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Geek Culture

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.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

Comic-Con Museum

Collections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture

The Force Is With Our People

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Pop Warriors

Outdoor Trek (and Wars Outdoors)

Ditko: The Play

Geek History

Nellie Bly’s Race Around the World

Anthony Letizia -
In 1889, the Pittsburgh-bred female journalist embarked on a solo journey around the world to break the fictional record set by Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg in Around the World in Eighty Days.

Birth of the Living Dead

Bjo Trimble and the Good Ship Enterprise

Jeffrey Veregge: Of Gods and Heroes

Secret History of Wonder Woman

Jackie Ormes and African American Comic Strips

Birth of Superman

Grover Krantz: In Search of Bigfoot

The Robots of Westinghouse

Geek Charity and Activism

Politics for the Love of Fandom

Anthony Letizia -
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.

Gaaays in Spaaace

Fandom Acts of Kindness

Can’t Stop the Serenity

Black Panther Challenge

Avatar Activism

Protego Foundation

Hunger Is Not a Game

Superman Is An Immigrant