How Comic Books Make the World a Better Place

This reel tells the true stories of everyday superheroes who have used their talents to make the comic book world more inclusive and more just. Up first, we get to know Daniel Clowes, the groundbreaking cartoonist behind titles like “Eightball,” “Ghost World” and “Wilson.” Next, we head back to the 1940s to learn how the writers behind the radio version of “Superman” exposed the Ku Klux Klan. And in modern-day Philadelphia, we meet Ariell Johnson. The first Black woman to own a comic book shop on the East Coast, Johnson runs Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse. Normally a gathering place for comic book lovers, Amalgam has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. But curbside pickup is available, and you can also order comic books online to support this small business which sells titles like “Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer” and “The Almighty Street Team” that aren’t readily available in other stores.

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[cryptoenthusiast]

"Don't let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning."👊

[pinkwinterprincessEri]

The whole time i was thinking of Stan lee, rip i still miss him

[felixvelando]

I loved when she said "you can be your own superhero"

[DJMasterq]

ugh i love the story about the philly store! wish i could go there one day... hope it's doing okay during the pandemic

[themangoman]

Comics are my favorite medium in my opinion it's the purest form of art

[turpisfelis]

Lol Imagine being beaten by Superman in real life.

[AverytheCubanAmerican]

Stan Lee and Chadwick, both absolute legends that are missed dearly. Excelsior, and Wakanda forever

[sandramalone]

What a fantastic video. I'd love to go to that comic book store and cafe, I love places like that...love her comics and the dudes comics also. Thank you for broadening my knowledge about this.
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[oexs]

i guess reading comics will make 2020 better!

[FingeringThings]

Stan Lee made the world a better place

[unvaccinatedAndPureBlood]

Unfortunately, many young people believe it's all real and live their lives in a bubble.

[EmilZo]

Who else realized that they posted this right after the Marvel Season In Fortnite?

[beautifulwings]

Where are my Calvin and Hobbes fans at??

[Guhonter]

Meanwhile us Europeans read the franco-belgian comics, make them a Great Big Story please? :D

[Angieluxama]

Hello people I am not first but I am early :)
so all I wanted to say is


























Hopefully U have a good day <3 :D

[bennywark]

There is a comic based on that superman radio episode called " Superman smashes the klan"

[Propane_Flame]

oh shit that comic book shop in Philadelphia is amazing looking I live in the suburbs of philly I wish I lived closer or could take the hour or so drive or train ride to work there! very unique and diverse amount of comics

[SaadNabil]

With Great Power comes Great Responsibility!

[UltimateSpiderPlush]

Be realistic, nobody reads comic anymore.







I love comics by the way

[youthinkso]

I love comics but I don't read them