Denver makes nerdiest city top ten: Can Comic Con and Nan Desu Kan 2013 help it climb?

Denver recently finished tenth in Movoto's list of the ten nerdiest American cities; see the complete roster below. And while that's quite an accomplishment, we have a feeling the Mile High City's number will rise thanks to a couple of big upcoming events: Denver Comic Con 2013, which starts May...

By Michael Roberts

May 7, 2013

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Denver recently finished tenth in Movoto's list of the ten nerdiest American cities; see the complete roster below. And while that's quite an accomplishment, we have a feeling the Mile High City's number will rise thanks to a couple of big upcoming events: Denver Comic Con 2013, which starts May 31, and Nan Desu Kan, slated for September 13.

To bolster our argument, we've assembled nerdtastic photos from last year's DCC and NDK. Check them out -- and get prepared for even wilder looks in 2013.

Continue to see more Denver Comic Con and Nanu Desu Kan photos, as well as Denver's place on the list of America's nerdiest cities. Continue to see more Denver Comic Con and Nanu Desu Kan photos, as well as Denver's place on the list of America's nerdiest cities. Continue to see more Denver Comic Con and Nanu Desu Kan photos, as well as Denver's place on the list of America's nerdiest cities. Continue to see more Denver Comic Con and Nanu Desu Kan photos, as well as Denver's place on the list of America's nerdiest cities. Movoto's ten nerdiest cities list:

1. Atlanta, GA 2. Portland, OR 3. Seattle, WA 4. Sacramento, CA 5. Minneapolis, MN 6. Boston, MA 7. Las Vegas, NV 8. Miami, FL 9. San Jose, CA 10. Denver, CO

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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