Podcasts Culture My Comic Shop History Episode 3.6: Fat Moose Comics and Dewey's Comic City (Garden State Part 2)

Episode 3.6: Fat Moose Comics and Dewey's Comic City (Garden State Part 2)

Published: Aug. 30, 2017, 9 a.m.

b'Host Anthony Desiato concludes his trip to the Garden State with stops at two longstanding NJ shops: Fat Moose Comics (est. 1982) in Whippany and Dewey\'s Comic City (est. 1991) in Madison. First, the Flat Squirrel meets the Fat Moose! Anthony enjoys a casual chat with current Fat Moose owner Matt Potucek and employee (aka "heart and soul of the store") Shawn Hendricks about Diamond Comic Distributors\' secret shoppers, balancing legacy with innovation, and much more. Then, at Dewey\'s, Anthony gets veteran retailer Dan Veltre\'s take on the various industry changes his store has weathered over the years. This episode is Part 2 of a two-episode visit to the Garden State.'