Grant and Darkseid

RESPECT! and SEQUART FILMS are teaming up with your favorite comic shops, :: cough :: Brave New Worlds, for a SPECIAL/THE ONLY showing of their upcoming Grant Morrison documentary in the Philadelphia area, at the JOHNSVILLE CENTRIFUGE and SCIENCE MUSEUM. Not only is this the first documentary on the Scotsman who killed Batman, took drugs in Kathmandu to meet space aliens from the 4th Dimension and brought us such medium shaping series as The Doom Patrol/The Invisibles/All Star Superman…but we will be watching it in a freakin’ CENTRIFUGE!

The showing will be Friday October 15th at 8pm in Warminster PA at the Johnsville Centrifuge and Science Museum. BNWs Old City and Willow Grove will be the only places “in the world”, as Rob wrote on the facebook page today, to get tickets for this Philadelphia premiere! These tickets are only $10 by the way which is an sweet deal! There will be tickets available at the door the night of though, for the slackers that can’t make it to either of our shops beforehand*. Also, for those of you over 21 years of age, there will be an open bar, classy beers and boxed wines of course, from 7-8pm before the showing. This will be a while supplies last kind of thing so arrive early and obviously bring an ID. Children under 17 will not be permitted in the museum without a parent or guardian.

So, what we are saying is, stop by either of our Brave New Worlds locations now and purchase a $10 ticket! If you get one before October 9th you will be GUARANTEED a seat, after that you may have to stand, (as of posting this Old City has tickets and Willow Grove will be getting them within the next day or so…sorry we just were handed these tickets at 4:45pm Wednesday afternoon).

HERE’S THE (TIME) BULLET INFO:

WHO: TRAILERS HERE

This feature-length documentary covers the entire career of legendary comics writer Grant Morrison, focusing on how his work ties to his life, his unique personal experiences, and his intellectual ideas. It also features interviews with many of Morrison’s artistic collaborators over the years.

WHAT: Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods

WHEN: Friday, October 15th at 8pm

WHERE: Johnsonville Centrifuge & Science Museum – 780 Falcon Circle, Warminster, PA 18974

HOW MUCH: $10

WHY: Because it’s about Grant Morrison so it’s obviously going to rule and it’s in a centrifuge

He's making a list and checking it twice! So you'd better be there!

*people buying tickets at the door may have to stand so get to BNW and buy your tickets before the 9th to guarantee a seat!

First off I am going to say i missed the boat for the first two months of Thunderbolts when the new team was put into place. Though once I caught up I will say that this is my new favorite series post siege. Starting in issue # 144 Luke Cake took over the role of leader and super-parole officer for a new team of villains. I have no idea why that man is still a New Avenger (like didnt that guy say he quite that stuff) and seriously this book trumps that book these days. Anyway this new team has a great vibe and should not be missed.

The next book is Action Comics starting with issue #890. Seriously this book has Lex Luthor as the main character. While Superman is off walking across the country Lex is back in Metropolis being Bad Ass. He’s got a robo-Lois, dealt with an ancestor of Mr. Mind, and Deathstroke the terminator has been around too…c’mon you know you wanna read this!!!

Lastly I bring up one of my favorite series. A series that I feel like only me and a handful of friends read. Now I know it hasn’t been coming out all that much recently [like a year between issue #27 and #28] but this book rules. Fear Agent is seriously a book that needs to be read by everyone. The guy flies through space in a talking ship, drinks tons of whiskey, committed accidental genocide against an alien race and has died and been cloned. Seriously read this book! He fights aliens and wears a Texas belt buckle. And this is Heath’s final rodeo since the series will be ending after this arc!

And there ya have it folks. Three series that I think more people should be reading.

More Ass Kicking

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More Legacy Action Fans of Star Wars Legacy who were disappointed with the end of the series run with issue #50 last month, have no fear, a six-issue mini-series is in the works from Dark Horse by series writer John Ostrander titled Star Wars Legacy – War.

What If Superman came of age today? That’s the basis behind J. Michael Straczynski’s brand-new graphic novel Superman Earth One on sale next month with art by Shane Davis.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Oz #1-3

Before There Was Season Eight There was Dark Horse’s original Buffy the Vampire Slayer run, which ran concurrently with the series. Not officially canon, it gave ravenous fans of the show more adventures with the Scoobies.

Buddha Experience Oz left, then returned, and then left again. Here’s that story. Of course the story has changed since Joss Whedon decided to continue his story in the comics, but for awhile this is all we had for more Oz, and who does not want more Oz. This story takes place after Oz left the first time during season four, and really fits in nicely with everything we know.

Oz, Not Oz Being front and center, Oz needs to carry the story for the reader which he does with dialogue, unfortunately less was always more with Oz so it seems a little weird for him to be speaking as much as he does.

Travel With Oz, See the World Before his Tibet adventure begins, Oz gets to dust a vamp (‘natch), who was just coincidentally attempting to eat his ride to Tibet. And he gets a travel companion, because the best stories are the buddy ones.

Cue Music Oz is on a journey to find an answer to sure his of his curse, sort of like a werewolf version of Bruce Banner forever destined to walk the Earth alone, except with wittier things to say.

Is It Canon? There are a couple of references made in the story that were also in the show when Oz returned during season five. Hmmm?

Where You Can Get This Issue? Sadly, the single issue is out print, this story is more than a few years old. If you can’t find the back issue, try the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus Volume 5 by Dark Horse, available at both Brave New Worlds locations.

Amazing Spider-Man #641/642

Joe Quesada (w 641), Mark Waid (w 642), Joe Quesada, Paolo Rivera (641 a), Paul Azaceta (a 642)

Supposedly Issue 641 is the one that reveals all. Yeah, I’ll believe it when I read them too. Meanwhile issue 642 welcomes Waid into the fold with a five-part odyssey titled “Origin of the Species.” Storming Norman’s baby is born, you know that can’t be good.

Batgirl #14

Bryan Q. Miller (w), Lee Garbett, Trevor Scott (a)

It’s time for a look at one of DC’s unsung titles, Batgirl. This month she teams up with Supergirl and takes on Dracula! Take that Marvel!

Batman #703

Peter Milligan (w), Tony Daniel (a)

Celebrating Batman’s legacy. Do you really need to know anything more, I mean C’MON it’s Batman!

Billy the Kid Old Time Oddities and Ghastly Fiend of London #1

Eric Powell (w), Eric Powell, Kyle Hotz (a)

The mastermind behind the Goon! is at it again, this time taking on Billy the Kid, and his bizarre Old Timey Oddities and Ghastly Fiend of London.

Daken Dark Wolverine #1

Marjorie Liu, Daniel Way (w), Giuseppe Camuncoli, Onofrio Catacchio (a)

Daken gets his own book, again, but this time it’s actually HIS book, not a hand-me down title from his Dad. You know how kids are.

Daytripper #10

Gabriel Ba, Fabio Moon (w, a)
This is it, the final issue of Daytripper and I for one can only imagine what kind of trip we will be taking this issue with Bras.

Invaders Now #1

WWII’s greatest heroes are back, and this time they are chilling in the modern heroic age. The question is why?

X-Men #3

Victor Gischler (w), Paco Medina (a)

This is why you do not mess with Jubilee, ever!

Invincible Iron Man Premiere Hardcover Volume 5 Resilient Book 1

Matt Fraction (w), Salvador Larocca (a)

It’s time for some Detroit Steel! Don’t know what that is, well then my friend, this book was made with you in mind; collecting Invincible Iron Man #25-28.

Justice League of America Team History HC

James Robinson (w), Mark Bagley, Rob Hunter (a)

Collects Justice League of American #38-43, the first volume of Robinson and Bagley’s run. It’s a new roster and a new JLA but with the Blackest Night, will they last to see the Brightest Day?

Siege Dark Avengers HC

Brian Michael Bendis (w), Chris Bachalo, Mike Deodato (a)

Things hit the fan if you are a Dark Avenger in this collection as Norman’s plan to take out Asgard does not go so well. Collects Dark Avengers #13-16 and Dark Avengers Annual.

Wolverine Old Man Logan TP

Mark Millar (w), Steve McNiven (a)

Finally, it’s here, Wolverine Old Man Logan in softcover. For those of you holding out to read this story without the pressure of a hardback, now is your chance to pick up the story that fast forwards to a miserable future (why is only the future nice in Star Trek?). Collects Wolverine #66-72 and Wolverine Giant-Size Old Man Logan.

COMICS AND MAGAZINES

1 for dollar buffy the slayer
28 days later #14
5 days to die #2 (of 5)
adventure comics #518
amazing spider-man #641
amazing spider-man #642
american vampire #6
anita blake circus of damned charmer #4 (of 5)
archie & friends #147
archie digest #267
batgirl #14
batman #703
batman and robin #14
batman odyssey #3 (of 13)
billy the kid ghastly fiend london #1
booster gold #36
bprd hell on earth new world #2 (of 5)
broken trinity pandoras box #3 (of 6)
calling cthulhu chronicles #3
classic red sonja remastered #4
comic book guy the comic book #3 (of 5)
daken dark wolverine #1
daredevil #510
darkness #86
dawn not to touch earth (one shot)
daytripper #10 (of 10)
deadpool corps #6
doc savage #6
doctor solar man of atom #2
doctor who ongoing #15
doom patrol #14
dragon age #4
farscape scorpius #5
fear agent #29 out of step (pt 2 of 6)
femforce #153
gi joe #22
glamourpuss #15
greek street #15
green hornet golden age remastered #2
green hornet strikes #3
green hornet year one #5
green lantern #57
heroic age one month to live #2 (of 5)
hobby japan aug 2010
incredibles #13
invaders now #1 (of 5)
invincible iron man #30
irredeemable #17
james pattersons murder of king tut #4
john moore presents dead soldier #1 (of 4)
justice league generation lost #9
kill shakespeare #5
last unicorn #3
life with archie married life #2
looney tunes #190
mighty crusaders #3 (of 6)
nemesis #2 2nd ptg mcniven var
new avengers #4
pat lee widow warriors #2
punisher max hot rods of death #1
ratchet and clank #1 (of 6)
red robin #16
red sonja #51
rue morgue magazine #104
scooby doo where are you #1
shadowhawk #4
shadowland blood on streets #2 (of 4)
shrek #1 (of 4)
sixth gun #4
sonic universe #20
spawn #199
star trek captains log pike #1
stargate daniel jackson #2
starstruck #13 (of 13)
thanos imperative #4 (of 6)
thor #614
thor mighty avenger #4
toy story #6
transformers drift #1 (of 4)
ultimate comics avengers 3 #2 (of 6)
uncle scrooge #395
vampire pa #2 (of 3)
weird war tales #1
welcome to tranquility one foot grave #3 (of 6)
x-force sex and violence #3 (of 3)
x-men #3
x-men forever 2 #7

TRADE PAPERBACKS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, HARDCOVERS AND MANGA

baltimore steadfast tin soldier & vampire hc
bleach tp vol 32
cuba my revolution hc
doctor who pocket essential 4th ed
dr horrible tp
drinking at the movies sc
gantz tp vol 12
gi joe operation hiss tp vol 01
incredible hercules tp assault on new olympus
invincible iron man prem hc vol 05 resilient bk 01
justice league of america team history hc
legend of zelda gn vol 10 (of 10)
louis riel a comic strip biography tp (new ptg)
lucky in love a poor mans history hc
mega man megamix gn vol 02 (of 3)
mega man zx gn vol 02 (of 2)
new mutants tp vol 02 necrosha
oz wonderful wizard of oz tp gn
pride and prejudice gn tp
red robin collision tp
runaways live fast tp
siege dark avengers prem hc
simon & kirby superheroes hc
spider-man fever tp
super hero squad tp squad up digest
superman new krypton tp vol 02
supernatural beginnings end tp
transformers best of megatron tp
wild kingdom hc
wolverine old man logan tp
zombies vs robots aventure hc

TOYS

marvel masterworks galactus 19-in af

ODDS AND ENDS

arcade mini-bust
classic marvel fig coll mag special ronan
dc superhero fig coll mag #61 adam strange
dc superhero fig coll mag #62 red arrow
ffxiii ost 4 cd box set
fritz the cat hi kids blk t/s xl
iron man war machine armor statue
marvel heroes 4pc pub glass set
umbrella academy pocket watch & statue set
walking dead 2011 calendar
warriors three mini-bust 3-pack

Stop by either BNW location from 12 noon to 4pm (just sneak away from the BBQ…heck bring some BBQ with you and share the wealth) and save 20% off your purchase. Were you thinking about starting to read the Walking Dead? Now’s the time! Were you still wondering if you could justify picking up that Constrictor bust…maybe this can help. Or how about a Sonic Screwdriver for that certain Doctor in you life? We’ll have all that and more all on sale Monday. See ya then!

Optimus Rob is excited for the sale!

]]> http://bravenewworldscomics.com/2010/09/save-20-labor-day-sale/feed/ 0 http://bravenewworldscomics.com/2010/09/what-i-liked-this-week-27/ http://bravenewworldscomics.com/2010/09/what-i-liked-this-week-27/#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:52:58 +0000 Rich http://bravenewworldscomics.com/?p=4604 1 Month 2 Live #1 Rick Remender (w), Andrea Mutti (a)

Where Did All The Heroes Go? When you first open Marvel’s new weekly mini-series (which last just five issues) you might notice how normal the story is, with nothing super going on. Well, that aspect is coming, but it’s not really about that. It’s about Dennis, and his life and decisions.

No Good Deed Not only is his effort to be a good samaritan in the face of being a corporate stooge rewarded with an ass kicking that rivals any of of Kick Ass’ beat downs, Dennis also gets some really bad news after he is rescued by none other than a member of the Fantastic Four.

WWYD? That’s right, after reading about Dennis’ exploits, what would you do if you found yourself in his shoes?

The Big Bad Of course there has to be an antagonist for our “hero” to battle, and the reveal at the end of issue one gives us one of Spidey’s new rogue’s gallery.

Verdict I liked it. Definitely different and fresh and interested to see where the story goes. The real fascinating part about this mini-series is that there will be a different writer and artist on each issuing, which will definitely change the tone of each one. Stay tuned.

Scarlet #2 Brian Michael Bendis (w), Alex Maleev (a)

Talk About Fresh I know a lot of people are comparing this series to Bendis’ Alias run, however since I never read that run, Scarlet is something I have yet to experience in my comic reading, and I like it!

Story Deepens Like any good writer, Bendis hooks you in issue one and explains a couple of things, while building more background and holes to go down, while also giving you some “bang” for your buck in issue two – literally.

Emotions Mariah Carey once sang about them (yes, I am showing my age) but I have to admit to running through a crazy amount of emotions as I read issue two. I can’t wait until the next issue.

Best Recommendation Should you read Scarlett? Well yes, the greatest form of compliment I can pay this book is that by the time I reach the end, I had wished it did not end.

Avengers The Children’s Crusade #2 Allan Heinberg (w), Jim Cheung, Mark Morales (a)

Last Time on Avengers Children’s Crusade … Magneto just found out that he might have grandkids that look a lot like his two children, Wanda and Pietro. Of course, Wanda has been “missing” since the end of House of M. What’s a reformed mutant-terrorist to do?

Jump Right In Issue two picks right up where we left off, with Magneto battling some of the Avengers (including Cap in his regular uniform) with the Young Avengers in the middle. I like how Heinberg writes this fight, with the Avengers making a decision not to hold back but obviously not ready for the consequences of those actions.

Fun Approach Too many mini-series lately have seemed like a slow build with one or two things happening to keep you hooked (Siege being an exception due to its length) but at nine-issues long, the fireworks have went off already in both issues. Love the break-neck pace at which Heinber and Cheung are telling this story.

Hooked! I did not want to be, I really did try to fight in, but I am caught in the web of what this book could be, and I am really curious to see if we do find the Scarlet Witch again and what here return could mean for everything. The Siege saw the extermination of one really unstable hero, what are our heroes prepared to do with Wanda?

I can barely believe that it has, in fact, been three years since we officially opened our doors for business in Old City…so much has changed since that fateful first day. Upstairs neighbors and come and gone. Construction has blocked our storefront for longer than it ever should. Good friends/customers have moved to NYC and other cities far from us (but still come back to visit!). We’ve gone through maybe three Inflatable Hulks. The Battle for the Planet of the Apes still rages on. Scott Pilgrim and Planetary both saw their series come to a conclusion…and we’ve met so many awesome people, artists and comic creators. Here’s to THREE MORE YEARS!

]]> http://bravenewworldscomics.com/2010/09/3-years-of-old-city/feed/ 1 http://bravenewworldscomics.com/2010/09/the-walking-dead/ http://bravenewworldscomics.com/2010/09/the-walking-dead/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:37:04 +0000 BRiAN http://bravenewworldscomics.com/?p=4561 With the television series coming to AMC this October and Volumes 1-12 of the series on our shelves, there’s no better time to get into the Walking Dead then right now!