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.
You can visit Brave New Worlds in one of 2 locations:
Willow Grove - 433 West Moreland Road Willow Grove, Pa. (215.657.8838)
Hours - Sunday 11-6, Monday-Friday 11-9, Saturday 11-7
Philadelphia - 55 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia, Pa. (215.925.6525)
Hours - Sunday 11-6, Monday-Saturday 11-8
Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Spotlight …
Pop Quiz Hotshot, spaceship falls from the sky and a little kid emerges, what do you do? What do you do? Well, buy that issue obviously. Jump for all the details on this week’s releases.
Avengers #2
Brian Michael Bendis (w), John Romita Jr. (p)
Time travel stories are always fun, add Kang and a brand-new Avengers squad and a good time is ensured for all.
Batman Return of Bruce Wayne #3
Grant Morrison (w), Yanick Paquette (a)
It’s time for a visit to the high seas as Bruce Wayne wears an eye patch (only kidding, I think) as this mini-series hits the halfway point.
Green Arrow #1
J.T. Krul (w), Diogenes Neves (a)
New era begins in the life of the Emerald Archer as Star City becomes his Sherwood Forest, literally, after the events of Brightest Day #1.
Hulk #23
Jeph Loeb (w), Various (a)
This is it, the origin of the Red Hulk!
Superman #700
Michael Straczynski, James Robinson, Dan Jurgens (w); Eddy Barrows, Bernard Chang, Dan Jurgens, J.P. Wayer (a)
Milestone time for the Man of Steel with three new stories including a preview of Straczynski’s upcoming run.
X-Men Legacy #237
Mike Carey (w), Adi Granov, Greg Land, Jay Leisten (a)
Chapter 12. All things considered, I’d rather be in Philadelphia. X-Force continues its vacation in the future while things in the present ain’t looking to good.
Batman Arkham Asylum Madness HC
Sam Keith (w&a)
A day in the life of Gotham’s crazy town, better known as Arkham Asylum in a new original graphic novel story.
Cover Run The DC Comics Art of Adam Hughes HC
Adam Hughes (w&a)
Collecting the best overs from Eisner Award winner Hughes, including Catwoman, Wonder Woman and commentary with preliminary materials and more.
Daredevil by Bendis & Maleev TP Ultimate Collection Book 1
Brian Michael Bendis, David Mack (w); Alex Maleev(a)
Bendis’ run set the new standard for all future Daredevil tales. Collecting Daredevil #16-19 and #26-40.
Fables Portfolio Set
James Jean (a)
Twelve 8×10 prints of some of Jean’s best Fables’ covers. Enjoy! This is sure to sell out fast.
Jack of Fables TP Volume 7 New Adventures of Jack & Jack
Bill Willingham, Matthew Sturges, Chris Roberson (w); Various (a)
Collecting Jack of Fables #36-40. Two Jacks for the price of one. Jack of Fables and Jack Frost. Need we say more?
New This Week: 6.23.10
On this date in 1683 – William Penn signs friendship treaty with Lenni Lenape Indians in Pennsylvania. Way to go Billy Penn! Hit the jump to see what books are out this week
A Character To Learn More About
This weeks character has been playing a pretty major role in the latest X-Event, Second Coming, and also has the same name as the man directing the soon to be hit film Predators! Hit the jump to see who I mean…
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…
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…
