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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Anthony Letizia -
The Disneyland attraction was officially made part of Star Wars mythology in the 2019 novel Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire and captures the essence of what life is like on the outskirts of the galaxy.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

The Force Is With Our People

Comic-Con Museum

Museum of Pop Culture

Collections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture

Ditko: The Play

She Kills Monsters (and Slays Dragons)

Will Eisner Week

Geek History

Kenneth Arnold and the First Flying Saucer

Anthony Letizia -
Kenneth Arnold reported the first documented UFO sighting on June 24, 1947, while traveling past Mount Rainier near Seattle, giving rise to the phrase “flying saucers” in the process.

Magic: The Gathering

The Rise of Science Fiction Rock and Roll

Nellie Bly’s Race Around the World

Secret History of Wonder Woman

Grover Krantz: In Search of Bigfoot

Jeffrey Veregge: Of Gods and Heroes

Birth of Superman

1960 World Science Fiction Convention

Geek Charity and Activism

Avatar Activism

Anthony Letizia -
The 2009 film Avatar inspired indigenous activists upon its initial release, while likewise resonating with environmentalists who saw similarities between the fictional Pandora and Earth.

Politics for the Love of Fandom

Can’t Stop the Serenity

#ReleaseTheSnyderCut

Fandom Acts of Kindness

Black Panther Challenge

Salt Lake City, Cosplay, and Charity

Hunger Is Not a Game

Gaaays in Spaaace