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No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part by any means including electronic retrieval systems without the express written permission of the publisher, New Times, 1201 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Our paper is printed on 100% post-consumer recycled product. t Contents Feature t Fanarchy How to make the most of Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023, the Valley’s geekiest event of the year. BY BENJAMIN LEATHERMAN | PAGE 12 Culture t Way Out West Mystery and history mix at the Superstition Mountain and Lost Dutchman Museum. BY TIMOTHY RAWLES | PAGE 18 9 News 12 Feature 18 Culture 20 Chow 27 Music Concerts ................................. 28 31 Cannabis On the Cover: Fan Fusion 2023 is here. Illustration by Bryan Kelly. Benjamin Leatherman VOL. 54 | NO. 22 | JUNE 1–7, 2023 Fan Fusion attendees in the North building of the Phoenix Convention Center. Questions? Feedback? 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