Best Comic Book Store


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Tate's Comics, Toys, Videos and More
4566 N. University Drive, Lauderhill, 954/748-0181, www.tatescomics.com

 Tate's is nirvana for comic book and pop-culture fans. The décor alone dazzles the senses: Winged robots keep watch from the rafters, huge gears and pistons line one wall, and a towering tripod crowned by a bloodshot eyeball peeps over the shoulders of shoppers. In addition to the most recent comic books and graphic novels -- from the latest Marvel and DC blockbusters to more-obscure books from all over the world -- Tate's boasts a huge selection of anime DVDs, art books, Japanese drinks and snacks, action figures, hip T-shirts, pop-culture fascinations such as Ugli dolls and a gaming annex just a few doors down. We give Tate Otatti's labor of love this designation every year and will probably continue to do so after he completes a planned move to an 8,000-square-foot storefront that will double his space.