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Free Comic Book Day TFAW Portland!

Things From Another World 2916 NE Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day with your friends at Things From Another World Portland! The doors open promptly at 9am on May 4, 2019! Everyone visiting will be allowed to select up to TEN free specially-marked comics -- we're one of the only comic shops in the Pacific Northwest to let you get that many comics! In addition, we’ll be running some great sales for one day only: - All items in-store will be 20-50% off* - All $10.99 priced Funko Pop figures will be on sale for $8 - Every FCBD purchase will receive a 25% off one graphic novel coupon (limit one per customer) - Box customers receive a coupon for $5 off their purchase of $25 or more, usable on May…

Free

Portland Indie Con

DoubleTree Hotel 1000 NE Multonomah St, Portland, OR, United States

A locally-produced celebration of self-published/small press comics and games. No TV or movie stars. No exhibitors hawking unlicensed prints or stickers. Only genuine indie creators and their fans​. See the official website for a complete list of programming, exhibitors, and creators. Interviews, workshops, and gaming events are part of this con! Creators: Farel Dalrymple, Craig Thompson, Steve Lieber, Matthew Nielsen, Leila del Duca, C. Michael Hall, Joseph Keatinge, Sloane Leong, Renee Nault, Warren Montgomery, Ron Randall, Yuki Saeki, Alejandra Gutierrez, Conor Stechschulte, Jonathan Case, Cathy Camper, Colleen Coover, Leia Weathington, Dustin Weaver, Little Corvus, Geek in the City, Daria Tessler, Corey Lewis, Molly Mendoza, Erin Nations, Zack Soto, Daniel Spitzer, Josh Simmons, Joamette Gil, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett, Sage Howard, Leslie Hung, Sandra Lanz, Dirk Wood, David…

$7 – $10

Eisner Week Signing and After-Party at TFAW Portland

Things From Another World 2916 NE Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

Celebrate the end of our Will Eisner Week events with a can't-miss signing and after-party at our Portland location, and help us celebrate the legacy of Will Eisner while promoting comics education in Portland! The signing begins at 3PM and goes until 6PM, followed by a free 1980's themed after-party with free food and drinks (including free beer for guests 21 and up) and a live DJ. Joining us for the signing will be: Brian Michael Bendis (postponed; stay tuned for future signing date news) Steve Lieber Matt Wagner Michael Avon Oeming (no longer attending) Nick Derington David Walker Brennan Wagner Those attending will be able to get items signed by the above creators, can take part in free giveaways, and will be able to…

Free