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Last article for today! After learning so much about Fan Art and Fan Fiction I think it was high time we actually talked about those who make them possible: The community, also known as The Fandom!


:icongrouphugplz: Fandom - The community :icongrouphugplz:




The fans of a determined series, videogame, movie, books etc along with their activities and everything that relates to what they are a fan of is what we call a 'Fandom'.

For example, people who love Harry Potter series, are often found in communities where they organize themselves in houses like in the books, they get together to talk or discuss things related to their fandom, etc. This is known as the Harry Potter Fandom.

Though it seems to be a specific thing, it can be applied to many things. If you are really into mangas and animes, then you could say you belong to the Manga & Anime fandom, where you interact with other people interested in the same animes as you, for example.

Another common Fandom within deviantART is the Pokemon fandom, whose fans are often seen challenging other pokemon fans to pokemon battles, sometimes they get together and the challenge is done through videogames but sometimes they portray their battles in artworks and other deviants are the ones to pick the winners.

Some fandoms that have become really popular this year are the Hetalia, Vocaloid, Black Rock Shooter and Durarara fandoms. You don't have to go very far within deviantART to see someone with an icon, a signature or an artwork representing any of these fandoms.

An interesting thing about fandoms is for example, what happens to me and Hetalia. I have never read Hetalia, well I tried but it didn't draw my attention, and still, the Hetalia fandom makes me fall in love once and again with each fan artwork that they make for this series!

I consider a fandom to be impressive when they can draw my attention so tightly without even being interested in the original source.


Some of the Daily Deviations I've given for the above mentioned fandoms:



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This concludes today's articles!



Dec, 7th: The Fandom Menace ~ COMPLETE!

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`TouchedVenus Dec 9, 2010  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Doing a shout out to the Bleach fandom and the Final Fantasy fandoms! I know we've got a presence as well~ :love:

Awesome features, and a great word about fandoms. I'm loving your articles for fan art this week. :D
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^rydi1689 Dec 9, 2010  Hobbyist Digital Artist
I am a part of those two fandoms :iconteheplz:
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:icontouchedvenus:
`TouchedVenus Dec 9, 2010  Hobbyist Digital Artist
:glomp: FANDOM LOVE! :glomp:
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:iconphoenixleo:
sonic fandom
disney fandom with its subcategories
comic fandom like asterix and tintin fandom :la:
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~the-angry-blob Dec 8, 2010  Hobbyist Writer
Interesting....
I never realised hetalia got so popular. SOON WE SHALL TAKE OVER THE WORLD
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:iconnemonus:
I love fandom. It really brings people together, and keeps them interested. It's a powerful way for a franchise to spread information and get new fans.

And here's a shout out to the Star Wars fans, who started making 'zines in 1977 and are still going strong!
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^JZLobo Dec 7, 2010  Hobbyist Writer
Interesting. But I think you underestimate the Transformers fandom. We're pretty active on deviantart, just do a search for Transformers groups and you'll see.

I suggest you might also want to check out :icontransformers-mosaic:, it's an unparralleled fansom project that produces one-page minicomics by fans, for fans. Heck, it's even launched a few peoples' professional careers, and now they produce Official Art for Hasbro and IDW comics!
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^rydi1689 Dec 8, 2010  Hobbyist Digital Artist
I know but I only named the fandoms that came to mind first especially those that were suggested for DDs the most. If I had to name some other popular fandoms regardless of if they are new or not, I'd have mentioned the naruto and bleach fandoms, that extend even further.

I know your fandom is impressive :nod: I am not denying that fact by not including it here, there are plenty of fandoms I couldn't add, but that doesn't mean they are less worthy than the mentioned ones. I don't underestimate any fandom.
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^JZLobo Dec 8, 2010  Hobbyist Writer
That's fair enough. I don't want you to think I'm getting on your case or anything, I'm not trying to.
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^rydi1689 Dec 8, 2010  Hobbyist Digital Artist
I don't want you to think I look down on your fandom :iconsadtardplz:

The only fandom I look down on is the anti-fan art fandom, I give them my :iconverynotimpressedplz: look.
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