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
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Phase 2
Phase two was all about the paint. The pictures really do not do the colors justice.
Phase 1 – Hulk Smash!
Or better known as the demolition.
The store originally had two walls separating the front from the back.
We had to tear out a functioning kitchen and two walls. One of which was a cruel combination of what seemed every construction resource in the world.
While several members of the group almost got electrocuted the walls came crumbling down.
Phase Zero
Although a few sites were considered throughout the area, this was the one that got the juices flowing. This is the site Brave New Worlds II was meant to be – 45 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia.
This location is right across the street from the Arden Theatre, between Market and Arch. Just a stone’s throw from Penn’s Landing, South Street, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell …
