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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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9 superheroes poised to break out in 2016

Your favorite superhero may not have to join the X-Men or the Justice League to make it big.

On Jan 12, 2016 by Aja Romano

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What Lesbian Boba Fett teaches us about fandom’s gift for subversion

Surprised? Don't be. This is just another day in fandom.

On Jan 10, 2016 by Aja Romano

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J.K. Rowling’s revenge on Stephen Fry was delightfully petty

Never diss the Queen.

On Jan 8, 2016 by Aja Romano

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‘Ghostbusters’ director promises its female leads won’t get left out of the toy aisle

'Ghostbusters' won't be repeating Disney's marketing mistakes.

On Jan 8, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Iraq War vet builds massive 3D-printed collection of D&D monsters

The attention to detail in these models is truly amazing.

On Jan 7, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Tumblr is melting down over a shirt Oscar Isaac wore 5 years ago

Is Tumblr's new fave problematic?

On Jan 5, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Fanfiction writers scorn Entertainment Weekly’s dubious fanfic contest

Fanfiction writers don't take kindly to what they perceive as exploitation by outsiders.

On Jan 5, 2016 by Aja Romano

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‘Hamilton’ closes out season with amazing genderbent pre-show performance

Fanartists are already capturing the moment.

On Jan 4, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Artist who did a year of doodles is back with stunning Harry Potter fanart

It's magic!

On Jan 4, 2016 by Aja Romano

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‘Black Panther’ will feature mostly black cast, and more Marvel movie news

Sounds like Marvel has plenty of fan-pleasing tricks up its sleeve.

On Dec 31, 2015 by Aja Romano

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The 11 most important fandoms of 2015

2015 in fandom was the year of the comeback.

On Dec 29, 2015 by Aja Romano, Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Amandla Stenberg is teaching Hollywood about cultural appropriation

'The Hunger Games' star isn't ready to back down.

On Dec 28, 2015 by Aja Romano

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Mom finds forgotten 30-year-old ‘Star Wars’ Christmas gift in drawer

It's the gift of the Jedi.

On Dec 25, 2015 by Aja Romano

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These are the fanfics ‘Hamilton’ fans want for Yuletide

Lock up your daughters and horses.

On Dec 25, 2015 by Aja Romano

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Deadpool delivers a shiny new red-band trailer for Christmas

Deadpool really knows how to stuff your stocking.

On Dec 25, 2015 by Aja Romano