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Acts of Vengeance Omnibus

Marvel has been collecting a lot of classic stories, tales that were begging to appear in collected form. Prose that has long been out-of-print and relegated to hidden depths of back issue bins. What better story for the collected form, nay, the over-size collected omnibus than Marvel’s Acts of Vengeance from the 1990s. Collects over 32 single issues including Avengers, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Amazing Spider-Man and a lone issue of Cloak & Dagger (worth the price of the book alone).

Batman and Robin #20

Peter Tomasi (w) Patrick Gleason, Mark Irwin (a)

New story! Great time to jump on the bandwagon that is Batman and Robin. Part one of three in “Dark Knight, White Knight.” Bruce Wayne is back and Gotham is in trouble (as usual). Dick and Damian are on the case as we may ben encountering the oddest Bat-villain of all time – the White Knight. But he wants only happiness for Gotham, of course it’s his version of heaven, but heaven nonetheless.

Cinderella Fables are Forever #1 (of 6)

Chris Roberson (w) Shawn McManus (a)

Following up their awesome first stand-alone Cinderella tale, From Fabletown With Love, Roberson and McManus are back with our favorite Fable that is a spy, Cinderella. This one has murder, ghosts and nemesis as Cinderella must find out who is knocking off mystics from the Farm. Problem it is, it may be the one person who ever really almost defeated her. But they are dead! Cue dun-dun-dun music.

Cover Girls of the DCU Poison Ivy Statue

Adam Hughes (design) Jack Mathews (sculptor)

Next in the popular line of DCU Cover Girls statues it’s Poison Ivy, based on a design by

Adam Hughes. A great companion to the previously-released Harley Quinn statue. Thisis hand-painted, cast in porcelain and measures about 9.75 x 4.25 x 4.25. Comes with a nifty certificate of authenticity. Brave New Worlds also has previous releases in stock, including Power Girl, Black Canary, Wonder Woman and Catwoman.

DC Heroes Wave 16 Bane AF Set

The next in DC’s popular build-a-figure set, wave 16 of their Mattel action figures includes Azrael-Batman, Creeper, Classic Robin (with vintage and modern noggin’s), Jonah Hex, Mercury, Riddler, Black Deco Batman, Deathstroke andthe clown prince – the Joker!

Dr. Horrible Captain Hammer Logo T-Shirt

Now you to can look just like everyone’s favorite (clueless) hero from Joss Whedon’s Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along-Blog, Captain Hammer. This is the actual t-shirt Nathan Fillon wears (well not the actual t-shirt). But once you don this t-shirt you of course will become awesome and encouraged to break out in song wherever you are, at anytime.Remember, “everyone’s a hero in their own way.” Sizes range from medium to double-x.

Flash #9

Geoff Johns (w) Francis Manapul (a)

After a two-issue villain spotlight, Barry Allen’s new story continues as Flashpoint begins here. It’s the debut of the newest fast dude to emerge orrun out of the Speedforce, Hot Pursuit, and he is charged with just one mission, no breaking the speed limit – of the speedforce. Guess who he has in his sights first? Did you guess? C’mon, this is an easy one. Now you are just frustrating me.

Flash Dastardly Death of the Rogues HC

Geoff Johns (w) Francis Manapul (a)

It’s the first brand-new non-return Barry Allen story in decades! (How’s that for aselling point). Barry Allen has not been around for awhile so of course now that he is back he is accused of MURDER! Dude, he works fast. Then again, they don’t call him The Flash for anything. Collects The Flash #1-6 and The Flash Secret Files 2010.

Incredible Hulks #622

Greg Pak (w) Paul Pelletier (a)

Have you checked out the Hulk lately? Well, there is a lot of crazy stuff going on, like multiple multi-colored Hulks and She-Hulks. This one is the “shocking” climax of God Smash. Scotty would not be happy as the Hulk attempts to break the fundamental law of (God) physics.

Shadowland Premiere HC

Andy Diggle (w) Billy Tan (a)

This is it, the end of Matt Murdoch’s story as Daredevil. Murdoch takes his obsession as Hell’s Kitchen protector to a new level as he uses his positions as the new head of the Hand to brutally watchguard it’s citizens. Some of Marvel’s local heroes are taking exception with a bunch of Hand ninjas running around the five boroughs so they decide to step up (as heroes are apt to do). The rest is history, and this story.

Ultimate Avengers vs New Ultimates #1 (of 6)

Mark Millar (w) Leinel Yu (a)

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #153

Brian Michael Bendis (w) Sara Pichelli, David Lafuente (a)

The Death of Spider-Man begins here. Ultimate Spider-Man 153 features a prologue tale as the first issue of Avengers vs Avengers starts the story for real.

Wolverine #1000

Various writers and artists

In the same vein as Deadpool #1000 and Wolverine #900, a collection of the bub who is the best at what he does is here. Tales include his inner devil being released in The Last Ride of the Devils while we also catch a tale from the Mojoverse and WWII.

Wolverine #5.1

Jason Aaron (w)

In case you did not get enough of your Wolverine fix, prepare yourself for a new jumping on point in the Wolverine story. Logan’s new girlfriend (when did this happen?) decides to invite his mutant and hero pals to a surprise party. Something tells me Wolverine is not big on surprises, but good for him finding a new lady after all these years. Guess he is finally over Mariko. Anyway, of course this being a surprise party with X-Men and Avengers, something ominous is about to happen. Like I said, great jumping on point. For current readers of Wolverine, this one will set up Wolverine’s story for the rest of 2011.

February 3, 1959 a plane carrying musicians Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the BigBopper crashed in a snowy field. All three perished. The impact on the music iducstry was huge, it would be like a plane going down today with Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake and Kings of Leon. Click here for more.

Buddy Holly “Peggy Sue”

Richie Valens “La Bamba”

And Lou Diamond Phillips channeling his Valens and La Bamba

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner (don’t forget guys) let’s check out the comics coming out Wednesday Feb 9th 2011…

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Some of you may know that it’s First Friday. Some of you could care less cause there’s new Magic cards out today. If you are the latter you’re a magician.

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Crossover to End All Crossovers Marvel and DC Comics have churned out some truly memorable (Uncanny X-Men/Teen Titans anyone?) crossover events. And from time-to-time Dc would even do so with it’s own Wildstorm. And IDW is joining it’s license titles together against the ever-growing zombie threat of the world in Infestation. But no one could have ever predicated the next big crossover event when Danger Girl meets Army of Darkness. Chin meet Chin. That’s right Abbey Chase is teaming up with Ash as Dynamite and IDW join forces to give fans something they never knew they wanted.

Doc Jones Keeping up with the Joneses might never be so difficult, but it should be fun as DC Comics is handing over the writing duties to J.G. Jones with issue #13. This is not the first time DC is letting an artist try their hand at writing and it should be interesting to see what Jones does with the book. Doc Savage #13 will be drawn by Qing Ping Miu.

Let’s Get Ready to Rumble! That’s right, the historic issue #900 of Action Comics is approaching (scheduled to ship in April) and Superman is going to return. Of course, this title will not be big enough for BOTH Lex Luthor and Superman, so something is going to have to give. Of course they decide to settle this dispute like gentlemen, and FIGHT! Oh yeah.

Things Are About to Change If you are a fan of G.I. Joe, you really need to pick up issue #12 of G.I. Joe Cobra last week. Someone dies and everything that we thought we knew is about to change. Characters die in comics all the time, but this one has a huge impact on the Joe Universe. Check it out!

Archie #617

Alex Simmons (w) Dan Parent (a)

Part two of “Campaign Pains,” President Obama and Sarah Palin arrive in Riverdale as Archie and Reggie have made a mess of things claiming that they have the support of one the town’s guests. This being Archie, of course hilarity ensues and then the Secret Service gets involved. My sources tell me a trip to Guatanamo Bay might be the our pals’ future.

Batman The Return of Bruce Wayne Deluxe Hardcover

Grant Morrison (w) Various (a)

Collecting the six-issue mini-series that saw the return of said title, Grant Morrison puts the finishing touches on his Final Crisis epic and introduces us to a new chapter in the Caped Crusader. But first he needs to get back and that is where the fun begins as Bruce jumps though time. If you thought Johnny Depp was cool, then wait until you meet Swashbuckling Bruce Wayne.

Brightest Day #19

Geoff Johns, Peter Tomasi (w) Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Adrian Syaf, Scott Clark, Joe Prado (a)

Calling all Aquaman fans! Our favorite fish guy is about to go to war, “Aquawar” as Brightest Day sets to wind down to it’s shocking conclusion (really? do you think we will really be shocked? does anything shock us anymore?). Anyway, Aqauman calls in all his fish buddies, including the Morton Fishsticks guy because you can never have enough people to battle the Black Manta – natch!

Daytripper TP

Gabriel Ba (w) Fabio Moon (a)

The Brazilian twins are at it again with what just might be their masterpiece, until their next new book. What are the most important days of your life? That is the answer the brothers search for during select moments of Oliva Domingos life. One thing is for certain, the journey is just beginning for all of us. And as an added bonus, this one is going to be the Willow Grove February Book Discussion title (February 26).

DC Universe Online Legends #1

Tony Bedard, Marv Wolfman (a) Harold Porter, Livesay, Adriana Melo, Norman Lee (a)

You’ve drooled over the trailer. You’ve played the game. Now read the comic. The highly-anticipated MMO is now a 26-biweekly series as Luthor’s obsession of destroying Superman reaches its height as a handshake deal with Brainac seals the all of humanity’s fate. Exciting, isn’t it?

Deadpool and Cable #26

Duane Swierczynski (w) Leo Fernandez (a)

Just because Cable is dead doesn’t mean this team-up can’t happen. Deadpool is left devastated after his good buddy’s passing and he decides to honor his life the only way Wade Wilson can – starting a Cable museum, amusement park, TV show and whatever else that crazy dude can think of. It’s our buddy Swierczynski at the helm so you know this one is going to be a good time.

Invincible #77

Robert Kirkman (w) Ryan Ottley, FCO Plascencia (a)

This is it, the final stand. The Viltrumite War has raged on and on and on. I think this think is lasting longer than the Dominion War in Deep Space Nine, longer than War & Peace. You get my drift, it’s been a long one. Of course the fate of all life is at stake, once again. Where’s a vampire slayer when the apocalypse is on our doorstep again? Anyway, think Invincible loses?

Invincible Iron Man 500.1

Matt Fraction (w) Salvador Larroca (a)

Here it is, Marvel’s first point one issue. The perfect jumping on point for new fans and readers. This issue is a must for all as Tony Stark takes his first step into the future. Isn’t he technically doing that each time he takes a step, because the step is in the future and then the present and finally the past. I really hate teaching quantum mechanics to newbies. Anyway, this one is going to set up the most-action packed story ever in the history of the Shellhead, EVER! A great jumping on point (pun intended).

Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #1

Paul Levitz (w) Keith Giffen (w/a) John Dell (a)

The reunion we have all waited for, more than the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Bill and Monica. Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen reunite for their first all-new Legion tale in 20 years. And this one will be a doozy as we meet the all-new, all-deadly Emerald Empress. Let the hyperbole fly as one Legionnaire’s life will no longer be the same Yo.

Secret Six #30

Gail Simone (w) J. Calafiore (a)

This issue sees the end of one of the Sixer’s career. The question of course is who, and then how? This is the team that took on Lex Luthor last month, and now must face the Doom Patrol. Please don’t tell me someone gets taken out by a Doom Patrol member. Please. Taken out might be the wrong choice of words of course. If you have yet to check out what Simone has been doing, now is a good as time as any to start.

Superman 80-Page Giant 2011 #1

Various (w) Various (a)

Are you a fan of Superman but afraid of picking up the monthly because of all the continuity? Well fear not fan of the man in blue, have we got the book for you this week as we get seven fresh and exciting new tales spotlight Superman and his amazing friends by some of the industry’s up-and-coming talent. This one has vampires, clones and of course a little Bizarro!

Superman War of the Supermen HC

James Robinson, Sterling Gates (w) Eddy Barrows, Aaron Lopresti, More (a)

Think of North vs South except with Kryptonians and Lois Lane’s Dad. Intrigued? Well this is the final New Krypton story that changes everything for a certain big blue boy scout. Also, this is why Superman is on his walkabout. Collects Superman War of the Supermen #0-4 and material from Superman #700.

Ultimate Comics New Ultimates #5 (of 5)

Jeph Loeb (w) Frank Cho (a)

The final chapter is here (and it’s about time), but Loeb and Cho have yet to disappoint as Thor is back, but he is mad. The question is, is it an angry kind of mad or crazy kind of mad? Good question isn’t it? One thing is for sure, we should at least learn just what Loki is trying to accomplish.

Here’s the list of comics and comics related things coming to both Brave New Worlds locations on Wednesday Feb 2nd 2011!

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Age of Alpha #1

Mike Carey (w) Too Many to List Here (a)

Spam! What is it good for? Oops, sorry about that. I meant to write War, what is it good for? Well for mutantkind it could be good fro everything as this one is being billed as their final conflict! Age of Alpha presents a world where the X-men never existed but the fate of their entire species rest on the shoulders of a few remaining muties. The question is, what are they willing to do to ensure victory. I mean, we are talking war which is usually winner takes all, so …

Avengers #9

Brian Michael Bendis (w) John Romita Jr. (a)

Talk about having fun in one comic. In their first arc, Bendis and Romita Jr brought back Kang and the Next Avengers (from the animated dvd – see below), this time it’s the Hood on a quest for the infinity gauntlet while the Red Hulk helps out our heroes. Fun, fun, fun. Too much fun for any of us to have one our own. In fact, after reading you should share this one with a friend.

Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis Premiere Hardcover Volume 1

Brian Michael Bendis (w) John Romita Jr (a)

Read above for the details, collects Avengers #1-6.

Avengers Academy Premiere Hardcover Permanent Record

Christos Gage (w) Mike McKone (a)

This is the team that has been handpicked to be the next era of heroes. Problem is, it was not actually the Avengers and friends who selected them, but crazy Norman Osborn when he was running his own Avengers squad. So why does Hank Pym want to keep these future heroes (crazies) around? Well now that’s why you need to pick up this hardcover collecting Avengers Academy #1-6 and parts of Enter the Heroic Age.

Detective Comics #873

Scott Snyder (w) Jock (a)

Have you checked this one out yet since Snyder and Jock took over three issues ago? Well what are you waiting for? This is good stuff yo. This issues concludes the first arc by the dynamic duo. And if you like the scribblings of Snyder, check out American Vampire this week – he’s got the goods.

Fantastic Four #587

Jonathan Hickman (w) Steve Epting (a)

You can actually jump the gun on this one as it will be available on Tuesday, January 25. One of the original members of the Fantastic Four will not survive this issue – dum, dum, dum (cue also music). My money is on Johnny, literally as I have placed a friendly wager with one of our regular customers who thinks they know – they don’t know. Trust me, it’s Johnny. Anyway, if you have not been reading Fantastic Four since Hickman took over, you do not know what you are missing – pick up this issue, and stay for his saga.

Green Arrow #8

J.T. Krul (w) Diogenes Neves, Vicente Cifuentes (a)

Is this book really ready for two arrow characters? I mean, c’mon, Ollie could not even share a title with Dinah, what makes us think he is ready to take on the “Black Arrow?” I’m just asking.

Infestation #1

Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning (w) David Messina (a)

We might not have the droids you are looking for, but we do have the IDW crossover event you want, nay demanded as the zombies are coming, the zombies are coming (picture a zombied Paul Revere). That’s right, the zombies are crossing dimensions and licenses to take on G.I. Joe, the Transformers and some dudes from the Federation (Kirk, Spock, McCoy). Hide your women, in case they might get eaten – zombies and all.

New York Five #1 (of 4)

Brian Wood (w) Ryan Kelly (a)

The follow-up to the four, but who is the new fifth? Well that’s why you have to check this book out. This one gets in touch with real life, superheroes not so much as Wood examines how exciting college life can be in the big city. Of course there will be complications, we are talking about college girls here.

Shazam #1

Eric Wallace (w) Cliff Richards (a)

Blaze is trying to make a name for himself, and how better to do that than to tempt the powerless Billy and Mary Batson (no, leave them alone, they didn’t do anything to you). So enter one Freddie Freeman to save them. It’s all this special one-shot of DC’s Captain Marvel.

Star Wars Darth Vader and Lost Command #1 (of 5)

Haden Blackman (w) Rick Leonardi, Dan Green (a)

Do you like Star Wars? Who are we kidding, you like comics, of course you like Star Wars. So the real question is why have you not been checking out Dark Horse’s official comics? If you are looking for some original trilogy fix, we got it right here in this mini-series as Vader goes off to find the some of Governor Tarkin. Exciting, possibilities there are.

Teen Titans #91

J.T, Krul (a) Nicola Scott (a)

Don’t Robin and Ravager make a cute couple? Well she sure thinks so, Robin not so much. Anyway, these two possible lovebirds have to face off against some evil dudes by themselves as no one seems to know where the rest of the Titans are. Raven’s around, but doing her own thing.

X-Men #7

Victor Gischler (a) Chris Bachalo (a)

Protect and Serve starts here. Not there, or over where, but HERE! And no further. Anyway, Spidey shows up for Gischler’s second arc at the helm of our favorite mutants who just survived the vampire civil war. Turns out the X-Men are heading back to New York (didn’t they just leave?) to do this hero thing. Maybe Gischler did not get the memo?

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