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    In year 25, Planet Comicon Kansas City celebrates its origin story as fans embrace their inner nerd

    by Nick Ingram and Summer Ballentine Mar 09, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

    Celebrities, artists and tens of thousands of fans proud to call themselves nerds are converging in Kansas City for the Missouri city's 25th annual Planet Comicon this weekend.

    Devotees ranging from “Potterheads” — lovers of the popular Harry Potter series — to “furries” — people dressed as cartoonish animals — can test niche trivia skills, compete in Pokémon battles and show off intricate, handmade outfits in homage to their fictional heroes.

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