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Aja Romano


Aja Romano is a geek culture reporter and fandom expert. Their reporting at the Daily Dot covered everything from Harry Potter and anime to Tumblr and Gamergate. Romano joined Vox as a staff reporter in 2016.

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The new ‘Ghostbusters’ trailer has fans freaking out over Kate McKinnon

That wink went straight to the Internet's tingly parts.

On Mar 3, 2016 by Aja Romano

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‘Batman v Superman’ and ‘Death Note’ won’t benefit from R ratings

Ryan Reynolds, you knew this would happen.

On Mar 2, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Famous scientists get sweet moves as fighting-game characters

Pixel art is back with a vengeance.

On Feb 29, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Sci-fi fans clash over Mark Oshiro’s ‘guest of honor’ experience at convention

A new controversy is rocking the sci-fi community.

On Feb 24, 2016 by Aja Romano

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‘Star Wars’ Episode VIII director tweets his crossword puzzle—and a bit of the set

Everyone knows the answer to 62 across.

On Feb 22, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Need more Deadpool in your life? Check out these comics

Here's your essential Deadpool reading list.

On Feb 18, 2016 by Aja Romano

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The coolest smart toys, drones, and more from Toy Fair 2016

Interactivity was the name of the game at this year's Toy Fair.

On Feb 17, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Teen battles chronic pain by beading stunning Pokémon mural art

This 18-year-old from Denmark says perler art helps her clear her head.

On Feb 16, 2016 by Aja Romano

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From ‘Star Wars’ to ‘Dragon Ball Z’, here are the highlights from New York Toy Fair

Toys from Kotobukiya and Tamashii Nation were among our favorites of the day.

On Feb 15, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Funko was back and bigger than ever at New York Toy Fair

The beloved vinyl toymaker hit it out of the park with new Harry Potter, Suicide Squad, and more.

On Feb 14, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Schleich debuts new DC Comics and dinosaur figures at Toy Fair 2016

The toy maker is releasing 175 new figurines this year.

On Feb 14, 2016 by Aja Romano

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J.K. Rowling just settled a Harry Potter bet between a student and her chemistry teacher

Victoria Green bet her chemistry teacher JKR wouldn't write a sequel—in 2011.

On Feb 12, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Zoe Quinn’s ex-boyfriend says their legal battle is not over

Quinn said she dropped her case, claiming that the justice system is 'meant to punish, not protect.'

On Feb 12, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Here’s why incredible black cosplayers keep popping up in your feed

The Black cosplay community is having a great leap year.

On Feb 11, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Einstein was right! Gravity researchers make a massive scientific breakthrough

We can thank an implosion of two black holes for bringing us a huge breakthrough in science.

On Feb 11, 2016 by Aja Romano