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I’ve put together a quick list tonight of three titles I don’t think enough people are reading.

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More Ass Kicking For Kick Ass that is as Kick Ass 2 Balls to the Walls is almost here. Creator and writer Mark Millar spoke about the new comic and movie sequel that will follow as well, stating the new story picks up right where we last saw our heroes.

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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 (July-September 2001) Christopher Golden (w), Logan Lubera, Valentine De Landro, Herb Apon, Craig Yeung (a)

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 are a bit late this week due to Labor Day…but fun fact the Sega Dreamcast came out on this date in 1999. Let’s see what comics are coming out on this date in 2010. Hit the jump…

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Looking to SAVE some greenbacks this Labor Day Weekend but still get those comics you’ve been thinking about?! Well fear not loyal Brave New Worlds patron, because it’s time for the Brave New Worlds Labor Day Sale!

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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?

Brave New Worlds OLD CITY turned 3 Years Old today on this super hot new comics day. I just wanted to take a second and say thanks to everyone who has made this little milestone happen.

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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!

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