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Move Over, Comic Book Guy: Philly Comics Store Prizes Diversity In Its Heroes

Ariell Johnson has combined her love of comic books with a place where people can socialize in her new business, Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse. Jasmin Carroll/Courtesy of Jasmin Carroll hide caption

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Move Over, Comic Book Guy: Philly Comics Store Prizes Diversity In Its Heroes

January 24, 2016 • At Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse in Philadelphia, owner Ariell Johnson says diversity isn't just an afterthought. She tells NPR's Michel Martin that new faces keep the heroics interesting.

Move Over, Comic Book Guy: Philly Comics Store Prizes Diversity In Its Heroes

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