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World’s largest and longest running LGBTQ+ comic con, created by Geeks OUT. Returning, August 16 & 17th 2025. linktr.ee/geeksout

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Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · Aug 17

💖🔥 THANK YOU, Flame Con fam! 🏳️‍🌈 ✨

You showed up, you showed out, and you made Flame Con 2025 a weekend full of queer joy, fandom love, and unforgettable memories 🎭📚🎨.

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Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · 3d

SNIKT is back ⚡️ The unofficial NYCC after-party takes over Industry Bar on Oct 10. Drag, cosplay, nerdy chaos—all in one night.

🎟️ Tickets are moving fast → buff.ly/vq7v6A7

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · 4d

Here’s the rest of our programming schedule for this weekend.

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Geeks OUT @geeksout.bsky.social · 4d

It’s #nycc week and we’ll be in the #PrideLounge (1C01-02) all weekend with some exclusive merch and great programming (trivia, drag, signings, queer edu meetup, panels, meet & greets, & more) every day! Swipe through the images and start planning your weekend at @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social

Hang Out At New York Comic Con (October 9-12, 2025) with Geeks OUT & SPI Marketing

Thursday, October 9th

1pm: DC/Marvel Comics Pride Trivia
3pm: GAYSIANS! Visibility, Voice & Victory
4pm: Mike Curato (Gaysians) Book Signing
5pm: AHS: Best Season Debate
6pm: Not your average Boogeyman: International

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Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · 9d

Expect cosplay fits, nerdy beats, drag chaos, and the geekiest after-hours energy of Comic Con weekend.

🎟️ Tickets are live now → buff.ly/vq7v6A7

Don’t miss out—this party sells fast.

SNIKT! The (Unofficial) NYCC After-Party Presented by Geeks OUT

NYCC ending but not ready to go home. Come dance and party with us at Industry Bar for our annual NYCC (Unofficial) After-Party Presented by Geeks OUT. From 7pm to 11pm October 10th, 2025 at Industry…

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Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · 9d

🦸🦹 Mutants, nerds, and party heroes—assemble!
SNIKT, the unofficial NYCC after-party, is back on Friday, Oct 10, 7–11pm at Industry Bar 🎉

Hosted by the powerhouse duo Harriet Tugsmen & Yuhua Hamasaki, with performances by:
✨ Avant Garbage
✨ Jake Apton
✨ Koko Mom

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D’Manda Martini @dmandamartini.bsky.social · 17d

As today releases issue #60, the final issue, I’m so glad we got to celebrate @meakoopa.bsky.social @bailierosenlund.bsky.social @airy.bsky.social & the team incredible work on #avengersacademy at @flamecon.bsky.social this year. What an amazing journey and beautifully queer superhero story.

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · Sep 9

In a special two-part TCXFIP event, @mattlaz1013.bsky.social went to @flamecon.bsky.social and recorded interviews with (in Part I) @sinagrace.bsky.social, Bradley Clayton, @meakoopa.bsky.social and Nic and Kevin from @geeksout.bsky.social
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The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 366: Matt Goes to Flame Con 2025, Part I - COMICSXF

Matt Lazorwitz went to Flame Con and recorded interviews with Sina Grace, Bradley Clayton, Anthony Oliveira, Nic Gitau and Kevin Gilligan.

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · Sep 1

We introduced some artists who tabled at @flamecon.bsky.social for the first time through their SparQ program comicsxf.com/2025/08/11/f...

Meet 3 artists tabling at Flame Con 2025 thanks to this year's SparQ program - COMICSXF

Three up-and-coming artists were given free table space at Flame Con to share their work with the community, and we got to talk to all three.

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Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · Aug 21

This panel will explore a variety of genres & storytelling styles w/in queer YA & New Adult manga 📖. From sweet & tender romances to insightful explorations of identity & community, featuring panelists Lisa De La Cruz, TJ Ferentini, Erica Friedman, Whitney Leopard, Morgan Perry, & Princess Weekes 🎤.

Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · Aug 21

✨ Anyone heading to Anime NYC this weekend? ✨

Join Geeks OUT for our Anime NYC panel, Finding Your Story: Manga Recommendations for Queer Readers 📚🌈, on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM in Room 1A23 🗓️📍.

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Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · Aug 19

✨ Only at Flame Con 😈 On Saturday, Tina Romero announced her film Queen of the Dead will hit theaters this October. Mark your calendars—the Queen is coming. 🎥💀 Huge thank you to Tina and the cast for stopping by and sharing this moment with our community! 🌈💖

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Jeremy Whitley @ NYCC (Roaming) @jeremywhitley.bsky.social · Aug 17

Actually watching other people's panels at @flamecon.bsky.social is so nice. Not feeling like I'm slacking because I'm not at my table. Actually enjoying a con as a fan.
Imagine.
Then signing at 4.

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Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · Aug 18

Show us your Flame Con haul! We wanna see all the goodies you bought!

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Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · Aug 18

Our volunteers are now getting some well-deserved rest 🛌💤 so if you’ve sent us an email, hang tight—we’ll be responding soon! 💌

Here’s to the amazing team that makes Flame Con shine. Until next our next event, thank you, thank you, thank you! 💕

Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · Aug 18

We want to take a moment to give the BIGGEST thank you to our incredible volunteers! The heart and soul of Flame Con. 💖 Your energy, time, and love keep this convention running, and we couldn’t do it without you. You made every magical moment possible. 🌈✨

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Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · Aug 18

🔥 That’s a wrap, folks!! 🔥 What an incredible weekend—thank you for bringing the magic, the cosplay, the joy, and the queer nerdy goodness that makes Flame Con so special. 🌈💫 Until next time!

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Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · Aug 17

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of the magic, for supporting our creators, and for making our community brighter than ever 🌟.

Until next year… keep being your amazing, geeky, authentic selves. We can’t wait to see you again!🦄💫

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Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · Aug 17

💖🔥 THANK YOU, Flame Con fam! 🏳️‍🌈 ✨

You showed up, you showed out, and you made Flame Con 2025 a weekend full of queer joy, fandom love, and unforgettable memories 🎭📚🎨.

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Richard @ R. Rook @rrookstudio.bsky.social · Aug 17

@sharangbiswas.bsky.social at the @plusoneexp.bsky.social booth at @flamecon.bsky.social

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Alexia Mohabir @woeandgrow.bsky.social · Aug 17

We out here 💃🏽 @flamecon.bsky.social K112

Photo of some of my art merch at my booth at FlameCon

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Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · Aug 17

@bklynlibrary.bsky.social is fighting book bans and promoting freedom at Flamecon! Stop by their booth to sign up for a library card and learn about the books unbanned system!

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Sharang Biswas @sharangbiswas.bsky.social · Aug 17

Picked up my contributor copies of FEAST+VERDURE from @plusoneexp.bsky.social at @flamecon.bsky.social! These are the games that arguably launched my RPG career!

Excited to be doing a signing today at the booth at 2:00!

5 copies of FEAST+VERDURE fanned out on a wooden table. The cover features an abstract leaf pattern in green and brown.

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Plus One Exp | Staying Home For PAXU (cause we live in Philly) @plusoneexp.bsky.social · Aug 17

1st day of @flamecon.bsky.social was a blast.

Games, demos, signings, crimes, etc.

Looking forward to day 2.

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Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · Aug 17

We’re almost done w our stamp rally! Think YOU got what it takes? Pick up a sheet and venture forth to win a prize from @nycgaymers.bsky.social

Flame Con @flamecon.bsky.social · Aug 17

YOUTH DAY @ Flame Con!
Anyone 21 and under gets a free Sunday pass! Come get out of the muggy heat!