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Ditko: The Play

Anthony Letizia -
The life and career of legendary comic book artist Steve Ditko is explored by playwright Lenny Schwartz, with performances in New York City and Ditko’s hometown of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

She Kills Monsters (and Slays Dragons)

Collections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture

Comic-Con Museum

Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Will Eisner Week

The Force Is With Our People

Museum of Pop Culture

Geek History

Jackie Ormes and African American Comic Strips

Anthony Letizia -
The first African American female cartoonist was born in the Steel City and created two successful comic strips, Patty-Jo ’n’ Ginger and Torchy in Heartbeats, for the Pittsburgh Courier.

Bjo Trimble and the Good Ship Enterprise

Magic: The Gathering

Secret History of Wonder Woman

1964 New York Comicon

Jeffrey Veregge: Of Gods and Heroes

The Robots of Westinghouse

Birth of the Living Dead

Birth of Superman

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.

Can’t Stop the Serenity

Protego Foundation

Hunger Action Heroes

Fandom Acts of Kindness

Superman Is An Immigrant

Politics for the Love of Fandom

Gaaays in Spaaace

Black Panther Challenge