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Tongues Number Two art show & release party with Anders Nilsen

Floating World Comics 1223 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, United States

From Floating World Comics's website: This November we are excited to host an art exhibit and book signing with Anders Nilsen to celebrate the release of his new book, Tongues Number Two. The second issue of Tongues draws readers deeper into the enigmatic, interconnected stories of a god imprisoned on a mountainside, an eagle – his apparent jailor, and a young American wandering into trouble in the wilderness with a teddy bear. We also move back in time to watch our young East African protagonist as she experiences violent and peculiar visions of her frightening near future, and meet a handsome, malevolent young swan with dark appetites. Tongues is part adventure and part meditation on humanity’s fraught present moment and its peculiar evolutionary heritage. The…

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Parallel Lives book signing with Olivier Schrauwen

Floating World Comics 1223 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, United States

From Floating World Comics's website: We are honored to host a book signing with one of our favorite cartoonists, Belgian comics artist Olivier Schrauwen, to celebrate the release of his new Fantagraphics book, Parallel Lives. From one of the world’s most celebrated cartoonists comes this unique collection of six wildly inventive short stories, each a surrealist tour de force that might collectively be dubbed “speculative memoir.” Schrauwen’s deadpan depictions of his and his progeny’s futures are presented with such brio and conviction that even the most jaded reader will ask himself: was the author really abducted by extraterrestrials? Is he actually able to dialogue with agents from the future? Does he truly receive coded messages in envelopes at breakfast? In spite of all rational perception, and in…

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MIRENDA book release and signing with Grim Wilkins

Floating World Comics 1223 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, United States

From Floating World Comics's website: When a jungle-dwelling woman gets a mysterious demon trapped in her leg, she sets off on an extraordinary adventure to get it out. Told almost entirely without words, artist/writer GRIM WILKINS (PROPHET: EARTH WAR) plays with the possibilities of comic storytelling, letting the visuals carry the weight. Originally appearing in ISLAND magazine, MIRENDA picks up the gauntlet left by the works of Moebius and Frazetta and runs with it. Join Grim on Wednesday November 14th to celebrate the release of his new graphic novel, MIRENDA. WHO: Grim Wilkins WHAT: Mirenda book release and signing WHEN: Wednesday Nov. 14, 5-7pm WHERE: Floating World Comics, 400 NW Couch St. Grim Wilkins has been creating fun, adventure-filled comics for years. You can find…

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SWIMMING WITH JFISH release party with Jason Fischer

Floating World Comics 1223 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, United States

Join us on January 3rd for a release party and art exhibit for Jason Fischer’s new book Swimming With JFish. In addition to original art we will also have exclusive prints from the book on display. The life of a cartoon isn’t always easy! Meet JFish, a cartoon fish man just trying to draw some comics, ride his bike, sleep as long as he likes, eat a burger, laugh with his friends and have massage sandwiches with his wife, Robin the cat. Will JFish survive being pulled from a speed boat at tremendous speeds… or will he become “one with the fishes”?! Swimming With JFish by Jason Fischer (Terra Flats, Seconds Helping) is a new book of autobio comics told in an anthropomorphic world full of colorful…

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Frankenstein’s Comicbook Swap 15: Pizza Pie Day!

East Portland Eagle Lodge 3256 4904 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

Frankenstein's Comicbook Swap returns to the Eagle Lodge Saturday February 9th! Buy/Sell/Trade comics, comic books, toys, cards, buttons, graphic novels, tpb, posters, magazines, records, hugs, drinks, popcorn, kids stuff. $1 entry 12-6pm Kids and elders Free! $5 early bird 11am-12pm We are also taking cans of food donations for the Oregon Food Bank. East Portland Eagle Lodge 4904 SE Hawthorne Blvd PDX 97215 http://www.frankensteinscomicbookswap.com/ https://twitter.com/FranksComicSwap https://instagram.com/frankscomicswap/

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ENDMAN book release and video screening with Karissa Sakumoto

Floating World Comics 1223 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, United States

Join local artist Karissa Sakumoto on Thursday Feb. 21 to celebrate the release of her new book, ENDMAN, risograph printed by Cold Cube Press. ENDMAN marks a change in style for the self published artist, who has been branching out into animation and 3D modeling. The reader is taken on a surreal journey through a city that feels as familiar as a dream, and just as unknowable. The signing will be preceded by an ENDMAN screening at 6:15pm. Cold Cube will also attend with some other goodies from their print studio in Seattle. WHO: Karissa Sakumoto WHAT: ENDMAN book release and screening WHEN: Thursday Feb. 21, 6-8pm WHERE: Floating World Comics, 400 NW Couch St.

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Cult of the Ibis release party and art exhibit with Daria Tessler

Floating World Comics 1223 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, United States

This exquisite, mostly-silent graphic novel takes place in a fantasy cityscape loosely inspired by German Expressionist film. Cult of the Ibis tells the story of an occultist getaway driver who, after escaping with the loot from a bank robbery gone wrong, orders a build-your-own homunculus kit and goes on the lam. Steeped in architecture and atmosphere, Tessler’s vividly intricate cartooning fuels this strange and gripping yarn, which is packaged in a gorgeous hardcover design. Join Daria on March 7 for a book signing and exhibit of original artwork from this incredible new book. WHO: Daria Tessler WHAT: Cult of the Ibis release party and art exhibit WHEN: Thursday March 7, 6-8pm WHERE: Floating World Comics, 400 NW Couch St. Daria Tessler is a cartoonist and printmaker based…

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Portland Comic Book Month 10th Anniversary celebration at City Hall

Portland City Hall 1221 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Portland Comic Book Month, Commissioner Chloe Eudaly is honored to host an opening party and art exhibit at City Hall on First Thursday April 4, 2019. Portland City Hall (1221 SW 4th Ave) will be transformed into a mini-convention with more than 20 tables featuring local comic book creators, publishers, educators, nonprofits, and collectives, showcasing the range of talent and diversity in the Portland comics community. Commissioner Eudaly’s office will also host an art exhibit featuring 25 local comic book artists. The opening event, which runs 5pm-9pm, is free and open to all ages. Commissioner Eudaly will make a special proclamation at 6pm, followed by live drawing by local artists. Pizza will be provided by local sponsors Sizzle Pie.…

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