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She Kills Monsters (and Slays Dragons)

Anthony Letizia -
The Dungeons and Dragons-themed play is a reflection of contemporary times as much as it is homage to Geek Culture, as well as fitting portrayal of the power of stories in everyday lives.

Pop Warriors

Museum of Pop Culture

Will Eisner Week

Collections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture

Outdoor Trek (and Wars Outdoors)

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

Comic-Con Museum

Geek History

Grover Krantz: In Search of Bigfoot

Anthony Letizia -
The Washington State University anthropologist was a firm believer in Bigfoot and devoted his life to scientifically proving the creature’s existence despite derision from his fellow academics.

The Rise of Science Fiction Rock and Roll

Birth of the Living Dead

Bjo Trimble and the Good Ship Enterprise

Magic: The Gathering

Birth of Superman

1960 World Science Fiction Convention

Nellie Bly’s Race Around the World

Jackie Ormes and African American Comic Strips

Geek Charity and Activism

Fandom Acts of Kindness

Anthony Letizia -
In their 2023 book Fandom Acts of Kindness, Tanya Cook and Kaela Joseph explore the growing realm of fan activism, in which fictional fandoms are used to do good in the real world.

Gaaays in Spaaace

Hunger Action Heroes

Protego Foundation

Hunger Is Not a Game

Salt Lake City, Cosplay, and Charity

Superman Is An Immigrant

Can’t Stop the Serenity

Politics for the Love of Fandom