Make a San Diego Comic-Con Pitstop at the Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe
io9 is at San Diego Comic-Con 2023 and we made a pre-convention center detour to the Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe, a fast food activation inspired by SEGA’s Sonic the…
Grab This Fandom Gear for Summer Travel
Image: BoxLunch If you’re planning trips to fan-tastical destinations like Disney Parks, Universal Studios, San Diego Comic-Con, or even somewhere out of the country, this travel essentials guide is for you.…
Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque Get Post-Apocalyptic With New Series Duck and Cover
Image: Comixology Originals The creative team of comics writer Scott Snyder and artist Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire) are back with Duck and Cover, billed as “a post-apocalyptic adventure series with…
How Disney Parks Chefs Create Star Wars and Marvel Studios Food
It’s a good time to be a Disney foodie if you’re a Star Wars or Marvel Studios fan. io9 Interview: Oscar Isaac Was ‘All In’ on Moon Knight Off English…
Halloween Comes Early With All the Best Lego Sets You Can Finally Buy in July
Image: Lego Along with the early-‘80s space theme, Lego’s pirate collection, which dates back to the ‘80s and ‘90s, is a bountiful source of nostalgic memories for those of us…
So-Called Pompeii ‘Pizza’ Painting Is Just Flatbread—But That’s Okay
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Pompeii have uncovered a gorgeous still-life fresco depicting a platter covered in food and wine, including one foot item that looks suspiciously like a…
You Will Soon Be Able to Book Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse on Airbnb
Photo: Airbnb From the listing: “Welcome to my Kendom! While Barbie is away, she has handed over the keys to her Malibu DreamHouse this summer and my room could be…
This Gaming La-Z-Boy Is a Comfort Power-Up For Gaming Chairs
Gaming chairs are close enough in design to office chairs to make it feel like you’re doing important work, even if you’re just spending hours terrorizing families of five in…