Excalibur comics is the oldest and coolest comic book store in portland, oregon, and is coowned by debbie smith and her father, peter fagnant. My boys and i went on a tour of six comic book shops in one day in portand, or. Closed to the public as of 3212020 due to covid19 crisis. The best places for comics in portland foursquare. Diamonds nearmonopoly is the result of the last seismic event for the comic book. Things from another world comics, toys, and collectibles. Favorite portland comic stores posted on march 17, 2015 by kristi in fun, shopping 11 comments a guest post from my husband on portlands comic book scene. However, in the face of a pandemic, the idea isnt as cozy anymore. Make your comic grow in value, increase in eye appeal, and most importantly preserve them for the future. Rose city comic con portlands premier popculture event.
Currently it is only for pickup but please contact the store if you are interested in any of the items and want them shipped. Comics studies at portland state university will be a vibrant, dynamic program on the cutting edge of contemporary literature and art practice that. Dc gallery linda carter wonder woman pvc statue may 27, 2020. Comic book inspired artwork box stackable singlewall, corrugated cardboard box holds 125140 comic books exterior dimensions wxhxd. Tomorrow ill begin working on a big xmen run of 100 silver copper.
May 09, 2019 two indie comic book publishers, lion forge comics and oni press, are merging, the new york times reported yesterday. How we can support our comic book shops by marvel as we all encounter new and uncertain challenges in response to covid19 and take extraordinary measures to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the industry and beyond, our thoughts are with the entire industry and community we all support. Located in portlands old port and windham, new comics, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, vintage backissues, cgc graded comics. Portlands 10 best bookstores and no, powells isnt our. Store bridge city comics is dedicated to fulfilling the needs of comic book enthusiasts in portland, oregon. I never go to comic shops any more usually flaky hours, stinky nerds, and no product. Comic shops medford oregon comic shops medford oregon 0.
The store said on its website that it was closed to customers but was taking email orders. What the oni presslion forge merger says about the. The comicspro comic industry conference will be held in portland, oregon on february 2022, 2020. Officially licensed comic book inspired artwork box stackable singlewall. On free comic book day, over two million comic books will be given away by participating stores, introducing as many people as possible to the wonders of comic books. Also, if you live in the portland metro area, you can shop online at and have your in stock order shippedfor freeto one of our oregon stores. Jun 11, 2016 books with pictures has been generally embraced in portland comics circles, where shops are generally very supportive of each other. Comic books board gamesrpg games we carry top of the line disc golf discs and supplies by innova, disc craft, latitude 64, dynamic discs and more. Oct 21, 2008 there are a fair number of them in the portland area.
Bridge city comics is dedicated to fulfilling the needs of comic book enthusiasts in portland, oregon. Also, if you live in the portland metro area, you can shop online at and have your instock order shippedfor freeto one of our oregon stores. It is, however, the giant piece of heaven any booklover visiting portland will want to see. Books with pictures opens new chapter in comics retail. This summer the design consultant and bike advocate is opening a new comics book store at southeast 11th. Portland is particularly well known as the home of numerous artists, authors, scholars, and publishers specializing in comic art, this program seeks to enhance ties with the local comics community. All orders are available for free nocontact local delivery, shipping, or nocontact instore pickup daily between noon4pm.
The store has been in the family for over 40 years, and loves readers of every kind. Born of a maxedout credit card and a passion for creator rights, dark horse comics of milwaukie, oregon, has transformed the creative landscape in the pacific northwest, turning the portland area into the countrys largest community of cartoonists and graphic artists outside of new york dark horse was founded in 1986 by mike richardson, who had opened a. Diamond distributors, the main source for distributing comics to comic book shops, has stopped shipping comics due to covid19. Jan 09, 2019 it is, however, the giant piece of heaven any book lover visiting portland will want to see. Apr 01, 2020 many local shops in the portland area are offering mailorder comics and some are still offering curbside pickup to promote social distancing to protect themselves and customers from covid19. Two indie comic book publishers, lion forge comics and oni press, are merging, the new york times reported yesterday. Mar 31, 2020 diamonds nearmonopoly is the result of the last seismic event for the comic book. Joshua christensen is the marketing manager for things from. Old port comics, portland maine comics, comic book store, marvel comics, dc comics, image,buy comics, sell comics, old comics. While our primary focus is that of comics, comic creators, and the creative process, rose city comic con also provides its attendees with access to gaming, scifi. Books with pictures has been generally embraced in portland comics circles, where shops are generally very supportive of each other.
Our pressing and comic book restoration services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. Comic shops medford oregon comics general cgc comic. Several dozen new books posted for sale on the website. Posted mar 31, 2020 a customer browses at bridge city comics, 3725 n mississippi ave. Disc heroes magic the gathering, comics and disc golf. Look, normally it would be my dream to be social distancing and curling up with a good comic book. In recent years, however, portland has come to be a mecca of comic book publishing in its own right. Manga our manga wall contains almost 3000 books well over 500 different titles covering a wide range of subjects. Mar 31, 2020 portland comic book industry faces double challenge. Join randy as thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrate the comic book art form. Justice league hawkgirl action figure august 26, 2020. Apply to retail sales associate ii, spa associate, grocery associate and more. Marvel gallery mcfarlane spiderman pvc figure october 30, 2019.
Comic shops medford oregon comics general cgc comic book. Portlands premier pop culture event, rose city comic con is produced locally with a focus on creating a fun and friendly event for everyone. Dark horse comics is one of the largest independent american comic book publishers, behind dominant publishers marvel comics and dc comics mike richardson, the owner of several comic book shops in the portland, oregon metropolitan area, began to publish in 1986 with an anthology series called dark horse presents, investing profits from his stores into dark horse. Things from another world is the place for comics, graphic novels, statues, toys, and more. One of the few comic shops that sells used comics too and there are some fantastic rarities on their shelves too. A look at portlands comic book publishers ooligan press. The only one i remember specifically is called excalibur comics on hawthorne. I never go to comic shops any more usually flaky hours, stinky nerds. Comic book store portland oregon other world games and. The new company location will be portland, oregon, where oni is currently. We are firmly committed to expanding the market and educating people about the fun and excitement that goes along with enjoying comic books and graphic novels. Due to the covid19 pandemic we have set up an online store. Original shirts, pins, magnets, comics, and everything rad. Located in portland s old port and windham, new comics, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, vintage backissues, cgc graded comics.
In this post, ill be taking a look at some of portlands local comic publishers, beginning with the one that started it all. Home to indie comic staples such as dark horse comics, oni press, and top shelf productions, portland boasts at least seven comic book publishing houses and an evergrowing number of comics artists and writers. I did get my strange tales 114 at iguana comics in gp, but that was in 1996, iirc. Comic publishers sending half your order money to your local. While our primary focus is that of comics, comic creators, and the creative process, rose city comic con also provides its attendees with access to gaming, scifi, cosplay, anime, fantasy, and. Our current online store is located at cosmic monkey comics online store. Please note that these comic book stores are not all affiliated with super comic shop. Several dozen new books posted for sale on our site today too. Comic publishers sending half your order money to your. Portlands premier popculture event, rose city comic con is produced locally with a focus on creating a fun and friendly event for everyone. What a great place to go to when you are on the hunt for a comic book or 2 or maybe 3. Nov, 2018 my boys and i went on a tour of six comic book shops in one day in portand, or. Free comic book day thats right its free comic book day.
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