Black comic book stores

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To our knowledge, ariell johnson is the only black woman currently running a comic book store on the east coast. The black comic book business has grown since the launch of milestone comics in 1993, credited at the time as the industrys most successful minorityowned and operated comic company. A family owned and operated comic book store, offering comic books. Each value pack is grouped around a theme and provides 2 lbs. Looking for a book that has a great story as well as stunning artwork. Johnson talks impact of black panther and her groundbreaking comic book store. Ariell johnson checks out a customer at the cash register as patrons browse her stores collection of comic books. Johnson, a baltimore native and alumna of nearby temple university. Justice league hawkgirl action figure august 26, 2020. The business of black comic books black enterprise. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Maximum comics is a multilocation retail store operating in las vegas and henderson, nevada, and is the largest comic book chain in the state. Then this is your home, we have been waiting for you.