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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· 4d

This #FanworkFriday we’re spotlighting the fanzine #Dagon, which centered around the Cthulhu Mythos and Call of Cthulhu RPG. Over its seven-year run, it saw contributions from several notable horror writers and Lovecraftian scholars. Learn more on Fanlore: https://bit.ly/4xeF6A8

Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· 8d

What if worshiping Satan came with a soundtrack? Thanks to #TheBandGhost, it does! Founded by front man Tobias Forge, they weave a devotional motif into their lyrics, costumes, and shows. Their Fanlore page needs some love, so come add your knowledge! https://bit.ly/3TtEo3C

Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· 12d

Let’s take a look at #MarthaJones this #FandomInColor! Appearing on New Who, she meets The Doctor while attending medical school, and later organizes a revolution to save the planet Earth. Is she your favorite companion? Come add to her Fanlore page! https://bit.ly/4vXU1Oa

Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· 13d

This week's #FeaturedArticle is Doctor Whooves! Starting out as a nameless background pony in #MLPFIM they became a fandom breakout character because fans headcanoned that this was a pony version of The Doctor from #DoctorWho. Why? Check out it on Fanlore! https://bit.ly/4h9dqYE

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· 14d

Today’s #FandomInColor feature is Shane Hollander from the #GameChangers books and TV show #HeatedRivalry. As a mixed Japanese and white gay athlete, his Asian identity is seen as either groundbreaking or an afterthought. Help us expand his Fanlore page: https://bit.ly/3RF4Ma6

Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· 20d

Our new #CaptainAmerica – Sam Wilson for a #FandomInColor feature! First appearing in the comics in 1969 & the #MCU in 2014 as the Falcon before eventually taking on the mantle of Captain America. Ready to read more about our new team leader? https://bit.ly/4gQXE4I

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· 24d

For #FandomInColor we'll be holding editing chats on our Discord. Come join us on Sun July 19 at 4am UTC and Sun July 19 at 3pm UTC to chat and help expand articles about fans and fandom of color! Everyone is welcome! bit.ly/FanloreDiscord

Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· 26d

This #FandomInColor, we’re taking a look at the FanFiction.Net community People of Color OC stories POC fics. Founded in 2018, the group collects works from across fandoms about original female characters of color. Visit Fanlore to learn more! https://bit.ly/4aK001p

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· 28d

This week’s featured article is The Red Means I Love You, a #MyHeroAcademia fan song written by Madds Buckley. Its subject is antagonist #TogaHimiko, who expresses her love for others by drinking their blood. Want to learn more? Come visit us on Fanlore! https://bit.ly/44XbVFB

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jul 12

For #FandominColor we're looking back on last summer's surprise viral hit KPop Demon Hunters! This film sparked a lot of fandom creativity. Are Rumi, Zoey and Mira your girls? Or are you haunted by the aquarium date that never was? Visit the Fanlore page! bit.ly/3STFmpv

Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jul 9

For #FandominColor we're spotlighting Lando Calrissian. Lando was a divisive character in early Star Wars fandom, some fans speculated that it was because of his betrayal of Han, but others thought it was because of his race. Learn more at Fanlore: https://bit.ly/4btyfKH

Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jul 8

This week’s #FeaturedArticle is a The Greatest, a multifandom vid by bironic focused on characters of color in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Learn more on Fanlore! https://bit.ly/3y61jnP

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jul 6

Returning for 2026, Fanlore is holding monthly editing challenges! July’s challenge is to create or expand a page related to a canonical character of color. To find out more, please check out the challenge's help page. https://bit.ly/3VVU51W

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jul 5

Today's #ShipSunday is Lúcio/D.Va, or #Bunnyribbit, from #Overwatch fandom. Fanartists love to draw them with frog and bunny motifs, and in their 1950s inspired game skins. Is this your ship? Come help us expand their Fanlore page! https://bit.ly/4wLN187

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jul 3

We’re spotlighting Geordi La Forge from Star Trek this #FandomInColor! He serves as chief engineer of the USS Enterprise-D, and was created in honor of a fan with multiple sclerosis, who had the same surname. We encourage you to add to his Fanlore page! https://bit.ly/4oZ5NGa

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jul 1

Welcome to Fanlore’s annual celebration of #FandomInColor! Throughout the month of July, we’ll be spotlighting favorite characters of color, ships, discussions, and more! Join us and help expand Fanlore!

Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jun 30

This week's #FeaturedArticle is Crack Van! From 2003 to 2014, this legendary LiveJournal rec community helped fans find their footing in new fandoms with nearly 25,000 recs and ten years of fandom history. Head over to Fanlore to learn more! https://bit.ly/4wkckhk

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jun 27

What happens when two male diplomats go from enemies to lovers? The romance novel Red, White & Royal Blue explores the relationship between Henry and Alex. With a second live adaptation now in the works, we could use your help to expand its Fanlore page! https://bit.ly/4f63ldB

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jun 23

This week’s #FeaturedArticle is a fanvid, “the lonely assassins trailer”, dreaming up a team up of SuperWhoLock's leading men to take on the terrifying Weeping Angels from Dr. Who. See it on YouTube and read more on its Fanlore page: https://bit.ly/4dVPHrG

Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jun 21

This week’s #ShipSunday is Hades/Persephone! One of Greek mythology fandom’s most enduring ships, inspiring fanfiction, fanart, musicals, and endless discussion about romance, agency, death, rebirth, and pomegranates. Read more on Fanlore: https://bit.ly/44adsaY

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jun 18

This #FeaturedArticle, we're spotlighting #HanLuke! The history of this #StarWars ship is fandom lores by itself. Once upon a time in the early 80s, publishing Han/Luke fic was met with swift resistance and boycott threats. Curious? Learn more on Fanlore: https://bit.ly/4uFfA5m

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jun 16

This #PlatonicTuesday is all about the popular Aragorn and Legolas Friendship from #TheLordofTheRings. Their friendship inspires fanfiction that is action and drama-driven and often focuses on their first meeting. Check out their Fanlore page to read more! https://bit.ly/4fz3Iye

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jun 16

Get cozy with your coffee and pastry of your choice, because it's time for Fanlore's Annual Bingo Challenge! Join us from June 16th-29th. Fulfill the challenge by getting a bingo, blackout, or total blackout, and you could earn yummy badges! bit.ly/FanloreBingo26

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jun 14

Today, the #J-Rock fandom takes center-stage! Since its rise to prominence near the turn of the century, fans have established a community around RPF, translations, and second-hand merchandise for their favorite J-Rock bands. Come find out more on Fanlore: https://bit.ly/4uXYmBc

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jun 11

This #Thurminology, we're covering #Folksonomies, a term for classification systems created not by site owners, but by the users themselves. Want to learn more? Check out our Fanlore page for more information: https://bit.ly/3RN26Hg

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jun 9

Today's #FeaturedArticle is about the #FairyTaleAU, fanworks that put characters in situations from fairy tales! Usually featuring magic, true love’s kiss, and happy endings, these AUs are widely popular. Do you enjoy fairy tale AUs? Let us know! https://bit.ly/3LspSFI

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jun 5

Fanlore is finding a new way to thank our hard-working editors: Milestone badges! When editors reach certain editing milestones they will now be able to claim triumphant new badges. Find out more on our help page: https://bit.ly/4fZXd7s

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· Jun 2

This week’s #FeaturedArticle is Sussex Retirement! One of #SherlockHolmes fandom’s most enduring tropes. From domestic fics to reunions and one-last-case adventures, fans have imagined countless happy endings in the Sussex cottage. Read more on Fanlore: https://bit.ly/4uauC35

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· May 26

This week’s Featured Article is The K/S Netfan-Printzine Fan Wars - the clashes between the #KirkSpock print zine community and the online #StarTrek fandom. The main sources of conflict were elitism and differences in fandom culture. Learn more on Fanlore: https://bit.ly/4fBG9Vi

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Fanlore Wiki@fanlore· May 24

Knights of the Round Table doomed to betray each other. This week's #ShipSunday is Gawaine/Lancelot from Arthuriana! Fans are drawn to the pair and the tragedy of brothers-in-arms growing to hate one another. Are you a fan? Help expand their Fanlore page! https://bit.ly/4u9ysKq