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It Came From the Backroom….Will Eisner’s The Spirit Weekly Comic

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While excavating our backroom yesterday, we came across these very cool pieces of comic book history–newspaper inserts from the early 1940s of Will Eisner’s The Spirit. These particular inserts came from The Baltimore Sun.

Four of these are in great condition while the fifth one is incomplete. Brainstorm Comics and Gaming will be bringing these five issues (along with other assorted goodies) to the Frederick Comic Con tomorrow, July 21st. If you want to get a closer look at comic book history, stop by our booth.

For those who aren’t familiar with the character and its history (along with their legendary creator), check out the following link.

https://comicvine.gamespot.com/the-spirit/4005-33297/

The SUPER BIG Announcement

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It’s finally a done deal. Brainstorm Comics and Gaming is proud to announce we will be bringing both the comic collecting and the gaming communities of the area the full experience that they deserve. In order to do so, we have signed a lease for a 4,000 square foot location at 25 Maple Avenue in Walkersville, Maryland with a targeted opening day of Wednesday July 31st.

This second location (yes, we are keeping the store at 117 N. Market St in downtown Frederick as well) will address the aspects our customers have been asking for. Yes, we listen to what you are looking for.

So what does this new location give you that you’ve been requesting?

1) PARKING! We know this is one of the bigger complaints about downtown for those who only make the trek there for Brainstorm. For those who would rather not pay for parking or for those who normally don’t go downtown, hopefully this provides a palatable alternative.

And we know we are going to need that ample parking because of reasons two and three.

2) GAMING SPACE! 1400 of the 4000 square feet will be dedicated to tables for gaming. We will have tables available for roleplaying games, Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, board games, Warhammer, and much, much more. Regardless of what your favorite game is, Brainstorm Comics and Gaming will have you covered.

We will be running events on a regular basis. Our goal is to build a vibrant community that fosters friendships and camaraderie. Keep an eye out for more news.

This community starts with YOU!

3) BACK ISSUES GALORE! Over the last few years we have been commended on a regular basis for our back issue selection; however, we can say with full confidence that you ain’t seen nothing yet.

For the last five years, Brainstorm Comics and Gaming has been accumulating collections with our eye on this goal  more than 1000 long boxes of comics will make their way into the store. We have no doubt that this location will become a hub for both longtime and new collectors to either augment or build their collection.

Each week our goal is to add between 5,000 and 10,000 books to the inventory with having 150,000 to 200,000 books in the store at any given time. Obviously getting to that point will take us a few months but trust is when we say the selection will be extensive.

4) A WIDE SELECTION! Much like our downtown location, we plan on presenting an inventory that is guaranteed to please any hobbyist.  Thousands of graphic novels, over 1000 board games, an unmatched Warhammer selection, Pokemon and Magic (yes, including the return of singles). It will take us a few months to meet our full inventory goals, but you will not be disappointed even in the growing stages.

We want to be hobby store that the Frederick area not only wants, but the one it deserves. The 35 years of support has allowed us to grow to this point and we thank every single one of you for that opportunity.

With this growth, we know there will be inevitable questions like…..

Where do I pick up my subscription?

The answer is the store of your choosing. This growth is about giving you more choices and more services.

If you have other questions, let us know.

I know it took a lot longer than what I intended for this larger location (I’ve been talking about it for three years so I’m sure some of you thought I was making it up) but we wanted to ensure we found the right space, not just for us as the owners, but for you as the customers.

Trust me when I say this is just the beginning. We have much more on the horizon.

So whether you’re a longtime tried and true member of the Brainstorm Comics and Gaming family, someone who drifted away for whatever reason or a person who hasn’theard of us previously, you’re going to want to be a part of our future.

Just remember to bring sunglasses and suntan lotion because it’s going to be bright and sunny.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter for more announcements.

It Came From the Backroom…..Forever People #6

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Brainstorm Comics and Gaming, now located at 117 N. Market St in downtown Frederick, Maryland, is digging through our backroom as we prepare to make a big announcement. Our last big announcment was our move to North Market Street; the upcoming announcement is BIGGER!

In the meantime, we are bagging and boarding and sorting through collections we have purchased over the last four and a half years. As we excavate the backroom, we are rediscovering some gems that we had forgotten. An example is this copy of DC Comic’s Forever People #6 from 1972 by the legnedary Jack “King” Kirby.

https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Forever_People_Vol_1_6

If you aren’t familiar with the Jack Kirby’s Fourth World, be sure to check out the link below.  Discover why the contributions to the medium by the man, the myth, the legend is unparalleled.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_World_(comics)

Cool Finds from the Back Room

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Brainstorm Comics and Gaming, now located at 117 N. Market St in downtown Frederick, Maryland, is digging through our backroom as we prepare to make a big announcement. Our last big announcment was our move to North Market Street; the upcoming announcement is BIGGER!

In the meantime, we are bagging and boarding and sorting through collections we have purchased over the last four and a half years. As we excavate the backroom, we are rediscovering some gems that we had forgotten. An example is this copy of Fawcett’s Funny Animals #65 from the heart of the Golden Age of Comics–1949!

The book stars Hoppy the Marvel Bunny, Sherlock Monk, Willie the Worm, Battling Bantam, Billy the Kid and more!

Currently this book is not in the store as it is part of the BIGGER than big announcement that is forthcoming.

Why Aren’t You Reading……?

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Brainstorm Comics and Gaming, in an effort to help you find quality reading material, is doing a series of videos which we call “Why Aren’t You Reading….?”  Our goal is to spotlight books that might have slipped under your radar, but are definitely worth investing the time and money in.  Due to our recent move, I hadn’t posted about our last two videos–Red Hood and the Outlaws and Die.

Thank you for watching the videos.  If you like the videos, please share to let others know about the great books they may be passing up.  Meanwhile, here are the videos I hadn’t posted yet.

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS

Jason Todd is operating in Gotham City and as a result he is operating under the Dark Knight’s rules.  Red Hood is accustomed to working further outside the boundaries of the law than Batman, so can he co-exist with these handcuffs on him?  Find out as the former Robin attempts to bring down Black Mask, adding a few (reluctant) outlaws to his merry band along the way.  Written by Scott Lobdell with art by Dexter Soy, this is a great book for people who love team dynamics with visually appealing art.

DIE

Written by Kieron Gillen with art by the ever impressive Stephanie Hans, this book is an interesting mixture of Jumanji and Stranger Things.  During a 16th birthday party, a group of friends gather to play a special version of Dungeons and Dragons only to literally get sucked into the game.  Two years later, all but one of them return, unwilling to discuss what happened in the intervening years.  Years later, the group gathers again on the same person’s birthday only to be swept back into the game once more.