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The 10 most influential fandoms of the 2010s

'Game of Thrones,' 'Star Wars,' Marvel, and others dominated entertainment this decade.

On Dec 24, 2019 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Michelle Jaworski

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Cult classic webcomic ‘Homestuck’ is finally available in hardcover

It's a must-have addition to any comic book collection.

On Apr 10, 2018 by Marisa Losciale

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‘Steven Universe’ fandom is melting down after bullied fanartist attempts suicide

Controversy surrounding a 'Steven Universe' fanartist has spread to the creative team that supported her.

On Oct 27, 2015 by Aja Romano

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Tumblr is weirdly obsessed with trombones and oven doors

Nobody knows why this became a thing—but it did. 

On Nov 13, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Behind the scenes of ‘Starfighter,’ the Internet’s sexiest webcomic

Hamlet Machine began writing Starfighter on a whim. Years later, her erotic yaoi-influenced webcomic is a massive success.

On Apr 24, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Homestuck will live on in Paradox Space

Homestuck will live on in Paradox Space.

On Apr 14, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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When fandoms collide: The present and future of anime cons

Should cons try harder to stop the swell of other encroaching fandoms? At Anime Boston, the answer seems to be yes—and no.

On Mar 27, 2014 by Aja Romano

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5 animated blockbusters combine for one huge super-fandom

Frozen may finally be slowing down at the box office, but it's heating up online.

On Mar 5, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Pac-Man wants to hold your hand in this new dating sim

Homestuck creator Andrew Hussie wants to know: Would you date Pac-Man if you had the chance?

On Jul 20, 2013 by Aja Romano

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The power of Homestuck: How an unknown artist raised $200K

Michelle Czajkowski just shattered all expectations for her webcomic, Ava's Demon.

On Jun 28, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Will Homestuck end on April 13?

Is one of the Internet's most popular comics finally coming to an end?

On Apr 2, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Fandomstuck: A Homestuck crossover with every other fandom

Why are Sherlock, Supernatural and Harry Potter being drawn as characters from the insanely popular webcomic Homestuck? Allow us to explain.

On Mar 4, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Confessions of a Tumblr URL hoarder

Tumblr has a serious issue with cybersquatting, as users register dozens of accounts they have no intention of using. 

On Feb 26, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Stuck on Homestuck: Shelby Cragg’s paint adventure

A fanartist-turned-actual-Homestuck-contributor, Cragg not only helped contribute art for side projects but got a career-boost from Homestuck that many fans can only dream of.

On Jan 2, 2013 by Aja Romano

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The top 10 most influential crowdfunding campaigns of 2012

Kickstarter and its crowdfunding contemporaries hit the mainstream this year, behind these blockbuster campaigns. 

On Dec 24, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger