And who among us hasnt enjoyed the sanctity of our favorite neighborhood coffee shop at least once a week, if not more. South philly comics used to be further up the avenue, but soon after the current owners. What influenced your decision to open a comic book store. Johnson hopes to highlight diversity in the shopalong with quality caffeine. Excerpt just in time for 2016, fans of community, coffee, and comic books will have a new place to visit. 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. The cw philly celebrates free comic book day at amalgam.
Dec 31, 2015 my favorite coffee shop was directly across the street from my comic book store of choice. 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. Nominees like fat jacks comicrypt, ontario street comics, showcase comics. Why phillys first comic book coffee shop is a must visit amalgam comics is a comic shop that offers much more than good reads. It was very exciting to be able to visit a female owned comic book cafe in the city. The spot owned by ariell johnson also serves coffee drinks and locally made pastries, including comicbookherothemed cupcakes.
A public apology from phillys top cop following starbucks arrests. 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. 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. Blackowned restaurants in philly visit philadelphia. In philadelphia, a comic book store dedicated to diversity the. Incident sparks interest in blackowned coffee shops news. Dec 22, 2017 in philadelphia, a comic book store dedicated to diversity. Right now we have our indielite and accounts so that you can shop for books and audiobooks online. 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. This coffee shop was a great pit stop in our visit to philadelphia. There are other comic book coffee shop owners, mostly out west, and i. 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. The comic book store and coffee shop is located at 2578 frankford ave.
Philadelphia woman opens comics shop that focuses on. My routine on fridays was to go to fat jacks, buy my books, then i. We are continuing to adhere to pa and philly mandates asking all. 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, cnn money, msnbc, and tons of other web sites and blogs. Served with your choice of german potato salad, home fries, fruit, or greens. 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. Panels is here to break the stereotype of conventional comic shops by acting as an intermediary for coffee consumers potentially. Because we dont know how long this will last we have set up a gofundme. Amalgam comics and coffeehouse philadelphia, pa youtube. Learn about the daytoday activities of a comic book store owner, the typical target market, growth potential, startup costs, legal considerations, and more.
Jan 20, 2016 the owner of a new comic book shop and cafe in philly wants everyone to be open about their nerd stash. Ariell johnson and her new philadelphia store, amalgam comics. There was a dope coffee shop, the crimson moon, which closed in 2005. Johnson is the first african american woman on the east coast to own a comicbook shop.
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. First black woman to open philly comic shop talks diversity. Newsarama spoke with johnson about her shop and her own secret origin into comic books. Siracha cajun turkey burger topped with local sauteed mushrooms, bacon, and melted cheddar cheese. 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. Johnson, amalgam comics is a comic book coffee shop that focuses on diversity and independent small business. Jan 21, 2015 here is a guide to every comic book shop in philly. Yearold kensington comic book store and coffeehouse. Meet the east coasts first black female comic book store owner. I got the idea for the shop when a coffee shop across the street from my local comic book. Yearold kensington comic book store and coffeehouse getting.
Everyone who visited the shop had the chance to spin the cw philly prize wheel and score some fun cwag. In philadelphia, a comic book store dedicated to diversity. Meet the east coasts first black female comic book store. Jan 08, 2016 first black woman to open philly comic shop talks diversity. Committed to inspiring comic book enthusiasts and coffee fanatics alike to raise the coffee bar standard on what a modern comic shop can offer. 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. First ever black womanowned comic book store on the east. 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. On the tail end of bustling east passyunk avenue sits the citys smallest comic shop outside of frankies newsstand. Black n brew a coffee house philadelphia for breakfast and. That machine isnt just for looks these coffee experts know how to pull a shot, and are among the besttrained baristas in the city. Just in time for 2016, fans of community, coffee, and comic books will have a new place to visit. Newsflash citizens of philadelphia, people are flocking to amalgam comics and coffeehouse in kensington, to get a sip of coffee, homemade treats with. 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.
Every thursday, get the latest dispatches from phillys business 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. Why phillys first comic book coffee shop is a must visit. 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. 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. I got the idea for the shop when a coffee shop across the. Black womanowned comic book store gets national attention. 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. 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. The venue, on frankford avenue, stocks marvel, dc and bigtime and selfpublished books for grownups, kids and everyone inbetween. In college, my local comic book shop was fat jackss in center city.
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. 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. These donations will go towards providing financial relief to our staff, paying our vendors, and paying our other bills. Aug 31, 2016 meet the east coasts first black female comic book store owner.
A place for comic book fans, hardcore gamers, movie addicts, television connoisseurs, and zombie. Best comic books in the philadelphia area philly alist. Philly is home to the first black womanowned comic book. 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. Saw this place on a list of black owned establishments in philly and the pictures. Comics and coffee morph into awesome in kensington cbs. Here is a guide to every comic book shop in philly.
Johnson wants to shine a spotlight on diverse comics shes basically a reallife wonder woman with her lasso of awesome. New kensington comic bookcoffee shop focuses on diversity. Ariell johnson talks about launching her comic book shop and coffee house and pursuing different financing options to get the business off the ground. Incident sparks interest in blackowned coffee shops. The owner of a new comic book shop and cafe in philly wants everyone to be open about their nerd stash.
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. The idea for amalgam was born in 2003 when the owner, ariell johnson, was still an accounting student at temple university. 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. Yearold kensington comic book store and coffeehouse getting attention by valerie russ, staff writer, posted.
Ariell johnson and her new philadelphia store, amalgam. 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. Johnson has become the first black woman to own a comic book shop on the east coast. The 15 best coffee shops in philadelphia foursquare. Black n brew a coffee house philadelphia for breakfast.
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