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2018 Pacific Northwest Geek Guide

There’s something in the air and water – or maybe it’s all the tech? We have an abundance of cons for comics, sci-fi and anime that bring thousands and thousands of fans together in the Pacific Northwest. We even get to the chance to see cool new exhibits (Yes, that’s Spidey swinging across Seattle! Big news below!) and celebrities ready to greet their devoted fans.

courtesy Marvel, SC Exhibitions, MoPop. Art by Mike Allred

2018 will bring a major comic book experience along with anticipated events to bring out the geek in all of us. Even if you don’t know your Marvel from DC, Star Wars from Trek, Warcraft from Destiny or Sailor Moon from Pokemon – you can still be of part of the fun. Even if it’s just to see all those crazy costumes.

Mark your calendars. Here’s our geek guide for 2018 in the Pacific Northwest: Continue reading 2018 Pacific Northwest Geek Guide

THE SUPERGIRLS Return Bigger & Better

With the explosion of breakout new female heroes, huge changes for fan favorites, and major icons heading from page to screen, there’s never been a better time to soar with a new expanded version of The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy and the History of Comic Book Heroines by Mike Madrid.

The rapidly changing intersection of comic book heroes, fashion and pop culture is captured with Madrid’s knowledge and passion for his subjects. Code-names and styles change, new characters rise but Madrid remains the coolest Professor of comics history with a pulse on the past, present and where these heroes are flying next. Continue reading THE SUPERGIRLS Return Bigger & Better

GEEK GIRL CON 2015 Preview

GeekGirlCon 2013 photo by ComicsBlend — Cosplayers at GeekGirlCon photo by ComicsBlend

GeekGirlCon welcomes Ms. Marvel writer G. Willow Wilson and expands with new events for its fifth year.

The Seattle event celebrating the role of women in geek culture will have its inaugural fashion show, on Saturday October 10th at 8pm.

Last year’s event was a sold out smash even without major comic book creators of celebrities. This year acclaimed Seattle based writer G. Willow Wilson will be part of the panel Women, Diversity and Comics: A Non-Compliant Discussion About the Comic Book Industry. Continue reading GEEK GIRL CON 2015 Preview

KELLY SUE DECONNICK On CAPTAIN MARVEL Movie Thursday Throwback

Kelly Sue DeConnick is the pilot behind Captain Marvel’s current flight path in comics.

Marvel and DeConnick promoted Carol Danvers from Ms. Marvel to Captain Marvel with almost three years ago.

Fans have embraced the character’s new mission, new costume and new code-name. At Comic Cons and in message boards you feel the love and devotion from the Carol Corps.

Was the powerful fan base a factor in Marvel Studios finally giving the green light for a Captain Marvel movie?

How will Carol made the transition from comics to cinema? Continue reading KELLY SUE DECONNICK On CAPTAIN MARVEL Movie Thursday Throwback

WHY GEEK GIRL CON 2014

Why Geek Girl Con you might ask?

It’s an opportunity to gather for all lovers of comics, gaming, sci-fi and cosplay but you will learn, be inspired and maybe empowered.

Last year it really hit home why we need this open, inclusive environment for geeks of all types, genders, backgrounds. Continue reading WHY GEEK GIRL CON 2014

VIXENS, VAMPS & VIPERS: GEEK GIRL CON Preview

Vixens, Vamps & Vipers courtesy Mike Madrid & Exterminating Angel Press

The original bad girls of comics seize the spotlight in Vixens, Vamps & Vipers: Lost Villainesses of the Golden Age of Comics.

The man who wrote the book(s) on female comic characters returns to the convention that celebrates women in geek and pop culture.

After bringing back lost heroines in Divas, Dames and Daredevils, author Mike Madrid (The Supergirls) takes us to the other side with ruthless women who broke society’s boundaries. Continue reading VIXENS, VAMPS & VIPERS: GEEK GIRL CON Preview

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