The fourth annual Fame Con is almost underway and we can’t wait to see what happens this year!
While geek and fandom-centric conventions have become mainstream with San Diego Comic Con now being the go-to place for movie and tv news, LGBTQ fans are still struggling with representation and comfort in comics/tv shows/movies, and more.
To help create a space for LGBTQ fans/geeks (and creators trying to give create that representation), Flame Con was created.
"Flame Con is by and large the refuge for the weird queer kid," said convention chair Steve Gianaca says in the latest episode of The Fandom Files. "You go to New York Comic Con and it's a needle in a haystack to find queer content. That's actually how the organization was formed, a lack of representation at New York Comic Con. Everywhere you go, there's open queerness. People are happily in drag as Princess Peach. Last year's cosplay contest winner was Rita Repulsa. It was a dude and he looked fabulous."
Flame Con will be happening this weekend on August 18 and August 19 at the Sheraton in Times Square, according to Syfy.
Each year, the convention is getting bigger and bigger with this year’s space having enough room to fit 10,000 guests.
From LGBTQ-themed merch to LGBTQ themed comics/properties, and LGBTQ panels, this convention is all about celebrating LGBTQ geeks.
To hear more, check out the Fandom Files podcast with guest star Steve Gianaca.
h/t: Syfy
