Dec 31, 2015 my favorite coffee shop was directly across the street from my comic book store of choice. What influenced your decision to open a comic book store. Philly is home to the first black womanowned comic book. Incident sparks interest in blackowned coffee shops. 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. Great place to chill on a weekend with a book, mug of coffee, and vegan treat. Being hailed as the first african american woman to open a comic book store on the east coast, she immediately caught the attention of abc news. Every thursday, get the latest dispatches from phillys business and. My favorite coffee shop was directly across the street from my comic book store of choice. Part comic book store and part coffehouse, this is the perfect place for the adult in use to grab a coffee and pastry while satisfying our inner youth with some comics.
A public apology from phillys top cop following starbucks arrests. Being hailed as the first african american woman to open a comic book store on the east coast, she immediately caught the attention of abc news, cnn money, msnbc, and tons of other web. Dec 22, 2017 in philadelphia, a comic book store dedicated to diversity. The owner of a new comic book shop and cafe in philly wants everyone to be open about their nerd stash. Excerpt just in time for 2016, fans of community, coffee, and comic books will have a new place to visit although philadelphia has a rich tradition of quality comicbook shopsand could brag that showcase comics on south street was the largest blackowned comic shop in the. Johnson, amalgam comics is a comic book coffee shop that focuses on diversity and independent small business. The comic book store and coffee shop is located at 2578 frankford ave. Place why phillys first comic book coffee shop is a must visit amalgam comics is a comic shop that offers much more than good reads. Black n brew a coffee house philadelphia for breakfast and. Visit us at shop to order books and to have access to purchase. We are continuing to adhere to pa and philly mandates asking all. In philadelphia, a comic book store dedicated to diversity. Nominees like fat jacks comicrypt, ontario street comics, showcase comics.
Philadelphia woman opens comics shop that focuses on. The cw philly celebrates free comic book day at amalgam. Black womanowned comic book store gets national attention. Comics and coffee morph into awesome in kensington cbs. On the tail end of bustling east passyunk avenue sits the citys smallest comic shop outside of frankies newsstand. A place for comic book fans, hardcore gamers, movie addicts, television connoisseurs, and zombie apocalypse survivalists to meet, and with their powers combined, change the world a little show more. Panels is here to break the stereotype of conventional comic shops by acting as an intermediary for coffee consumers potentially. A place for comic book fans, hardcore gamers, movie addicts, television connoisseurs, and zombie.
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. South philly comics used to be further up the avenue, but soon after the current owners took over, they moved the store down the block. Philadelphia, pa when entrepreneur ariell johnson opened her comic book store and coffee shop in kensington, pennsylvania back in december 2015, it became an instant hit both locally and nationally. Meet the east coasts first black female comic book store owner.
Panels is here to break the stereotype of conventional comic shops by acting as an intermediary for coffee consumers potentially interested in comic books and graphic novels. South philly comics used to be further up the avenue, but soon after the current owners. Just in time for 2016, fans of community, coffee, and comic books will have a new place to visit. Amalgam comics and coffeehouse philadelphia, pa youtube. Meet the east coasts first black female comic book store. Johnson is the first african american woman on the east coast to own a comicbook shop. Newsflash citizens of philadelphia, people are flocking to amalgam comics and coffeehouse in kensington, to get a sip of coffee, homemade treats with. Being hailed as the first african american woman to open a comic book store on the east coast, she immediately caught the attention of abc news, cnn money, msnbc, and tons of other web sites. Yearold kensington comic book store and coffeehouse getting attention by valerie russ, staff writer, posted. A local business owner, and temple university alum, known for her history making comic book store and coffee shop, says the highly anticipated film is a victory for everyone. First ever black womanowned comic book store on the east. Yearold kensington comic book store and coffeehouse getting. Jan 05, 2017 when entrepreneur ariell johnson opened her comic book store and coffee shop in kensington, pennsylvania back in december 2015, it became an instant hit both locally and nationally.
And who among us hasnt enjoyed the sanctity of our favorite neighborhood coffee shop at least once a week, if not more. Ariell johnson and her new philadelphia store, amalgam comics. Here is a guide to every comic book shop in philly. Aug 31, 2016 meet the east coasts first black female comic book store owner. Because we dont know how long this will last we have set up a gofundme. Siracha cajun turkey burger topped with local sauteed mushrooms, bacon, and melted cheddar cheese. Right now we have our indielite and accounts so that you can shop for books and audiobooks online. Ariell johnson and her new philadelphia store, amalgam.
Everyone who visited the shop had the chance to spin the cw philly prize wheel and score some fun cwag. There are other comic book coffee shop owners, mostly out west, and i. Learn about the daytoday activities of a comic book store owner, the typical target market, growth potential, startup costs, legal considerations, and more. This coffee shop was a great pit stop in our visit to philadelphia. Our guide on starting a comic book store covers all the essential information to help you decide if this business is a good match for you. Blackowned restaurants in philly visit philadelphia. Yearold kensington comic book store and coffeehouse. Jun 14, 2017 ariell johnson talks about launching her comic book shop and coffee house and pursuing different financing options to get the business off the ground. I got the idea for the shop when a coffee shop across the street from my local comic book.
Being hailed as the first african american woman to open a comic book store on the east coast, she immediately caught the attention of abc news, cnn money, msnbc, and tons of other web sites and. On frankford avenue just outside fishtown, the east coasts first african american womanowned comics shop stocks marvel, dc, bigtime and selfpublished books for grownups, kids and everyone inbetween. That machine isnt just for looks these coffee experts know how to pull a shot, and are among the besttrained baristas in the city. 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. Comic books, coffee shop 2578 frankford avenue, beacon hill philadelphia, pa there simply is no other comic book shop like amalgam anywhere on the east coast, let alone in philly. Being hailed as the first african american woman to open a comic book store on the east coast, she immediately caught the attention of abc news, cnn money, msnbc, and tons of other web sites and blogs. Black n brew a coffee house philadelphia for breakfast. Why phillys first comic book coffee shop is a must visit. The venue, on frankford avenue, stocks marvel, dc and bigtime and selfpublished books for grownups, kids and everyone inbetween. Excerpt just in time for 2016, fans of community, coffee, and comic books will have a new place to visit. First black woman to open philly comic shop talks diversity. New kensington comic bookcoffee shop focuses on diversity. Being hailed as the first african american woman to open a comic book store on the east coast, she immediately caught the attention of abc news, cnn money.
Johnson wants to shine a spotlight on diverse comics shes basically a reallife wonder woman with her lasso of awesome. In college, my local comic book shop was fat jackss in center city. Best comic books in the philadelphia area philly alist. When entrepreneur ariell johnson opened her comic book store and coffee shop in kensington, pennsylvania back in december 2015, it became an instant hit both locally and nationally. Oct 22, 2019 theres the original ultimo shop in point breeze, plus locations in graduate hospital, germantown, and rittenhouse, which is home to a custom powdercoated espresso machine. Committed to inspiring comic book enthusiasts and coffee fanatics alike to raise the coffee bar standard on what a modern comic shop can offer. Theres the original ultimo shop in point breeze, plus locations in graduate hospital, germantown, and rittenhouse, which is home to a custom powdercoated espresso machine. There was a dope coffee shop, the crimson moon, which closed in 2005. Saw this place on a list of black owned establishments in philly and the pictures. Johnson hopes to highlight diversity in the shopalong with quality caffeine. Ariell johnson talks about launching her comic book shop and coffee house and pursuing different financing options to get the business off the ground. Served with your choice of german potato salad, home fries, fruit, or greens. Johnson has become the first black woman to own a comic book shop on the east coast. Jan 08, 2016 first black woman to open philly comic shop talks diversity.
These donations will go towards providing financial relief to our staff, paying our vendors, and paying our other bills. Relocated from north philly to fashion district philadelphia, this inviting, womencentric shop specializes in holistic body care, new and used books, ankaraprint socks, locally made jewelry and clothing, eclectic housewares, and affirmation flag pennants i am brave and i am magic. The spot owned by ariell johnson also serves coffee drinks and locally made pastries, including comicbookherothemed cupcakes. The 15 best coffee shops in philadelphia foursquare. My routine on fridays was to go to fat jacks, buy my books, then i. Why phillys first comic book coffee shop is a must visit amalgam comics is a comic shop that offers much more than good reads. So, each friday, i would buy my books at fat jacks, go across the street to crimson moon, and read everything i bought.
Newsarama spoke with johnson about her shop and her own secret origin into comic books. Incident sparks interest in blackowned coffee shops news. It was very exciting to be able to visit a female owned comic book cafe in the city. I got the idea for the shop when a coffee shop across the. The idea for amalgam was born in 2003 when the owner, ariell johnson, was still an accounting student at temple university.
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