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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.

Ditko: The Play

The Force Is With Our People

Pop Warriors

Comic-Con Museum

She Kills Monsters (and Slays Dragons)

Outdoor Trek (and Wars Outdoors)

Museum of Pop Culture

Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

Geek History

Bjo Trimble and the Good Ship Enterprise

Anthony Letizia -
The legendary Star Trek fan and her husband John played a significant role in the early days of the sci-fi franchise, including the organization of a “Save Star Trek” campaign during the 1960s.

Jackie Ormes and African American Comic Strips

1964 New York Comicon

1960 World Science Fiction Convention

Kenneth Arnold and the First Flying Saucer

Grover Krantz: In Search of Bigfoot

The Rise of Science Fiction Rock and Roll

Birth of Superman

Magic: The Gathering

Geek Charity and Activism

Superman Is An Immigrant

Anthony Letizia -
In 2013, the Harry Potter Alliance teamed with Define American to use the release of the Superman film Man of Steel to highlight immigration issues and undocumented Americans.

Hunger Action Heroes

Politics for the Love of Fandom

Salt Lake City, Cosplay, and Charity

Fandom Acts of Kindness

#ReleaseTheSnyderCut

Can’t Stop the Serenity

Hunger Is Not a Game

Protego Foundation