Brave New Worlds started on a dare in Willow Grove Pennsylvania April\'s Fool\'s Day 1989. It was originally named the \"Comic Book Store\" until the shop moved to Jenkintown.
Brave New Worlds has been serving the greater Philadelphia area\'s comic book and toy needs for over 20 Years.
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Archive for June, 2010
Friday… innernette… world cup action
Here’s a small list of links and such to check out for your friday! hit the jump to see what I figured I’d share today
2 Comics I Wanna Read Tomorrow
Once again I look into our comic related future…look with me…
Random Retro Comic Review
Superman #233 (Volume 1; January 1971) Denny O’Neil (w), Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson (a)
Been There, Done That The cover image has been copied a couple of times and is the subject of the variant for the upcoming 700th issue that will kick off Michael Straczynski’s run this summer.
New Direction DC was looking to boost sales in the Superman books and beginning with this issue promised a “Return to Greatness.”
Long Reign Caesar Julius Scwartz began his epic run as Superman editor with this issue.
New Career Clark Kent mild-mannered reporter meet Clark Kent, TV reporter as new owner Morgan Edge decides to promote Kent to his broadcasting wing and thus limiting how Kent can change into his super-powered alter ego.
Going Green Before it was trendy Professor Bolden decided to try and power the planet using Kryptonite. These types of experiments rarely went well however.
Told Ya Turns out something did go wrong, Superman was there to save the day (Underdog must have been busy), but wait, there’s more.
No More Kryptonite Turns out the professor’s experiment turned all the green rocks on Earth to just plain old rocks.
Commercial Break Kent uses the downtime during a live broadcast to change duds and see who is plotting to sabotage a rocket launch.
Clobbering Time Some bad dudes are trying to hijack a rocket launch in planes. In one panel Superman decides to just punch threw the cockpit, knocking both men on the heads to knock them out. I would think that that punch would go through their skulls, but that’s just me, and could have stopped kids from buying the book.
Epilogue After the failed experiment and subsequent explosion that knocked our hero into a field, it left an outline of his body. The last page revealed something getting up and walking away from that outline. Looks like a future story, a Sandman story.
Bonus Feature Just like today, DC included a bonus feature in the back of the books, telling stories about Kyrpton. Price of the book, still just 15 cents! That’s a bonus.
Wednesday Night Magic
So we were thinking to ourselves the other day, we said “self, what is Brave New Worlds Willow Grove missing?” And that’s when it hit us, like a old man trying to return soup at the deli – more Magic. Jump for all the details.
In an effort to make everyday a Magic day at Brave New Worlds Willow Grove, starting on Wednesday, June 30, BNW WG will be hosting Wednesday Night Magic every week.
The Skinny …
What Standard Type II Deck Tournament
Price $6 Per Person
Details 3-Rounds
Time 6:30 p.m.
Prizes But of course, 1 1/2 Packs per Person for the Winner (rounded up)
Spotlight …
Two highly-anticipated Batman and Thor trade collections ship this week along with a bevy of other titles that should make a dog salivate, but not pavlov’s dog (he just likes bones). Hit the jump for all the details.
Amazing Spider-Man #633-634
Zeb Wells, J.M. DeMatteis, Joe Kelly (w); Chris Bachalo. Max Fiumara, Michael Lark (a)
Two regular Spidey titles in one week! Wells and Bachalo “Shed” story arc comes to a close in issue 633 and leads into Amazing #634’s the “Grim Hunt.” Both have to deal with the Lizard, and more … (don’t you just love the “and more?”).
Birds of Prey #2
Gail Simone (w), Ed Benes, Adrian Melo, Mariah Benes (a)
What a way to start a new series, by allying your new super-hero squad (no pun intended) with the Penguin. Oh yeah, this will end well.
Brightest Day #4
Geoff Johns, Peter Tomasi (w), Various (a)
Uh what is Black Lantern Firestorm doing in the Brightest Day? Guess you are just going to have to read this issue to find out, Yo!
New Avengers #1
Brian Michael Bendis (w), Stuart Immonen (a)
The Heroic Age is here, long live the Heroic Age as New Avengers restarts here!
New Mutants #14
Zeb Wells (w), Ibraim Roberson (a)
Chapter 11 of Second Coming. Last chapter Scott called an audible and asked Charlie to work with his boy Legion in overcoming the insurmountable odds that are stacked against our X-people.
Ultimate Comics X #3
Jeph Loeb (w), Arthur Adams (a)
The mystery continues and deepens as the world continues to recover and heal from the events of Ultimatum. Who is this new winged-person, friend or foe? Only one way to find out true believer – Excelsior!
Batman RIP TP
Grant Morrison (w), Tony Daniel, Sandu Florea (a)
Collects Batman #676-683. This is it, the story that ends Bruce Wayne.
Chew TP Volume 2 International Flavor
John Layman (w), Rob Guillory (a)
How’s the olds saying go, you are what you eat? Well wait until you see what Agent Chu eats next, and where that takes him.
Hulk TP Volume 4 Hulk vs X-Force
Collects Hulk #14-18. It’s a Code Red as one person might know the identity of the Red Hulk and X-Force is protecting that individual. Smells like a recipe for fun!
Thor by J. Michael Straczynski TP Volume 3
J. Michael Straczynski (w), Marko Djurdjevic (a)
Includes Thor #601-603 and Thor Giants-Size Finale. This collection is Straczynski’s finale on Thor, and what a send off as Loki’s twisted plans are finally revealed with a team-up with Latervia’s own crazed-monarch (drum roll please), one Victor Von Doom!
New This Week 6.16.10
This day in history: 1858 – Abraham Lincoln delivers his House Divided speech in Springfield, Illinois. For this week in comics…hit the jump
A Character To Learn More About
It’s Wizard World Weekend here in Philly. Don’t everyone get all excited all at once… Let’s help you cheer up after you didn’t get Patrick Stewart’s autograph ’cause you didn’t have an extra $100 in your pocket to drop on a knight…
God Somewhere examines psychology of power
It’s Friday innernette! Wait where’s Brian?
I hope this little list of links helps make your Friday just a little bit more bearable this week. Remember the weekend is almost here…and if you are in Philly that also means Wizard World.
Off the Page
New Direction for Thor Beginning with issue #615 (September) a new creative team will be taking the reigns of the God of Thunder – Matt Fraction (X-Men) and Pasqual Ferry.
Fantastic Three? Jonathan Hickman’s run on Fantastic Four continues and this September he will welcome a new artist – Steve Epting (Captain America) as well as a new arc. A six-issue story, this tale of high adventure will mark a tragic end for one of the members of Marvel’s first family.
X-Men #1 Launching in July and replacing X-Men Legacy, X-Men will be brought to you by the team of Victor Gischler and Paco Medina (New X-Men). First arc promises to alter the fabric of the Marvel U.
Ahnald Because you have been clamoring for it (and you know who you are), Dynamite Entertainment will be publishing comics based on the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger film Total Recall.
