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Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, A Black Woman-Owned comic book store in Philadelphia
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I went today. It's a pretty nice setup, way bigger than I expected. Saw the owner there, didn't really get a chance to talk to her. Bought some comics and had a coffee while I was there. Overall it's a cool place, I'd definitely go back.
There were some cacs there
Pretty good selection of comics, this is one of the ones I picked up
for actually supporting and taking pics
An Interview with Ariell Johnson, founder of Amalgam Comics: "Everyone has the right to have their story told"
An Interview with Ariell Johnson, founder of Amalgam Comics: “Everyone has the right to have their story told”
amalgam comics ariell johnson comic book shop philadelphia by L.E.H. Light | on February 26, 2016 | 0 comments | in Carcosa Interviews | Like it
Maybe you’ve heard of Ariell Johnson and Amalgam Comics and Coffeehouse in Philadephia, PA. Since opening last year, Amalgam has gotten plenty of press coverage as a comic book store/coffee shop owned and operated by a colorfully loc’d Black woman (and fellow Storm fan, OF COURSE!). She’s doing work many of us have dreamed of — owning our own spaces and showcasing Black art. We caught up with her in the midst of her busy schedule to talk fandom, snacks, and how to create a clean, well-lit place for comics and events.
Black Nerd Problems: Let’s get the important stuff out of the way first: Who’s your favorite comic book character? Is it still Storm, as you note in your IgnitePhilly talk? What about her do you love?
Ariell: Yes! Of course! I’m loyal, lol. Storm is my first love when it comes to comics. I love everything about her, she is such a robust character. She of course piqued my interest when I first encountered her because she was the first Black woman superhero that I’d ever come across…the first superhero that looked like me. She made me feel that I was no longer on the sidelines watching the action unfold, I was a part of it. She’s strong, powerful, smart, beautiful and a leader. What’s not to love?
BNP: In your IgnitePhilly talk, you speak so passionately about the importance of representation in the media we love. When/how did you first come to realize that comics mattered?
Ariell: Honestly, I didn’t think about it too much when I was younger. I think Black people in particular are used to NOT being seen in media. It’s been that way for so long, you don’t really think about it. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment when I realized just how important it was. Maybe it was a slow, natural progression, I don’t know. I just started getting tired of not seeing myself. I’m surrounded by Black women who put in real work and make things happen. Black women are my super heroes everyday, so why do I need to look so hard to find them in comics, TV, and movies? It doesn’t make sense to me, and it shouldn’t make sense to anyone in my opinion. Everyone has a right to be seen, the right to have their story told, the right to have the spotlight on them from time to time.
BNP: What current comic do you wish was around when you were a kid?
Ariell: It would have been cool to have a book like Lumberjanes when I was younger. A group of girls having supernatural adventures at scout camp? Yes please!
BNP: Switching gears to the comics field over all, what do you think accounts for the growth of comics among nerds of color in the last few years? We’ve always been here, but our numbers are growing. Why do you think that is?
Ariell: You’re right, we’ve always been here. But I think now Black people are really starting to embrace themselves as a whole. We are realizing that there isn’t one way to be black, black is what we are, and we are finally beginning to get comfortable with that. And with that comfort we feel free to really explore who we are as people, and the things we enjoy, and the things that give us joy, and we’re not secretive about it anymore.
BNP: How have you handled any resistance you’ve encountered from entering the male-dominated world of the comics business?
Ariell: Honestly, I wouldn’t say I’ve encountered direct resistance. Most people are excited about the store, and impressed that I was able to make it a reality. There have been internet trolls here and there, that bring their special brand of negativity, but we aren’t giving any space to that.
BNP: About the store, what does making a safe space for diverse fans mean to you? How have you tried to achieve that in your store?
Ariell: It just means doing your best to make everyone comfortable, and it takes a lot of forms. Our space is open, clean, well-lit, and we have a ramp at our entryway for wheelchairs. We have non-gendered, wheelchair-accessible bathrooms as well. The staff is also an important piece. I have a diverse team in terms of ethnicity, gender, faith, sexual orientation, and geeky interests. The staff is also welcoming to all that come through our doors. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been reading comics for decades or you’re just checking out the store because you saw the latest Marvel or DC movie, you will be treated with respect, and we will always do our best to help you find what you’re looking for.
BNP: Do you think there’s anything unique about Philadelphia that makes it a good place to start your shop?
Ariell: Philly has a pretty strong geek culture. In addition to that, there are a lot of artists and other creative types that make up the city’s residents. Philly is an interesting place to be, and there is a love of creativity that this city and its residents really embrace. Plus we are located on an Arts Corridor, which is a really cool opportunity for us to represent comic book art in a space that would usually only showcase “traditional” forms of art.
BNP: You’ve gotten a lot of media attention in the last bit. Is it surprising? How are you managing your sudden fame?
Ariell: I of course was hoping that the shop would be well received, but all of this media attention has come as a real surprise…but a very welcome one. LOL. I am doing my best to keep my focus inward on the store. We are working hard to keep up with the new demand that the store is generating. I really want people to have a good experience, especially now that we are getting busier. I don’t want our quality to slip because we are busy, just the opposite, I want us to get better and better.
In between running the store I do my best to make time for the questions and requests we get from customers and supporters. It takes us a little longer to respond to emails now, because we are getting so many, but we are working hard to stay on top of everything, so people have the best experience possible.
BNP: What’s your next big thing? Expanding to sell other products?
Ariell: We are steadily expanding our product lines. It may take a few months before our inventory is as robust as I would like, but that is normal. It takes time to accumulate a store full of merchandise.
Right now, our fastest growing business segment is events. So many people have expressed an interest in hosting events in our space. We always planned to host events, but that part of the business has ramped up much faster than we anticipated. It’s exciting! We have a few events under our belt, and we are excited for the future events that we have scheduled as well.
BNP: Last question: I’m a coffee shop fiend and a comic book fiend, so I have to know: what kind of snacks do you serve?
Ariell: Oh wow, you’re our perfect customer! Hahaha!
We serve Philly Fair Trade coffee. They are a local, ethically sourced roaster, located in Northeast Philadelphia. We have the standard coffee shop fare: hot and iced coffee, espresso-based drinks, and tea. We also have bagels and other pastries. Some of the pastries (i.e., bagels & croissants) are from outside bakeries, but we also do a good amount of baking in-house. Our most popular in-house baked goods include cookies, cupcakes, scones, muffins, loaf breads, and cakes. We will be introducing some additional items, such as homemade pies, come the spring/summer.
HOMEMADE PIES!
In closing, I want to share the the IgnitePhilly talk Ariell did. It is 7 minutes of the most genuine, heart-felt, and well-considered statements on why Representation Matters that I’ve heard in a minute.
If you’re in the Philadelphia area, you can visit Ariell and her staff at
Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, 2578 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA
You can also check out the shop’s Facebook page for updates on events.
An Interview with Ariell Johnson, founder of Amalgam Comics: “Everyone has the right to have their story told”
amalgam comics ariell johnson comic book shop philadelphia by L.E.H. Light | on February 26, 2016 | 0 comments | in Carcosa Interviews | Like it
Maybe you’ve heard of Ariell Johnson and Amalgam Comics and Coffeehouse in Philadephia, PA. Since opening last year, Amalgam has gotten plenty of press coverage as a comic book store/coffee shop owned and operated by a colorfully loc’d Black woman (and fellow Storm fan, OF COURSE!). She’s doing work many of us have dreamed of — owning our own spaces and showcasing Black art. We caught up with her in the midst of her busy schedule to talk fandom, snacks, and how to create a clean, well-lit place for comics and events.
Black Nerd Problems: Let’s get the important stuff out of the way first: Who’s your favorite comic book character? Is it still Storm, as you note in your IgnitePhilly talk? What about her do you love?
Ariell: Yes! Of course! I’m loyal, lol. Storm is my first love when it comes to comics. I love everything about her, she is such a robust character. She of course piqued my interest when I first encountered her because she was the first Black woman superhero that I’d ever come across…the first superhero that looked like me. She made me feel that I was no longer on the sidelines watching the action unfold, I was a part of it. She’s strong, powerful, smart, beautiful and a leader. What’s not to love?
BNP: In your IgnitePhilly talk, you speak so passionately about the importance of representation in the media we love. When/how did you first come to realize that comics mattered?
Ariell: Honestly, I didn’t think about it too much when I was younger. I think Black people in particular are used to NOT being seen in media. It’s been that way for so long, you don’t really think about it. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment when I realized just how important it was. Maybe it was a slow, natural progression, I don’t know. I just started getting tired of not seeing myself. I’m surrounded by Black women who put in real work and make things happen. Black women are my super heroes everyday, so why do I need to look so hard to find them in comics, TV, and movies? It doesn’t make sense to me, and it shouldn’t make sense to anyone in my opinion. Everyone has a right to be seen, the right to have their story told, the right to have the spotlight on them from time to time.
BNP: What current comic do you wish was around when you were a kid?
Ariell: It would have been cool to have a book like Lumberjanes when I was younger. A group of girls having supernatural adventures at scout camp? Yes please!
BNP: Switching gears to the comics field over all, what do you think accounts for the growth of comics among nerds of color in the last few years? We’ve always been here, but our numbers are growing. Why do you think that is?
Ariell: You’re right, we’ve always been here. But I think now Black people are really starting to embrace themselves as a whole. We are realizing that there isn’t one way to be black, black is what we are, and we are finally beginning to get comfortable with that. And with that comfort we feel free to really explore who we are as people, and the things we enjoy, and the things that give us joy, and we’re not secretive about it anymore.
BNP: How have you handled any resistance you’ve encountered from entering the male-dominated world of the comics business?
Ariell: Honestly, I wouldn’t say I’ve encountered direct resistance. Most people are excited about the store, and impressed that I was able to make it a reality. There have been internet trolls here and there, that bring their special brand of negativity, but we aren’t giving any space to that.
BNP: About the store, what does making a safe space for diverse fans mean to you? How have you tried to achieve that in your store?
Ariell: It just means doing your best to make everyone comfortable, and it takes a lot of forms. Our space is open, clean, well-lit, and we have a ramp at our entryway for wheelchairs. We have non-gendered, wheelchair-accessible bathrooms as well. The staff is also an important piece. I have a diverse team in terms of ethnicity, gender, faith, sexual orientation, and geeky interests. The staff is also welcoming to all that come through our doors. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been reading comics for decades or you’re just checking out the store because you saw the latest Marvel or DC movie, you will be treated with respect, and we will always do our best to help you find what you’re looking for.
BNP: Do you think there’s anything unique about Philadelphia that makes it a good place to start your shop?
Ariell: Philly has a pretty strong geek culture. In addition to that, there are a lot of artists and other creative types that make up the city’s residents. Philly is an interesting place to be, and there is a love of creativity that this city and its residents really embrace. Plus we are located on an Arts Corridor, which is a really cool opportunity for us to represent comic book art in a space that would usually only showcase “traditional” forms of art.
BNP: You’ve gotten a lot of media attention in the last bit. Is it surprising? How are you managing your sudden fame?
Ariell: I of course was hoping that the shop would be well received, but all of this media attention has come as a real surprise…but a very welcome one. LOL. I am doing my best to keep my focus inward on the store. We are working hard to keep up with the new demand that the store is generating. I really want people to have a good experience, especially now that we are getting busier. I don’t want our quality to slip because we are busy, just the opposite, I want us to get better and better.
In between running the store I do my best to make time for the questions and requests we get from customers and supporters. It takes us a little longer to respond to emails now, because we are getting so many, but we are working hard to stay on top of everything, so people have the best experience possible.
BNP: What’s your next big thing? Expanding to sell other products?
Ariell: We are steadily expanding our product lines. It may take a few months before our inventory is as robust as I would like, but that is normal. It takes time to accumulate a store full of merchandise.
Right now, our fastest growing business segment is events. So many people have expressed an interest in hosting events in our space. We always planned to host events, but that part of the business has ramped up much faster than we anticipated. It’s exciting! We have a few events under our belt, and we are excited for the future events that we have scheduled as well.
BNP: Last question: I’m a coffee shop fiend and a comic book fiend, so I have to know: what kind of snacks do you serve?
Ariell: Oh wow, you’re our perfect customer! Hahaha!
We serve Philly Fair Trade coffee. They are a local, ethically sourced roaster, located in Northeast Philadelphia. We have the standard coffee shop fare: hot and iced coffee, espresso-based drinks, and tea. We also have bagels and other pastries. Some of the pastries (i.e., bagels & croissants) are from outside bakeries, but we also do a good amount of baking in-house. Our most popular in-house baked goods include cookies, cupcakes, scones, muffins, loaf breads, and cakes. We will be introducing some additional items, such as homemade pies, come the spring/summer.
HOMEMADE PIES!
In closing, I want to share the the IgnitePhilly talk Ariell did. It is 7 minutes of the most genuine, heart-felt, and well-considered statements on why Representation Matters that I’ve heard in a minute.
If you’re in the Philadelphia area, you can visit Ariell and her staff at
Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, 2578 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA
You can also check out the shop’s Facebook page for updates on events.
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An Interview with Ariell Johnson, founder of Amalgam Comics: "Everyone has the right to have their story told"
An Interview with Ariell Johnson, founder of Amalgam Comics: “Everyone has the right to have their story told”
amalgam comics ariell johnson comic book shop philadelphia by L.E.H. Light | on February 26, 2016 | 0 comments | in Carcosa Interviews | Like it
Maybe you’ve heard of Ariell Johnson and Amalgam Comics and Coffeehouse in Philadephia, PA. Since opening last year, Amalgam has gotten plenty of press coverage as a comic book store/coffee shop owned and operated by a colorfully loc’d Black woman (and fellow Storm fan, OF COURSE!). She’s doing work many of us have dreamed of — owning our own spaces and showcasing Black art. We caught up with her in the midst of her busy schedule to talk fandom, snacks, and how to create a clean, well-lit place for comics and events.
Black Nerd Problems: Let’s get the important stuff out of the way first: Who’s your favorite comic book character? Is it still Storm, as you note in your IgnitePhilly talk? What about her do you love?
Ariell: Yes! Of course! I’m loyal, lol. Storm is my first love when it comes to comics. I love everything about her, she is such a robust character. She of course piqued my interest when I first encountered her because she was the first Black woman superhero that I’d ever come across…the first superhero that looked like me. She made me feel that I was no longer on the sidelines watching the action unfold, I was a part of it. She’s strong, powerful, smart, beautiful and a leader. What’s not to love?
BNP: In your IgnitePhilly talk, you speak so passionately about the importance of representation in the media we love. When/how did you first come to realize that comics mattered?
Ariell: Honestly, I didn’t think about it too much when I was younger. I think Black people in particular are used to NOT being seen in media. It’s been that way for so long, you don’t really think about it. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment when I realized just how important it was. Maybe it was a slow, natural progression, I don’t know. I just started getting tired of not seeing myself. I’m surrounded by Black women who put in real work and make things happen. Black women are my super heroes everyday, so why do I need to look so hard to find them in comics, TV, and movies? It doesn’t make sense to me, and it shouldn’t make sense to anyone in my opinion. Everyone has a right to be seen, the right to have their story told, the right to have the spotlight on them from time to time.
BNP: What current comic do you wish was around when you were a kid?
Ariell: It would have been cool to have a book like Lumberjanes when I was younger. A group of girls having supernatural adventures at scout camp? Yes please!
BNP: Switching gears to the comics field over all, what do you think accounts for the growth of comics among nerds of color in the last few years? We’ve always been here, but our numbers are growing. Why do you think that is?
Ariell: You’re right, we’ve always been here. But I think now Black people are really starting to embrace themselves as a whole. We are realizing that there isn’t one way to be black, black is what we are, and we are finally beginning to get comfortable with that. And with that comfort we feel free to really explore who we are as people, and the things we enjoy, and the things that give us joy, and we’re not secretive about it anymore.
BNP: How have you handled any resistance you’ve encountered from entering the male-dominated world of the comics business?
Ariell: Honestly, I wouldn’t say I’ve encountered direct resistance. Most people are excited about the store, and impressed that I was able to make it a reality. There have been internet trolls here and there, that bring their special brand of negativity, but we aren’t giving any space to that.
BNP: About the store, what does making a safe space for diverse fans mean to you? How have you tried to achieve that in your store?
Ariell: It just means doing your best to make everyone comfortable, and it takes a lot of forms. Our space is open, clean, well-lit, and we have a ramp at our entryway for wheelchairs. We have non-gendered, wheelchair-accessible bathrooms as well. The staff is also an important piece. I have a diverse team in terms of ethnicity, gender, faith, sexual orientation, and geeky interests. The staff is also welcoming to all that come through our doors. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been reading comics for decades or you’re just checking out the store because you saw the latest Marvel or DC movie, you will be treated with respect, and we will always do our best to help you find what you’re looking for.
BNP: Do you think there’s anything unique about Philadelphia that makes it a good place to start your shop?
Ariell: Philly has a pretty strong geek culture. In addition to that, there are a lot of artists and other creative types that make up the city’s residents. Philly is an interesting place to be, and there is a love of creativity that this city and its residents really embrace. Plus we are located on an Arts Corridor, which is a really cool opportunity for us to represent comic book art in a space that would usually only showcase “traditional” forms of art.
BNP: You’ve gotten a lot of media attention in the last bit. Is it surprising? How are you managing your sudden fame?
Ariell: I of course was hoping that the shop would be well received, but all of this media attention has come as a real surprise…but a very welcome one. LOL. I am doing my best to keep my focus inward on the store. We are working hard to keep up with the new demand that the store is generating. I really want people to have a good experience, especially now that we are getting busier. I don’t want our quality to slip because we are busy, just the opposite, I want us to get better and better.
In between running the store I do my best to make time for the questions and requests we get from customers and supporters. It takes us a little longer to respond to emails now, because we are getting so many, but we are working hard to stay on top of everything, so people have the best experience possible.
BNP: What’s your next big thing? Expanding to sell other products?
Ariell: We are steadily expanding our product lines. It may take a few months before our inventory is as robust as I would like, but that is normal. It takes time to accumulate a store full of merchandise.
Right now, our fastest growing business segment is events. So many people have expressed an interest in hosting events in our space. We always planned to host events, but that part of the business has ramped up much faster than we anticipated. It’s exciting! We have a few events under our belt, and we are excited for the future events that we have scheduled as well.
BNP: Last question: I’m a coffee shop fiend and a comic book fiend, so I have to know: what kind of snacks do you serve?
Ariell: Oh wow, you’re our perfect customer! Hahaha!
We serve Philly Fair Trade coffee. They are a local, ethically sourced roaster, located in Northeast Philadelphia. We have the standard coffee shop fare: hot and iced coffee, espresso-based drinks, and tea. We also have bagels and other pastries. Some of the pastries (i.e., bagels & croissants) are from outside bakeries, but we also do a good amount of baking in-house. Our most popular in-house baked goods include cookies, cupcakes, scones, muffins, loaf breads, and cakes. We will be introducing some additional items, such as homemade pies, come the spring/summer.
HOMEMADE PIES!
In closing, I want to share the the IgnitePhilly talk Ariell did. It is 7 minutes of the most genuine, heart-felt, and well-considered statements on why Representation Matters that I’ve heard in a minute.
If you’re in the Philadelphia area, you can visit Ariell and her staff at
Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, 2578 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA
You can also check out the shop’s Facebook page for updates on events.
Gotta respect her grind. She had a dream and realized it
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☭☭☭
That's wasup
CNN wrote about her
Meet the East Coast's first black female comic book store owner
Meet the East Coast's first black female comic book store owner
by Ryan Bergeron @CNNMoney August 31, 2016: 10:12 AM ET
Pow Wham Zap! Meet a real life comic book hero
Ariell Johnson checks out a customer at the cash register as patrons browse her store's collection of comic books. The 33 year old is the owner of Amalgam Comics and Coffeehouse in Philadelphia. You might say Johnson is a superhero herself.
She's the first black woman on the East Coast to own and operate a comic book store. The comic book world tends to skew heavily towards white males. That's true among comic book authors and owners. But when it comes to finding inspiration, Johnson didn't have to look far. She turned to the X-Men.
"The first character that really got me excited about comics was Storm of the X-Men. A lot of that had to do with the fact that she was the first black woman I had ever seen [in comics]," says Johnson.
"Seeing her I felt like I could be a part of that world."
Taking the World by Storm
A lifelong "fan girl" of all things "geek, supernatural and superhero," Ariell says she first had the idea to open her own shop in 2003.
But even before Amalgam's official opening in 2015, the store was generating a lot of fanfare online.
"Before we opened our doors we had over 1,000 likes on Facebook," says Johnson. "People were excited about the concept, excited about a new comic book shop in Philly, excited that it is owned by both a woman and a black woman because that is something that is not the norm in the geek world."
Wonder Woman
There are only five comic book shops owned by African-Americans in the country, according to Yumy Odom, Founder and President of the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention.
That puts Johnson in a rare group of people and gives her the unique power to help influence the community around her.
For Amalgam that means finding books beyond the usual Spider, Bat and Supermen.
"I want to be very proactive and conscious to make sure we are carrying diverse titles. The smaller stuff, the independent stuff, the more diverse stuff that you really have to look for and I think it's worth it. Seeing people representative of you can be important in your development and your self esteem," says Johnson.
Even though the store is still in its first year, it's already making a difference. The East Coast Black Age of Comics closed out its convention this year at the store.
"Mrs. Johnson has created a very welcoming space for the comic book, sci-fi and fantasy communities here in Philadelphia," says Odom.
Johnson wants Amalgam to become a gathering spot not only for comic book and coffee lovers, but for those she feels are overlooked by the comic book world.
"There are a lot of black girl geeks in the world but we are not at the forefront. This store is also kind of a statement - we're here, we've been here and we're going to keep being here. I get a lot of little girls saying, 'This is so cool. You have a great book collection,' so, it's exciting to see."
Even though she's now the "head nerd in charge," Johnson realizes the seriousness of her new position.
"I think Spiderman's catch phrase applies here, 'With great power comes great responsibility.'"
Meet the East Coast's first black female comic book store owner
Meet the East Coast's first black female comic book store owner
by Ryan Bergeron @CNNMoney August 31, 2016: 10:12 AM ET
Pow Wham Zap! Meet a real life comic book hero
Ariell Johnson checks out a customer at the cash register as patrons browse her store's collection of comic books. The 33 year old is the owner of Amalgam Comics and Coffeehouse in Philadelphia. You might say Johnson is a superhero herself.
She's the first black woman on the East Coast to own and operate a comic book store. The comic book world tends to skew heavily towards white males. That's true among comic book authors and owners. But when it comes to finding inspiration, Johnson didn't have to look far. She turned to the X-Men.
"The first character that really got me excited about comics was Storm of the X-Men. A lot of that had to do with the fact that she was the first black woman I had ever seen [in comics]," says Johnson.
"Seeing her I felt like I could be a part of that world."
Taking the World by Storm
A lifelong "fan girl" of all things "geek, supernatural and superhero," Ariell says she first had the idea to open her own shop in 2003.
But even before Amalgam's official opening in 2015, the store was generating a lot of fanfare online.
"Before we opened our doors we had over 1,000 likes on Facebook," says Johnson. "People were excited about the concept, excited about a new comic book shop in Philly, excited that it is owned by both a woman and a black woman because that is something that is not the norm in the geek world."
Wonder Woman
There are only five comic book shops owned by African-Americans in the country, according to Yumy Odom, Founder and President of the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention.
That puts Johnson in a rare group of people and gives her the unique power to help influence the community around her.
For Amalgam that means finding books beyond the usual Spider, Bat and Supermen.
"I want to be very proactive and conscious to make sure we are carrying diverse titles. The smaller stuff, the independent stuff, the more diverse stuff that you really have to look for and I think it's worth it. Seeing people representative of you can be important in your development and your self esteem," says Johnson.
Even though the store is still in its first year, it's already making a difference. The East Coast Black Age of Comics closed out its convention this year at the store.
"Mrs. Johnson has created a very welcoming space for the comic book, sci-fi and fantasy communities here in Philadelphia," says Odom.
Johnson wants Amalgam to become a gathering spot not only for comic book and coffee lovers, but for those she feels are overlooked by the comic book world.
"There are a lot of black girl geeks in the world but we are not at the forefront. This store is also kind of a statement - we're here, we've been here and we're going to keep being here. I get a lot of little girls saying, 'This is so cool. You have a great book collection,' so, it's exciting to see."
Even though she's now the "head nerd in charge," Johnson realizes the seriousness of her new position.
"I think Spiderman's catch phrase applies here, 'With great power comes great responsibility.'"
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There's another Black-owned comic shop in Philly called Atomic City Comics. Have you ever been there?
There's another Black-owned comic shop in Philly called Atomic City Comics. Have you ever been there?
nah I haven't...I'm out of town but when I get back I'll have a lookLooks like homegirl's spot is doing OK for now, she was just featured in another magazine, good for her
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Simp City
Septum ring, dreads, coffee, she's getting whited isn't she?
Neil Tyson
YYZ
By a pawg most likely. Because she's a dyke.Septum ring, dreads, coffee, she's getting whited isn't she?
Lord_nikon
Veteran
My dikk got hard.
Black chick+comics
I know right, but im sure she only dates CAC's
lol