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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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Celebrated author Gene Luen Yang aims to smash the wall between comics and literature

'I think heroism in any form should be celebrated.'

On Jan 27, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Deadpool and K-Pop star Hyuna get domestic in this awesome photo shoot

The Merc with a Mouth is no match for this Hot Issue.

On Jan 25, 2016 by Aja Romano

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9 things we learned from the Broadway Con ‘Hamilton’ panel

The biggest panel of Broadway Con left stars in our eyes.

On Jan 23, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Broadway Con tackles the uphill climb for diversity onstage

At a packed panel, a wide range of theater creatives discussed their struggles and triumphs.

On Jan 22, 2016 by Aja Romano

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‘Legends of Tomorrow’ bursts out of the gate with confidence—and controversy

DC's zany time-traveling ensemble fest quickly slots into place alongside its other CW offerings, but not without its problems.

On Jan 22, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Welcome to Night Vale to launch new sci-fi series and podcasting network

The new series continues Night Vale's journey into the weird heartland of America.

On Jan 21, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Jimmy Fallon impersonates Springsteen, McCartney, Bowie in latest #Ham4Ham

You haven't lived till you've heard 'You'll Be Back' as sung by Rufus Wainwright.

On Jan 20, 2016 by Aja Romano

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‘Suicide Squad’ trailer gives us everything we want

Jared Leto, Margot Robbie pop in debut reel.

On Jan 20, 2016 by Aja Romano

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This couple’s intergalactic photo shoot is just part of living a ‘Star Wars’ life

The Force has always been with these adorable nerdy lovebirds.

On Jan 19, 2016 by Aja Romano

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David Bowie now has a lightning-bolt-shaped constellation named after him

Ziggy Stardust will have an eternal home in the stars—near Mars, of course.

On Jan 18, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Ace ‘Star Wars’ pilot Poe Dameron is getting his own Marvel comic series

The publishing force of Poe Dameron has awakened.

On Jan 14, 2016 by Aja Romano

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DC comics to read before the ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ premiere

Get ahead of the curve with these essential comics featuring the Legends of Tomorrow in action.

On Jan 14, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Score a bunch of awesome Image Comics titles with the new Humble Bundle

Image Comics says it wants to emphasize diversity in this week-long lineup.

On Jan 14, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Instead of breakup rumors, One Direction fans are freaking out over this teddy bear

Breakup? Nah. What really matters is this gay conspiracy teddy bear.

On Jan 13, 2016 by Aja Romano

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‘Star Wars’ fans clamor for more Rey toys, and Disney begins to oblige

Can Disney fix the gender imbalance in its toys for 'The Force Awakens'?

On Jan 12, 2016 by Aja Romano