I'm a Philadelphia-based writer and producer who has covered franchise entertainment for outlets ranging from Topless Robot to Philadelphia Weekly and USA Today. My work also includes writing for Archie Comics, and an eight-year stint at Den of Geek hosting live interviews with major entertainment industry figures, pop culture convention coverage, and breaking news from all across the fandom field.I currently host the popular live show Sci-Fi Explosion, highlighting delightful and quirky moments from pop culture history.
Live Events
Sci-Fi Explosion
A cosmic cabaret of sci-fi craziness highlighting delightful and quirky moments from pop culture history. Plus, an unhealthy obsession with the music video for Billy Ocean's Loverboy!Sci-Fi Explosion has been performed for over a decade in Philly and at fandom conventions including New York Comic Con, Dragon Con, and Monsterama.You can catch a virtual version of Sci-Fi Explosion hosted on Twitch, which includes streaming events like Cosmic Cartoons and Tokusatsu Thursday!
Nerd Nite Philadelphia
I co-boss of Philly's chapter of Nerd Nite, an event held in 100+ cities across the globe where folks give fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines. Think of it as non-pretentious TedTalks with somewhat inebriated speakers!
Watch some Nerd Nites:
Music Video Book Club
In book clubs, members read the same book and gather to discuss it. In Music Video Book Club, comedians, pop culture experts, and myself watch and present a goofy analysis of the strangest music videos ever! It's MST3K meets Total Request Live.For nearly a decade, I've hosted MVBC shows in Philly, Brooklyn, and conventions including Dragon Con and New York Comic Con.
Other Stuff!
I've also hosted a Double Dare Retrospective at PhilaMOCA in Philly, DJ the annual 120 Minutes Dance Party at Dragon Con in Atlanta, and organize programming at multiple fandom conventions on the east coast.
Video
Interviews
Hosted and produced video interviews in the Den of Geek Suite at at San Diego Comic Con.
Video Compilations
Wrote and edited
Writing
Archie Comics
Author of "Canine Chaos" in World of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #34.Created Mini-Moose, the latest Archieverse pet!
Author of essays and introductions for stories featured in:
Archie's Favorite Comics from the Vaults
Archie's Favorite High School Stories
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Deluxe Edition
Articles
I've written and reported professionally about pop culture, Philly, and weird special interests for nearly two decades. Find my work at:
FEATURED IN
Interviews and Mentions
Radio Times on NPR
"HitchBOT, then discussing David Foster Wallace"
ABC
"For Archie fans, character's death makes an impact"
WHYY
"It’s pretty fun being green: one man’s story of pulling a Kermit parade balloon"
Philadelphia Magazine
"The Nerdiest Neighborhood in Philadelphia: Old City"
Profiles
Bear World Magazine
"Sci-Fi Explosion Creator, Chris Cummins, Talks Horror, Sci-Fi, and Sarah Jessica Parker"
Archie Comics
"Chris Cummins joins Archie Comics as social media manager"
Women Write About Comics
"Chris Cummins talks his Archie Comics Debut"
Comicon.com
"Talking Moose And Archie Comics With Social Media Manager Chris Cummins"
