Comic-Con Museum

Pop Warriors

Ditko: The Play

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

The Force Is With Our People

Will Eisner Week

She Kills Monsters (and Slays Dragons)

Geek History

The Robots of Westinghouse

Anthony Letizia -
The Pittsburgh-based company was at the forefront of robotic design and creation during the first half of the twentieth century, beginning with Herbert Televox and including Elektro the Moto-Man.

1960 World Science Fiction Convention

Birth of Superman

Birth of the Living Dead

Bjo Trimble and the Good Ship Enterprise

Nellie Bly’s Race Around the World

The Rise of Science Fiction Rock and Roll

Kenneth Arnold and the First Flying Saucer

Jackie Ormes and African American Comic Strips

Geek Charity and Activism

Can’t Stop the Serenity

Anthony Letizia -
Fans of the television show Firefly and big-screen Serenity continue to make their presence known through an annual fundraiser for Equality Now that is held in cities around the world.

Salt Lake City, Cosplay, and Charity

Fandom Acts of Kindness

Superman Is An Immigrant

Politics for the Love of Fandom

#ReleaseTheSnyderCut

Avatar Activism

Hunger Is Not a Game

Black Panther Challenge