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Why Aren’t You Reading…..Gideon Falls?

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Why Aren’t You Reading…? is a series of videos where we pick up stories we think you would enjoy and give you our take on why we feel comic fans would feel it’s worth a read.  Some are old, some are new, all are entertaining.

Sorry for not having updated the website as we have been posting the videos on YouTube.  If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to our channel over there so you don’t miss out on Brainstorm Comics and Gaming’s reviews of various stories we think you’d enjoy.

This review is for Gideon Falls.

In this story, we have two interconnecting stories.  If you enjoy conspiracy driven books with a dash of suspense and a hint of terror, this is going to be your type of book.  Secret societies!  A dark and mysterious past!  Murder!  It’s all here.

We follow two characters–a mentally unstable man with a penchant for collecting odds and ends from around the city; in addition to him, we have a priest who is sent to a town who lost their previous minister under mysterious circumstances.  How are they connected?  What is the larger story?  Watch the video below to get more information.

Gideon Falls is written by Jeff Lemire with art by Andrea Sorrentino.

Don’t miss out on this.

Moving More Items Tomorrow

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If you can help between 10 am tomorrow and 6 pm, it would be greatly appreciated as we are moving the remainder of what is left at the old location.  Food and drinks will be provided!  Let us know by either calling 301-360-5843 or emailing us at [email protected]

Of course, if you just show up to help, we aren’t going to turn you away.

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Thank you in advance for helping us with this momentous occasion!

Throwing The Bat-Signal Up!

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We are moving the fixtures and boxes of comics from the old location of 54 E Patrick St to our second location at 25 Maple Avenue in Walkersville tomorrow.

As a result, we are in need of volunteers to help us do so.  If you are available between 10 am and 6 pm tomorrow, let us know.  You can either email us at [email protected] or call us at 301-360-5843.

The comic boxes weigh around 50 pounds each and the display cases/bookshelves are much more, so the more people who help the better.  We’ll have drinks and food.

Plus, you get to see the new location ahead of time!

Any assistance people can give us would be greatly appreciated.

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.