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Geek Girl’s Guide to St. Louis: August 12 – 14

August 11, 2011
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Pussyfest 2

  There’s plenty of geeky goodness on hand in St. Louis this weekend. Our local Animae con takes over the Collinsville Convention Center, The Fantasy Shop in St. Charles hosts another one of their amazing game days, and the Crack Fox is gearing up for another night of raunchy burlesque. There are also plenty of gaming and crafting opportunities for those of you who like your socialization in smaller groups. NatsuCon St. Louis fandom’s love affair with the Collinsville Convention Center continues this weekend. You’ve seen it at Archon and DieCon, now visit for all your Animae needs at NatsuCon.…

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Armwrestle Superman on Free Comic Book Day

May 6, 2011
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Free Comic Book Day 2011

Geeks love their genre-specific holidays, such as May the Fourth be With You (May 4) and Talk Like a Pirate Day (Sept. 17). Their favorite may be Free Comic Book Day, the first Saturday in May. “It’s unbelievably popular,” said Mike Brodeur, general manager of The Fantasy Shop. “In retail, you develop an eye for names and faces. There are a few Free Comic Book Day customers we only see once a year, but we see them every year.” The free comics lure them in, but he said nearly all of the yearly customers leave with a large stash of…

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