HAMPTON ROADS, Va. – Is the force strong with your dad? Would he exclaim”Smeg!” or “Frell!” if he stubbed his toe? Does he know how to play his trap cards?
Then we have the Guide to a Geeky Father’s Day for you. Check out our list of nerd-friendly stores, movies, and conventions for any gamer, anime fan, comic book nerd, or movie geek.
Splurge-Worthy Stores for your Geek Dad
World's Best Comics and Games
Comic book and game store
Newport News
Video Game Heaven
Classic video game store
Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake locations
Comic Kings
Comic book and collectibles store
Virginia Beach
Old Skool Video Games and More
Classic video game store
Suffolk and Portsmouth locations
Heroes and Villains
Comic book store
Hampton
Atomic Comics Emporium I & II
Comic book store
Newport News and Hampton locations
Atlantis Games & Comics
Comic book and game store
Norfolk and Portsmouth locations
Trilogy Comics
Comic book and collectibles shop
Norfolk
Local Heroes
Comic book shop
Norfolk
Tower of Games
Game shop
Virginia Beach
Jersey's Cards & Comics
Card store
Yorktown and Hampton locations
Nerdy Movies to see with Dad
If your dad is a fan of the big screen, here are some films he might appreciate. Be sure to check movie times and locations.
Warcraft
PG-13 - 123 minutes runtime
Based off of the popular MMORPG, World of Warcraft, this movie is a must-see for all devotees.
Ratchet & Clank
PG - 95 minutes runtime
Another video game movie, this film is approved for the entire family.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
PG-13 - 112 minutes runtime
The sequel to Michael Bay's 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the film features the four turtles back in action.
X-Men: Apocalypse
PG-13 - 144 minutes runtime
The X-Men face a new foe in this well-received movie.
Captain America: Civil War
PG-13 - 147 minutes runtime
It's all out war between the superheroes in this Captain America film.
Anime and Comic Conventions in Virginia
Does your dad enjoy the convention scene? If so, check out some of the conventions coming up later this year. Get him an advanced ticket or plan a trip to go to the convention with him.
Hampton Comicon
Hampton
October 15
This one-day convention is a branch of Tidewater Comicon.
Anime Mid-Atlantic
June 17-19
Chesapeake
This convention is a must-see for anime fans of any age.
Nekocon
November 4-6
Hampton
Well-established in the Hampton Roads area, this convention brings vendors and fans from all over the United States.
Anime USA
October 21-23
Washington, DC
Featuring industry guests and cosplayers of all kinds, this event takes place in the nation's capital.
OmegaCon
August 26-28
Charlottesville
This con will feature a variety of gaming opportunities and hosts Betrayal at the House on the Hill creator, Bill Glassco.
