Somehow, convention organizer Rebecca Seepersad – a high school chemistry teacher by day – found just the right formula to create a super successful trading […]
Crowds Marvel at Free Comic Book Day on Long Island
By Mariam Guirgis Local comic book shops across Long Island welcomed hundreds of fans on Saturday, May 3, for Free…
Tropic Con Cosplay Contest Levels Up in 2025 with More Prizes, More Craft, More Community
By Salva Montella Looking for a local cosplay event? Look no further. The Long Island Tropic Con (LITC) Cosplay Championship…
Long Island’s Eternal Con Is Back for 2025—And Fans Are Already Talking
After more than two years of silence, Eternal Con has officially reappeared. The beloved Long Island comic convention quietly updated…
Brooklyn Indie Comic Shop, Desert Island, Defies Odds, Surpasses Fundraising Goal to Stay Put
Brooklyn’s beloved indie comic shop, Desert Island, has not only met but far exceeded its fundraising goal to remain in its Williamsburg location, raising an […]
Ultimate Guide to Long Island Cons For 2025
No matter what universe you call home (we’ll take them all, thank you!), Long Island’s 2025 conventions are your gateway to geekdom. Whether you’re suiting […]
Cosplay on Long Island: The Thrill and Challenges of Transforming into Your Favorite Characters
Long Islanders talked to SciFiSland.com about cosplay. From professional actresses to hobbyists, dressing up as your favorite character is a passion that transcends just putting […]
Critical Hit! The Twenty-Sided Tavern Levels Up D&D In An Audience-Powered Off-Broadway Adventure
David Carpenter, co-creator and executive producer of Off-Broadway production, The Twenty-Sided Tavern, has taken a long journey to bring Dungeons & Dragons to the stage […]
Long Island Doctor Who Con 2024: Bigger On the Inside and Ready to Expand for 2025
The 2024 Long Island Doctor Who conference is one for the books. Three days of programs that included guest panels, meet and greets with the […]
BNL Scientists Smash Particles, Discover Heavy Antimatter Nucleus
Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) have made a groundbreaking discovery—the heaviest antimatter nucleus ever detected, dubbed antihyperhydrogen-4. This exotic particle, […]
Blue Supermoon Happening Now – What to Look For on Long Island
Skywatchers are in for a celestial treat as an infrequent blue supermoon lights up the night sky, one of the largest and brightest full moons […]
New Collectable Shop, Lost Toys & Comics, Opens in Miller Place
Rob Maurus has always been a collector. “It’s always been a thing with me,” he said at his new comics and collectable shop in Miller […]
Free Pirate Ship Available For Plunder on Long Island (No Joke!)
Who doesn’t want to be a pirate? All you need is the right outfit, some swagger, and a ship. Well, you can check one of […]