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Black Widow #6

Duane Swierczynski (w), Manuel Garcia (a)

If you have never read the Black Widow, but always wanted to, this is the issue to start with as our buddy Swierczynski takes over the writing duties this month. First up, seduction, politics and newspaper people – and that’s just on the TV!

Fantastic Four #583

Jonathan Hickman (w), Steve Epting (a)

The seeds Hickman has been planting since his run began two years ago begin to come to a head as the War of the Four Cities has begun. When it’s over, one member of the team will be DEAD! Damn, that’s sort of final. Enjoy the ride.

Thor #615

Matt Fraction (w), Pasqual Ferry (a)

September is the fresh month at Marvel as another new creative team takes over a title as Fraction works his word magic with the God of Thunder. So, it’s a perfect time to jump on as Asgard is about to takes its place in the Golden Realm.

JSA Black Adam and Isis TP

Geoff Johns, Jerry Ordway (w), Dale Eaglesham, Jerry Ordway (a)

Collects Justice Society of America #23-28. It’s Johns’ swan song on the title as the world’s first super team takes on everyone favorite whipping boy – Dr. Light (psych!), Black Adam.

New Avengers Luke Cage TP Town Without Pity

John Arcudi, Antony Johnston (w), Eric Canete, Sean Chen (a)

Philly plays a pivotal role in this mini-series that collects New Avengers: Luke Cage #1-#3 and Daredevil: Cage Match and Hero for Hire #1. Luke Cage comes to town. Do we really need to say anymore?

Ok people, so somehow the list of last weeks comics never went live here on the site and I sincerely apologize. In fact the entire post has disappeared. I assure you this will not happen again. Let’s now get on with the new stuff for this week!

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Good Friday to you all!!! I’m still riding high after seeing Ted Leo and the Pharmacists last night at the Ox warehouse here in Philly…if you didn’t get to that show then shame on you! You cheated yourself out of an amazing amazing rockin’ evening.

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Have No Fear Despite the soon-to-be demise of the Man Without Fear after the events of Shadowland, Marvel has begun advertising Daredevil Reborn for January 2011.

He’s Back We think. Grant Morrison is launching another new Batman title this coming November called Batman, Inc. It’s the next stage of evolution for Bruce Wayne and will be an ongoing series.

Coming in October The Iron Man Titanium one-shot will feature four new standalone tales of the Golden Avenger as the Titanium Man comes out of retirement to take on Iron Man. Plus a Pepper Potts story, a Tony-Maria joint and Stark’s college reunion.

She’s Back Greg Rucka’s critically and fan acclaimed Batwoman is returning this November with a new monthly series simply titled Batwoman, picking up right where his Detective Comics Elegy storyline finished.

For Fans of Kull You know who you are, comes a four-issue Dark Horse mini-series in November – Kull: The Hate Witch by none other than David Lapham.

It’s All Over What happens when the never-ending battle for truth and justice ends, Image Comics Utopian #1 is what, from Marc Guggeheim this November.

Hey It’s Joe Mad Maduriera that is.His Battle Chasers series gets the deluxe edition in November in the Battle Chasers Anthology hardcover. Oversized collection will be $100, autographed and numbered fro $150, reserve yours today from Brave New Worlds.

Get your iPod Touches, Blackberry’s and Droids out and mark down Saturday, October 2 @ 7 p.m. (please note the week change from our usual discussions) for the next Brave New World’s Willow Grove Book Discussion – Gene Luen Yang’s American Born Chinese. Check back for more details.

Birds of Prey #5

Gail Simone (w), Alvin Lee (a)

Another week, another spotlight on a possible title you are missing out on (and yes we mean you). Two of the Birds (is it un-PC to call women birds?) are in Thailand looking for a deal on shoes, and a missing teammate. Plus, Brightest Day continues to rock Hawk and Dove’s world while they try to fit into the team.

Justice Society of America Special

Scott Kolins (w, a)

Kolins pulls double duty with his first original DC tale as Kingdom Comings concludes as both squads are forced back together to deal with some Magog issues. Oh yeah. This will end well.

Thor First Thunder #1 (of 5)

Bryan Glass (w), Tan Eng Huat (a)

Another week, another new Thor mini-series. This one is about the God of Thunder’s first year on Earth.  Five bucks it includes a visit to Taco Bell, just taking a wild guess they don’t have Mexican food in Asgard, mead yes, enchiladas no.

X-23 #1

Marjorie Liu (w), Will Conrad (a)

X-23 strikes out on her own after the disbandment of X-Force. Wolverine has been taken out (really?) and now she must step up to fill his shoes. I am not an expert in the psycho killer department but I don’t see her tiny feet sitting in his stylish yet affordable boots.

Siege Mighty Avengers Premiere Hardcover

Christos Gage, Dan Slott (w), Neil Edwards, Khoi Pham (a)

Loki has been scheming, which means a fun time as he pits the “Dark” Avengers versus Hank Pym’s “Mighty” Avengers. Meanwhile, the rest of the squad is thrust into the battlefield that is Asgard during the “Siege” with no one to lead them. Maybe Jack of Trades will come out of retirement?

If Spider-Man can do whatever a spider can, then what do you think Web of Spider-Man HeroClix can do? If you responded kick butt, then we are on the right wavelength. Both Brave New Worlds locations have plenty of Web of Spider-Man HeroClix booster boxes and bricks available for purchase. So don’t delay, before the Green Goblin snaps them all up.

We at BNW are proud to announce we will be the only place in the Philadelphia area where you can get tickets to a special screening (the only one in the Philly area!) of the Comics Nerd movie of the year almost two years in the making… Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods. Hit the jump to learn more!

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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.

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.