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Brave new worlds old city philadelphia 55 n 2nd street philadelphia, pa 19106, philadelphia,pennsylvania. The locust moon comic festival, philadelphias rapidly growing independent comics expo, has announced a starstudded guest list and an expanded slate of programs for its fourth annual event, to be held on halloween of this year. Anything i dont have, i can order in for you, and i offer a subscription service to ensure that you get the comic books you want as they are released. Here is a guide to every comic book shop in philly. Here are the 301 catchiest bookstore names of alltime. This store proves local comic shops are still vital the beat. Having trouble making decisions at the comic shop for your holiday shopping were here to help and weve brought gift cards. It was picked up by dark horse and published as a big, beautiful. Fat jacks comicrypt in philadelphia fat jacks comicrypt.
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Ariell johnson is known to be the first black female owner of a comic book shop in the east coast. The best 10 comic books in philadelphia, pa updated covid. Comics 2235 e ontario st, philadelphia, pennsylvania 194 rated 4. Brave new worlds started on a dare in willow grove pennsylvania april\s fool\s day 1989. Comic book stores in pennsylvania super comic shop. Our stores carry an endless variety of products for comic fans including comics and trade paperbacks, statues and busts, action figures and novelties. Come meet your favorite comic book creators at the.
In philadelphia, a comic book store dedicated to diversity. Meet the east coasts first black female comic book store. Philadelphia comic book shop fosters inclusive geek space duration. You can set up an appointment with us by calling us at 215. The 33 year old is the owner of amalgam comics and coffeehouse in. Meet the east coasts first black female comic book store owner. Brave new worlds has been serving the greater philadelphia area\s comic book and toy needs for over 20 years. Philly is home to the first black womanowned comic book store. There was a dope coffee shop, the crimson moon, which closed in 2005. Join the amalganation and stay up to date on events and goingson in the store. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Jan 20, 2016 the owner of a new comic book shop and cafe in philly wants everyone to be open about their nerd stash. Jan 21, 2015 here is a guide to every comic book shop in philly.
We also have a full selection of wiz kids games and fun tournament play is usually held on saturdays. Philadelphia comic book shop fosters inclusive geek space. The philadelphia store, which is currently trending on social media, holds the distinction of being the only comics shop on the east coast owned by a black woman the stores facebook and instagram pages feature photos of the store that offer insight into the kind of community space that it aspires to beprincipally, one that reaches out to. Philly is home to the first black womanowned comic book. Please note that these comic book stores are not all affiliated with super comic shop.
We carry a large selection of statues and mini figurines. After the list of names, i reveal the 8 vital dos and donts of naming your bookstore, the greatest bookstore slogans ever created and vital statistics you need to know about the book industry catchy bookstore names. Best comic books in philadelphia, pa fat jacks comicrypt, atomic city comics. We have a little bit of everything here at comic collection. The ever growing ship miniature game of star wars and star trek from wiz kids and fantasy flight are prominently displayed.
Bill frankenstien sets up at his quarterly convention in cherry hill nj which you may be around for, actually and sporadically at a couple small shows in the area. Which is the absolute ideal, wether you are a legit collector as you are or a dealerscumbag flipper yours truly. Glass returns to unbreakable comic shop for final scenes. Everything you could possibly want from a boutique collectors store. The east coast black age of comics convention, incorporated or ecbacc, inc. Yumy odom and the organization was registered in 2008. Formerly ramada philadelphia airport 76 industrial highway essington, pa 19029. We have assembled a list of comic book stores in a directory format for your convenience. Philadelphia comic book shop fosters inclusive geek space ariell johnson is known to be the first black female owner of a comic book shop in the east coast. I have been coming here since before i was born my parents would shop here, and i. Best comic books in the philadelphia area philly alist. Philadelphia comiccon call the comiccon hotline 8562175737 weekend of the show for the latest guest list.
Info 2578 frankford ave philadelphia, pa, usa 19125 call us at 215 4273300. The idea for amalgam was born in 2003 when the owner, ariell johnson, was still an accounting student at temple university. After studying accounting in college, she decided to channel her entrepreneurial spirit into. Phillys lone comic shop in the great northeast, the garden of earthly delights also holds the distinction of being the only one in the city run by a guy who doesnt read comics. Emily deruy emily jan national journal january 20, 2016.