Brave New World Comics

This is the most inviting comic book shop that I’ve ever been to. They have a ton of great geeky trinkets like Doctor Who doormats, Fandom coffee cups/​shirts/​jewelry/​etc. The employees — even the owner — are super sweet and helpful. The way they display their comics makes you want to buy them all. I picked up a new series just last week and I’m loving it.
On top of that, they have weekly craft nights. As someone who is completely new to the area, I found that it’s a great and incredibly easy way to meet other geeky women to really have fun with! I’ve even discovered I’m not so awful at arts & crafts! They give a lot of direction and don’t rush you at all. We made Doctor Who Weeping Angel figurines last week, among other things… I now proudly display my new crafts in my home!
Unlike most comic book shops, there are a lot more comics catered to women. I was so happy to see so much Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, etc comics.
To really top it all off, it’s right next to a coffee shop. So grab a coffee, read, and craft. It’s perfect.

Once upon a time this shop was a comic-lover’s paradise, but since moving into their new, smaller location they’ve downsized considerably. They still offer a good selection of new, single-​issues but they don’t appear to stock older issues anymore and trade paperbacks are in short supply. I went in to the shop this weekend with a list of over 30 trade paperbacks that I wanted to purchase but could only find one that was on my list. So, this weekend’s $ 600 shopping trip turned into a $ 16.00 one.
If you’re interested in picking up a new series it’s almost impossible to do, as the 1^st, 2^nd, or even 3^rd volumes of many runs aren’t in stock. DC comics fans will fare slightly better than Marvel fans, as there are about twice as many TPBs available for that publisher. I didn’t take count, but it looked like there few fewer than 3 dozen Marvel trades vailable.
I wanted to support a locally-​owned business but because of this I wound up going to the major chain bookstore a few miles away, where I found about 75% of what I had been looking for at Brave New World.
Also, as others have pointed out, the staff wasn’t especially helpful. The young woman working that day said «hello» when I entered the shop but that was the end of our interaction. She didn’t offer to help or answer questions; she seemed focused on carrying on a conversation with her friends, instead.

Really really love this comic book shop. Always super friendly and always down to help what you’re looking for. Staff is really cool and the owner is such a babe and friendly. I come here at least once or twice a week, always something new to pick up. If in the area and looking for comics, it’s a must stop by. Also keep a look out for special events they host and after school programs.

This place sells mostly new comics. That’s totally rad, but not really what I’m into. I collect old horror comics, so coming in and walking around here was fun, but it’s not really somewhere I’d frequent. However, they had some great newer titles.
BUT the best part was when I found their little 3 dollar section of old comics, where everything is obviously 3 dollars. I picked up a great Ghost Manor comic. Smells great and was in great condition. Really had to dig through to find it, but was super happy I did!
They also have a little rack where all comics on the rack are 1 $. This is really what makes this place great — their selection of cheap comics, both old and new. This would make me come back and probably open my eyes to new comics.
Also the guy at the counter was super cute and super nice.

Today, I fell in love with a comic book shop.
So, my kid wants to see if he can find an old card game he saw online, so I take him to Brand New World Comics. As soon as I walk in I notice the clean uncluttered look that I love when I walk into shop. The staff was very helpful and knowledgable about what was available and helped steer him towards a game that was being played upstairs. So, my two boys run upstairs to check it out while my daughter is downstairs looking at different pictures and comics. She finally found a cool little nook under the stairs where there were crayons and paper for kids to make their own creations. I ran up stairs to make sure that the boys weren’t causing any trouble. When I got upstairs they were being taught about HeroClix and they were riddling Rob with questions. Rob was very patient and graciously answered their questions. I got to meet Portlyn and loved her from the moment we spoke. This will be our home base for comics and games. My kids loved the store and the all the people who helped us. It was a pleasure to spend my hard earned money at a store that understands that a smile and a little shared knowledge is a major plus for making a customer feel comfortable in a their store. Portlyn, Rob, and the guy who rang us up, were all very helpful and I appreciate how they interacted with my kids.
This place is two thumbs up! We will be back and I will be telling my friends.

Okay, this store is the s**t.
I’ve been buying comic books since I was eight. (I don’t need to tell you how many years that is, it doesn’t matter.)
A good comic store has your books. A great comic store becomes your second home. The best become family. That is this store to me.
Want your books? They got that. Want them to pre-​order and hold? Ship to you so they meet you on vacation? That too. But it’s more.
Art classes. Geek lifestyle stuff. Singles nights for geeks. Viewing parties of advance screenings of big super hero movies.
I’m a little further away than Newhall these days, but this is my store. This is where I’ll get my books. Every wednesday, or shipped… I don’t care.
Highly recommend.

Tons of titles, tons of non-​comic merchandise including unique hand-​made things, pull lists, fun events, and incredibly nice and knowledgable staff. What more could you want from your local comic shop?

Friendly and helpful. I wish they had more games, but they definitely had comics covered.

If you live in Newhall and like comics, then this is the place for you. Really cool store. They don’t always have what I’m looking for, but the friendly staff makes up for it. Check it out if you live in SCV and you won’t be disappointed.

I hadn’t been to the store in a while. I went in about two years ago to get a gift for a friend for Christmas, and the guy working there was totally rude. I asked him if a book had come in yet, and he basically laughed in my face about how I didn’t understand that though it says it’s released online, it won’t be in the store for a few weeks. I went and bought it on Amazon 10 minutes later. Anyway, I decided to give it another shot last night, and the store has done a total 180. Last time I was there, it felt very empty and kind of depressing (I was the only customer in there for about 30 minutes last time). This time, it was full, and the employees were having friendly conversations with the customers and offering to help everyone who came in. The store is much more full as far as product and decorations go. I was really impressed. I’ll probably go in again soon, and if it’s as good as last night, I’ll change to a five star. Keep it up guys!

A comic book store is a place to buy all of your comics, your stuff associated with the comics and other sci fi, fantasy, geek life stuff. Brave New World embodies that and SO MUCH more.
Better to say that BNW is the Geek’s Super Store… a place where the owners and employees embrace their inner (and outer) geek… and embrace yours, too.
What separates BNW from other Geek Paradises (is that a word???) is the events… they love their fans and friends and throw parties to prove it… like last weekend, when we had a ball attending their Doctor Who Day for the premier of the 8^th Series of Doctor Who. Goodie Bags, Doctor themed yummies, Dalek nail art, JELLY BABIES!, art contest for the kids and amazing merchandise in the Geek Boutique… a great day!
These guys get it… and if not, they can special order it for you!

I’ve been coming to this shop periodically since I was a wee lad and I have never left disappointed. The atmosphere is incredibly warm and inviting, and the employees are very knowledgeable on any inquiries I may bring up.
Their selection is vast and beyond comics they have incredible collectibles, from action figures to t-​shirts to really awesome posters from artists around the world. It’s not often I leave this store without purchasing something, even if I had only come to browse.
When I do come looking for something specific, the store is organized incredibly well, making it easy to find my selection. If I can’t find it, the employees are more than capable of pointing me in the right direction. If for some reason they don’t have what I’m looking for, they make it incredibly easy to order and obtain it.
Also, they regularly host events such as geek prom, girls night, and recently a private screening of Guardians of the Galaxy. These are really awesome opportunities to meet other people with shared interests in our community, and are always incredibly fun!

Went there with the family today for the 75^th anniversary of batman. I used to love it there. But now the associates kinda act like you don’t exist.
Like today a chick that was off started talking over us to the dude who was working while we were asking questions about what they had for the event. Kinda lame.
But whatever, there’s other comic store we can go to.

The selection is good. The events that they hold are great. What makes me not want to go back or recommend this place is the service. I really do not like the staff or the owner.
They treat you like you need to leave. They don’t seem like they appreciate you being there and giving them business! They never greet you, or say simple things like «have a nice day.» The owner or manager (a woman with curly blonde hair) has really awful attitude and customer service.
I went up to her to ask her a question about the product and she treated me like I was stupid. She didn’t answer my question either.
I think it is a nice shop, with a good selection, but the people are just so unfriendly.

This is my favorite comic book store in SCV. The place is well organized and the prices are fair. I’ll usually come by here at least twice a month to get my comic fix. My GF tried out their classes and she said she loved it. The employees are friendly and its just a great atmosphere all around.
Support local businesses and stop going to Barnes for comics. GO TO BRAVE NEW WORLD!

Great comic book store — staff is always very friendly and their shelves are full of current and nostalgic icollections.
What’s really cool is their Saturday drawing classes, taught by published comic book artists. My daughter is big into drawing and she learns a lot from this class. My 5 year-​old boy picks out a comic book while his sister is in class, and we have Saturday morning cartoons in a whole new way.
Full of great material, BNW gets the big thumbs up also because their staff are so usefully good natured and helpful.

A weekend pinball machine hunt brought me all the way out to Newhall and this comic shop, Brave New World.
Right off the bat you could tell this place was very well put together. Large, spacious, and very clean. All of the displays we well organized and the people working were all really friendly.
They had a small room with their two pinball machines: Jurassic Park and Addams Family (collectors edition). Both were spectacularly maintained, and played perfectly. The people there really seemed to enjoy having people enjoy their machines.
We ended up spending a lot of time there and happily found a bunch of things to buy as well. It was a fantastic little destination for our pinball road trip and I will be telling all of my pinball and comic collecting friends to be sure to visit Brave New World.

Get ready to unleash your inner nerd…
We’ll usually stop in when they have a food truck out front or when my oldest daughter «must have» the latest Adventure Time comic so I’m far from the target audience here.
My youngest will always say «dad, dad check out the Star Wars stuff» so there is certainly enough to keep me occupied. I’ve even bought an occasional comic or two and have found lots of things for stocking stuffers or small birthday gifts.
Service is good 99% of the time. I’ve been in when it’s busy and they have always said a hello along with the customary anything you’re looking for. On the slower days, they can be a bit more engaging and helpful. However, there is certainly a «Cheers» type atmosphere where the regulars known by name will be fawned over and those not so readily known might get the slightest of smiles at the register.
They seem to have a very good selection of new books and if you’re in the area, it certainly worth a stop in.

Only reason this place is getting two stars from me is because they do have a great selection.
The service is awful. I understand that in the comic world there is a snobby aspect to it. But Brave New world seems to take it a bit too far.
First of all, any time that I’ve gone in there I’ve gotten this «Buy something and get out» attitude. Which does not make shopping for comics enjoyable, in fact I try to never ask any questions when I go in, so I can spare myself the condensation.
The only redeeming factor of this store for me was Atom. The old owner. HE knew what he was talking about comic wise and always had a great regimentation for me. He is the reason I got into Umbrella Academy. If he wasn’t working I would just walk right back out of the store and try again later.
Now that he is no longer working there. I try to avoid the place. If you are in the «in» crowd at BNW. Then its a great place to go. Other wise, I suggest only going there if you know what your looking for.

Came here for Free Comic Day. Holy crap this place goes all out! Storm Troopers, Freddy Kruger, The Joker, R2D2 and a Scooby-​Doo themed Food Truck were all present for the festivities. There was a line around the building, and music blasted from speakers. Good times.
I waited in line to get into the store, and several employees greeted me and welcomed me. Once I got in the place I got my free comic, and poked around the store. They had all sorts of books, lots of interesting things to see. I’m curious to go back when it’s not a holiday. I asked about a pull list, and the guy i spoke with very politely asked me to call back on another day.
Everybody was super friendly, the place looks well organized, and their hours work for even the busiest of schedules. I think I’ll be spending more time at this comic shop in the future.
Good Job Brave New World Comic Shop. You just got yourselves a new customer.