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Brainstorm Comics and Gaming wants to ensure your Wednesday continues to be the HAPPIEST DAY OF THE WEEK!

How do we do that?

By providing you the information on books arriving 3 weeks from now so you can let us know which books you’re looking forward to and added to your pull box.  On Saturdays at 2 pm, we post a video version that shows you the covers for the books.  Also, we are looking to change the format a little for the video to add a second person so that it is a little more conversational.  If you would like to volunteer, let us know.  We do film the videos at 9:30 am on Thursdays.

Let us know by April 29th at 5 pm (when we finalize our orders) whether you want a book added to your list.  Don’t let your Wednesday be ruined by a missed book.

Here are the highlights for books three weeks from now:

In our continuing fight to make your Wednesdays the Happiest Day of the Week, Brainstorm Comics and Gaming is providing you a list of highlights of the books arriving in the store three weeks from now.  If you see a comic you want added to your pull list, either email us at [email protected] or call us at 301-663-3039 by 5p m on April 22nd.  Don’t disappoint the future version of yourself by missing out on a great hot book.  Whether you love to read comics, to collect great covers or speculate on the next big book, this tool is a must for you.

Also be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for great information about the store.  You can do that by going to brainstormcomics.com and scrolling to the bottom of the homepage.  Just enter your name, email address and click your current hobby interests.  It’s that simple!

Meanwhile, here is our video for this week’s FOC:

And just in case you missed the full list of FOC books earlier in the week, here it is again.  Asterisks in the second column indicate a book that is highlighted in the video.  Thank you for reading and watching.

Brainstorm Comics and Gaming wants to ensure your Wednesday continues to be the HAPPIEST DAY OF THE WEEK!

How do we do that?

By providing you the information on books arriving 3 weeks from now so you can let us know which books you’re looking forward to and added to your pull box.  Thursday of each week, we do a text version of the information that is posted on the website, so look out for that as well.

Meanwhile, here is this week’s video.

If you want to add anything to your pull list, either email us at [email protected] or call us at 301-663-3039.

Thank you for watching.

Greetings from the future.

That’s right, Brainstorm Comics and Gaming has traveled three weeks into the future and seen what is awaiting for you on the shelves or in your pull box.

Well, they will be if you make the right choice by this Monday at 5 pm.  There are several books highlighted below and then the full list of books we can adjust our orders on by Monday.

So don’t miss your opportunity to ensure yourself a copy of the new hot book in your pull box.

You can prevent a future wherein you miss out on something you were excited about.

You have the power.

Be a hero to your future self and make the right choice.

Also don’t forget to check out our video highlighting the books and showcasing the covers on Saturday at 2 pm on YouTube.

And now here are the highlighted books for this week:

BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #1 A AND B COVERS

The selling point for this one to me is the interior art by Dexter Soy.  That man has been doing some amazing work on Red Hood and is an under-rated artist (if you haven’t been reading Red Hood, pick up the trades. You won’t be disappointed).  The A cover is by Tyler Kirkham and the B cover is by Stejpan Sejic.  Here is the solicit for the book:

When the quest for justice drives Batman into some morally ambiguous areas, he calls in the most moral man he knows: Jefferson Pierce, a.k.a. Black Lightning, and his team of operatives known as the Outsiders!
Several years ago Batman personally put the Barrera family into hiding after they suffered through terrible experiments at the hands of an organization called the Ark. Now all but one of them has turned up dead…and Batman needs to locate Sofia Barrera before the wrong people get their hands on her-and her surprising power! But it wouldn’t be Batman without a hidden agenda, would it? And when Black Lightning, Katana, the Signal and Orphan find out what Batman is really up to, their every loyalty will be called into question!

CATWOMAN #11 B COVER

As always when his name is attached to a cover, Stanley “Artgerm” Lau makes this a must have book.  His approach to this cover looks little different than his usual fare, so we will see how his fans react to it.  I like it a lot and I think most will.

DETECTIVE COMICS #1003 B COVER

This is an amazing cover that pairs with the 1004 B cover to form a bigger picture.  The art is done by another art that I think is severely under-rated.  I’ve liked his work for quite some time, ever since he was on the all ages book Marvel Age Spider-Man.  And of course, this story is unraveling the mystery of just who the Arkham Knight is as well.

HAWKMAN #12 B COVER

Julian Totino Tedesco takes comic book art to a whole other level.  Everything he does, he puts a lot into to create some very memorable and eye-catching pieces.  This cover is no different.

IMAGINARY FIENDS TP

The collected edition of Imaginary Fiends is here.  This is a book I recommended for people who enjoyed Kill or Be Killed as it explores a lot of the same elements.  Brinke Calle is in a mental health facility because she killed her friend when they were both just 10 years old.  However, it was an imaginary friend named Polly Peachpit that caused the situation.  Now, 8 year later, there is a special unit of the FBI that believes her and needs her help to stop similar tragedies from taking place.  The story is dark in this one but definitely a good one.

JUSTICE LEAGUE ODYSSEY #9 B COVER

Lucio Parillo needs to do some interior pages on something.  His work has a moody atmosphere that would make some of the B level characters that need that sort of mood into A level characters (like a Spectre series–just saying).  The guy’s stuff is that good.  This cover to Justice League Odyssey is no different.

RED HOOD #34 B COVER

Every time I see a Yasmine Putri cover, I’m impressed.  In comic books, it is often easy to fall into the trap of believing everything has been done before.  Somehow Yasmine finds a new way to present things.  This cover is a phenomenal depiction of The Penguin.  I could easily see this being turned into a poster.  In addition to the great cover, Red Hood is easily one of the most entertaining books on the shelves month after month.

WONDER WOMAN #70 B COVER

The very popular Jenny Frison returns to do covers to Wonder Woman.  I know many people who will be overjoyed with that being the case.  Plus, G. Willow Wilson (creator of Ms. Marvel Kamala Khan) is putting her mark on the DC Universe with the story she’s crafting.

EXCELLENCE #1

This sounds like it has the potential to be a great story that could capitalize on how some people feel about our current system.  Great stories have the ability to comment on society without feeling preachy so I’m hoping this one does that.  Here is the solicit:

Spencer Dales was born into a world of magic. His father belongs to the Aegis, a secret society of black magicians ordered by their unseen masters to better the lives of others-those with greater potential-but never themselves.
Now it’s time for Spencer to follow in his father’s footsteps, but all he sees is a broken system in need of someone with the wand and the will to change it. But in this fight for a better future, who will stand beside him?
KHARY RANDOLPH (We Are Robin, Noble, Black, TECH JACKET) and BRANDON THOMAS (HORIZON, The Many Adventures of Miranda Mercury, Noble, Voltron) ignite a generational war in this action-fantasy series, made entirely by creators of color, and committed to one truth above all others-Excellence is Real.

AGE OF CONAN BELIT #3 STEPHANIE HANS VARIANT

Hans always brings her A game when doing art (check out Die from Image for some amazing interiors) and this one is no different.  This is a 1:25 ratio variant so I’m not positive we will get this one, yet.

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #6 TEDESCO VARIANT

As mention above for the Hawkman cover, Tedesco is always providing pieces that make you take notice.  Unfortunately, much like the title listed above, this is a 1:25, so I’m not positive we will get a copy.

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #6 NEXON BATTLE LINES VARIANT

I absolutely love this cover. Nexon has been providing some very memorable Battle Lines cover.  This one is a great depiction of Mysterio and the effect he has had on those around him.  This is an order all you want variant, so if you let us know before Monday, we can ensure that a copy is awaiting you in your box three weeks from now.

SPIDER-MAN / DEADPOOL #50

Whenever a title hits a number that a multiple of 25, something big normally happens.  In this one, the fate of the Marvel Universe is at stake.  But the cover is the icing on the cake.  Dave Johnson created an awesome piece for this one.  I think this will be a cover that’s popular years from now.

STAR WARS DOCTOR APHRA #32 HANS GREATEST MOMENTS VARIANT

At the time of me writing this, the cover wasn’t available as of yet, but whenever I see the name Stephanie Hans, I trust that it won’t disappoint.  This is an order all you want variant, so if you let us know prior to Monday at 5 pm, we can assure you a copy in your pull box.

SYMBIOTE SPIDER-MAN #2

Greg Land is hit or miss for me, but his main cover for this issue is a definite hit.  Symbiote Spider-Man is set in the past, the time before Peter knew the black costume is an alien named Venom.  It’s also written by Peter David which means you’re guaranteed to be entertained.

WAR OF REALMS #4 HILDEBRANDT VARIANT AND HUGO VARIANT

Unfortunately both of these covers were unavailable to see at the time of writing this, but both have built up a reputation of delivering great pieces which is why I’m highlighting them.  The Hildebrandt is a 1:50 ratio variant while the Hugo one is 1:25.

WAR OF REALMS NEW AGENTS OF ATLAS #1

This title has some cross appeal for several different types of collectors.  First, fans of Silk are going to want to check it out as she’s a member of the team.  Second, people who collect first appearances are promised a couple in this one.  Third, if you’re following War of Realms, this is a tie-in.  Lastly, Greg Pak who knows how to spin epic stories is doing the writing.  Here is the solicit:

FEATURING MARVEL’S NEWEST HEROES WAVE, AERO & SWORD MASTER!
A “War of the Realms” tie-in series! As Sindr, Immortal Queen of Muspelheim, and her legions of Fire Demons march on Asia, it’s time for a new band of heroes to unite to protect the Pacific Rim. Having brought together a ragtag team of heroes to defend the Earth from an alien invasion in the past, can Amadeus Cho reassemble his “protectors” — Shang-Chi, Silk and Jimmy Woo to save the world from incineration? And where is Kamala Khan? And just who are Crescent, Io and Luna Snow??? Featuring Marvel’s newest heroes from China, Aero and Sword Master, and a mysterious new Filipino heroine named WAVE!

RED SONJA VAMPIRELLA BETTY VERONICA #1

COVERS BY FAY DALTON, FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA, ROBERT HACK, PAULINA GANUCHEAU, LAURA BRAGA, DAN PARENT AND CAT STAGGS

Each of these covers offers a different style that will appeal to different types of collectors.  We order pretty tightly on independents, so if you’re interested in this title or a particular cover, let us know.  Here is what the solicit has to say:

Mystery, murder, and mayhem descends on Riverdale as four of your favorite comic book women meet for the first time. A string of paranormal, unsolved murders leads the vampire hunter Vampirella and her sword-wielding barbarian partner Red Sonja to the small, sleepy town where things always seem to happen… There they discover Betty and Veronica, investigative reporters for the high school newspaper, also hot on the trail of the same killer.

BILLIONAIRE KILLERS #1

This title is by Black Mask which is known for their subversive titles.  Billionaire Killers is about the children of the super wealthy who turn on their parents’ version of the world, deciding to tear down that which was built by their progenitors. Here is how Black Mask describes the work:

What if the children of the .0001% reject their family legacies of global brutality and tear down the billionaire patriarchy? The new ongoing series BILLIONAIRE KILLERS returns to the  provocative world of YOUNG TERRORISTS for a standalone story about corruption, conspiracy, and what happens when the next  generation vows to burn it all down. We live in an age where the CEO of ExxonMobil can be America’s Secretary Of State. A hedge fund manager worth $300 million is the Secretary Of The Treasury. A lawyer who sued the EPA 14 times is head of the EPA. In BILLIONAIRE KILLERS, the children of elites discover their fathers are not just titans of finance and politics, but grand masters of international crime empires spanning corrupt governments, arms manufacturers, international banks, and even terrorist groups. From writer Matteo Pizzolo [CALEXIT, YOUNG TERRORISTS] and your new favorite artist Soo Lee [FANTOMAH] comes a family saga about an elder generation that went to extreme lengths for power, and the younger generation forced to look at the parents they love and reject the bloodied legacy handed down to them. It’s a world where the President stops even bothering to hide the fact that America is ruled by corporations; a world where the next generation declares: enough.

And here is the full list of books that will be arriving in three weeks.  If you see any that you want to ensure are on your list, let us know by either emailing us at [email protected] or by calling us at 301-663-3039.