San Diego: A Geek History

Charles Hatfield: San Diego Rainmaker

In 1916, self-proclaimed rainmaker Charles Hatfield was hired by San Diego to fill Morena Reservoir by the end of year, a feat accomplished in mere weeks with devastating consequences.

Comic-Con Museum

San Diego Comic-Con opened the offshoot museum in November 2021 as a way to expand their traditional five-day pop culture convention into a celebration that can last throughout the year.

Mr. Xtreme: Real Life Superhero

The 2011 documentary Superheroes spotlights Mr. Xtreme, who patrols the streets of San Diego, as part of the film’s exploration of the Real Life Superhero Movement within the United States.

Proctor Valley Road

The dirt thoroughfare near San Diego is host to a plethora of urban legends, from ghosts to monsters to demon cars, and plays a central role in the 2021 Grant Morrison graphic novel.

San Diego Air & Space Museum

The museum opened in 1963 as a homage to the human quest for flight and has since evolved into one of the premier institutions on the history of air and space travel in the country.

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