Mention the words “comic book convention” to the uninitiated, and most people will likely picture a dark room full of stereotypical nerds mulling over Star Trek trivia and searching musty old boxes for rare comic books.

Yet many of these people would be shocked by the size and scope of today’s sci fi and comic book conventions, including Arizona’s Phoenix ComiCon, Canada’s Toronto Comicon, and Washington’s Emerald City ComiCon. Thanks to the growing interest in sci fi and comic book culture, these conventions (or “cons”) attract thousands of people each year, from seasoned fans to curious newcomers.

Want to know what kind of con activities keep attracting fans? Here are some of the more popular events.

• Secretplot Comics

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• War Machine Comics

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• Bleedman Snafu Comics

• Usa Today Comics

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