Find out hours, directions, location, and details on tates comics of boynton beach, fl. Nov 11, 2018 tates comics main hub in lauderhill florida. The comic book store 30 n main st, glassboro, new jersey 08028 rated 4. First opened in 1993, when owneroperator tate ottati was a 17 year old high school senior. Keep up with the current and hottest trends of this season with some new womens clothing items. The art and many other mistakes of eric powell hardcover book.
We went to tates tent sale the past saturday on a statue hunt. Superfans create welcome to tates, a superhero series set. They have an enormous amount of comic books, toys, and. The story behind this comic book store is pretty incredible. You can print out a flyer here or get one instore, there is a little preorder form at the bottom of the flyer. Please read in recognition of the need to address the spread of covid19, well be closed until further notice, effective march 23. If interested, give us a message here on facebook or give us a call at 8564420402. An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community. Tates has been my gold standard for comic shops since i was a young preteen. Laugh comic book pop tates designer hamburgers, 384 joe edwards, victor gorelick, joe edwards on. Clutter magazine tate s isnt just a store its a haven, and its a place of respite from a harsh world. New times i dont have enough words to express how perfect this store is.
Tates is a comic book and collectibles store in ft lauderdale fl. The comic book store is still here for your tcg, game supply, and comic related items. Definitely be sure to stop by bang bang burgers behind the store or for a healthier lunch, crisp is right next door. Read your way out of a hohum daily routine with todays groupon. Twice a year they have their tent sale where everything is marked down considerably. Join our email list subscribe to our bulletin and never miss our latest news and event updates. Now the store has variety of cool, hard to find items. Laugh comic book pop tates designer hamburgers, 384. I dont really read comics but i really like this store.
Tates comics 801 n congress ave boynton beach, fl book. Instead of relying on a stock of marvel comics to open a store, he relied on marvel stock. Tates comics to open new location in boynton beach new. Theyve won all sorts of awards for being one of the largest and most magical shops in the galaxy. Jun 19, 2017 welcome to tates was directed and written by white and aaron, friends who bonded over a love of the comic book store. Tates comics opens store at boynton beach mall sun. When you visit a comic book shop, youre stepping into a world of wonders. We can ship any item in our store right to your home. Gary arlington 19382014, owner of the first comic book. Tates comics brings fantasy to life tampa bay times. Regionfree dvd of wtts, complete with exclusive cover art and a chance to win commissioned art by travis fowler. Serving comic book fans for a daunting 21 years, tate ottati says opening tates quickly turned into the best decision of his life. I really wish all of the comicbased films that are coming out would be more proud of their lineage. Feb 28, 2016 welcome to store tour, robot 6s weekly exploration of comics shops, and the people who run them.
Tate ottati has run tates comics in lauderhill, florida, for 27 years long. A tates comics employee unwittingly unleashes some of. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Located next to toojays deli and across from the cinemark theater, tates comics, an institution in its plantation location since 1993, was voted best comic book store in the world in 200809. On free comic book day i got a few comic books that looked interesting. Tmnt artist steve lavigne signs at tates comics on friday, october 25, 2019 from 68pm.
Welcome to tates comicbook fanmade webseries by nathan. Its 2,300 square feet in the boynton beach mall facing the movie theater, but you wont have to go in the mall to get in the store. Find out whats happening at your local comic book shop with our 2020 calendar of special occasions and instore events. Tates north 801 n congress ave, ste 604, boynton beach, florida 33426 rated 4. After selling the marvel stock, tate used the profit to open up this store, and the open hours were 38pm while he was out of school. Check out what tim has to say about our give aways and shipping.
Socked by virus, comic book industry tries to draw next page. Tate otatti started this amazing collection which now numbers between 500,000 and a million items in 1993. The comic book offers escape to its readers, allowing mere airline pilots and professional bodybuilders to imagine what its like to fly or have superstrength, even if only for a moment. Called by nbc 6, the premier comic book store in the southeast. What direction do you think the comic book industry is moving in and where do you think we will be 5 years from now.
We are always featuring the latest upandcoming hot new titles. Whether youre into comic books or another genre, a new and exciting book is waiting for you here. Im so glad we have another comic book store in palm beach. Gary arlington, owner and proprietor of the first comic book store in the united states, died at the age of 75 on january 21st in san francisco from complications of diabetes and heart disease although gary originally founded the san francisco comic book company in san franciscos mission district as a way to make ends meet in 1967, it became a major presence in the san francisco. The store claims it sells toys but there arent too many toys like you would find in a typical toy store, with comic and other figures dominating. Tate ottati has opened the store at the age of seventeen, when he was still in high school.
Purchase an assortment of meats from here and gather up the whole family for a nice sunday dinner. You can print out a flyer here or get one in store, there is a little preorder form at the bottom of the flyer. Nathan aaron is raising funds for welcome to tates comicbook fanmade webseries on kickstarter. Welcome to store tour, robot 6s weekly exploration of comics shops, and the people who run them. Gauntlet comic books is your source for investment and speculation comic books. Gauntlet comic books is north miamis premiere comic book shop. Tates comics toys videos has an amazing selection of video games, so get ready to give your thumbs a workout.
Best comic book store tates comics shoppingandservices. Offering you the option to purchase your comic books online or in store. Find out whats happening at your local comic book shop with our 2020 calendar of special occasions and in store events. And if youre in the mood for pizza, hawthornes ny pizza is a. I just hope more new people find out about comic books and go to their local shop to buy them. Video will be posted of the random name selected who will win the giant deadpool beaded 8bit evolution mural on canvas.
Welcome to tates was directed and written by white and aaron, friends who bonded over a love of the comicbook store. A tates comics employee unwittingly unleashes some of the most notorious supervillains into our reality. Turns out that tates was founded by a seventeenyearold tate ottati in 1993. After class we went to tate s comics for an upcoming video, watch to find out. With a parking lot adjacent to tates comics toys videos, you wont get stuck circling the block. Tates gaming satellite is a dedicated gaming only establishment, with over 60% of our square footage dedicated to table space.
Tate and his wife amanda what a great name run the store today. My local comic book store is one of my favorite places in the world. Store tour tates comics in lauderhill, florida cbr. Its definitely one of your more traditional comic book stores but still gives you that transported feeling. In 1996 tate met amanda, the woman who would become his wife, at the store, and soon her influence diversified the stores offerings even more. In 2009, tates won the will eisner spirit of comics retailer award. And if youre in the mood for pizza, hawthornes ny pizza is a 23 minute drive from the book store. Oct 05, 2017 nathan aaron is raising funds for welcome to tates comicbook fanmade webseries on kickstarter. Superfans create welcome to tates, a superhero series. Starting with a 1,000 foot store, tate, a long time comics collector, quickly diversified his product mix adding anime and manga. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Each sunday we feature a different store, and also get to know the person behind the register. Thu 512 theater fit for a king today its a thriftstore find, but in 1971, an album like carole kings tapestry was a revelation, unifying dyedinthewool folkies, rock snobs, and the unwashed masses alike.
Ive been shopping there for about 12 years i think. You can place a preorder at either our lauderhill main headquarters or boynton beach locations. Offering you the option to purchase your comic books online or instore. Tates comics 4566 n university dr lauderhill, fl comic books. We probably do not have the kind of tates online store that you. Find out why comic book shops are a great place to discover comics and join a community of people just like you. Nov 30, 2009 what direction do you think the comic book industry is moving in and where do you think we will be 5 years from now. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. I could tell you my life story through the lens of comic book stores. No, its tates, the goto shop for lovers of everything from the silver age of marvel superheroes to the new wave of graphic. The comic collection definitely has a bias towards american comics, but there are a few shelves of asian manga as well, and even a few dvds a few years ago there was a much bigger anime dvd. Jan 22, 2014 turns out that tates was founded by a seventeenyearold tate ottati in 1993. I know people from damn near homestead that will drive up to come to tates. Tates comics toys videos will get everyone interested in the latest games and consoles, so whether youre a seasoned gamer or new to the field, this lauderhill video game spot is worth checking out.
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