Portlands 10 best bookstores and no, powells isnt our. The work is done by hand, using traditional methods. Pgx was created to meet the growing demand for professional, thirdparty comic book grading. We are available to take your call monday friday, 9am to 5pm est or email us anytime. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. Find comic book shops local business listings in and near beaverton, or. Things from another world comics, toys, and collectibles. There is no shortage of competition in a literary city like portland, home to 73 comic book stores, according to yelp. Monday friday 10am7pm weekends 11am7pm enter future dreams estore here follow us on facebook see this weeks new releases. Portland, or 97214 map excalibur comics is the oldest comic book shop in portland, or boasting 35 years. 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. We are primarily a used bookstore with a fine selection of new books. Powells is an independent bookstore based in portland, oregon.
Join this eisnernominated comic book artist and new york times bestselling author in this unique look inside the world of comic book creation. Heroes and hobbies has tons of incredible, often hard to find scifi memorabilia, action figures, comics and more. So they will be willing to pay a decent price for your comics. Dc gallery linda carter wonder woman pvc statue may 27, 2020. The store has been in the family for over 40 years, and loves readers of every kind. Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books. We can restore that treasured and well traveled book to its old self. We buy collectibles well pay top dollar for your dusty treasures and were always buying. Rose city comic con portlands premier popculture event. If your comics are from the 1980s, 1990s, or newer, or you just want to know what your comics are worth. We buy comic books is the backissue specialty division of casablanca comics in portland. Free special edition batman comics for the first 75 people in today plus a really cool special.
Currently it is only for pickup but please contact the store if you are interested in any of the items and want them shipped. Due to the covid19 pandemic we have set up an online store. A look at portlands comic book publishers ooligan press. Oct 20, 2017 oh, and there are comic book sales bumps above expected population in both portland, maine and in portland, oregon anywhere called portland, basically as well as jacksonville, florida. We have been buying and selling vintage comic books for 30 years. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. A new comic book called ask me about cost of production was officially released last week as part of a public event hosted by the roasting company juniors roasted coffee inside the buckman coffee factory shared roasting facility in portland, oregon. Our current online store is located at cosmic monkey comics online store. We buy golden age, silver age, and bronze age comic books those published up through 1979.
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. Powells city of books is the largest used and new bookstore in the world, occupying an entire city block and housing approximately one million books. Excalibur comics is the oldest and coolest comic book store in portland, oregon, and is coowned by debbie smith and her father, peter fagnant. The first and most obvious choice to sell your comic books is your local comic book store. I dont have the time right now for ebay or craigslist, so im hoping someone can recommend stores they have personally sold to that pay the highest amount for the items i listed, preferably in or close to downtown pdx. The book we will be discussing is fingersmith by sarah waters. Best places in portland to sell used lps, stamps, comic. Jan 09, 2019 it is, however, the giant piece of heaven any book lover visiting portland will want to see. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002.
Our store is located at 1975 sw first avenue in portland, at the east edge of lovejoy fountain park. The comicspro comic industry conference will be held in portland, oregon on february 2022, 2020. Justice league hawkgirl action figure august 26, 2020. Along with an introduction from juniors founder mike nelson, the event also included. Open since 1982, our exceptional staff and inventory are here to serve you. Powells city of books is a full city block of new and used books in downtown portland 1005 w. In addition to comic books, graphic novels, and comic magazines, we also buy original comic art, pulps, digest magazines, fanzines, vintage paperbacks, and pre1980s mens interest magazines. Wizard world portland comic con oregon oregon convention center. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books.
The nations major comic book distributor is halting distribution of new comics. Portland s premier pop culture event, rose city comic con is produced locally with a focus on creating a fun and friendly event for everyone. Made for discovering that personal treasure, that book that you had as a child or something you read that changed your life. Several dozen new books posted for sale on the website. Reviews on sell comic books in portland, or cosmic monkey comics, excalibur comics, fallout comics, other worlds games, floating world comics. Whether it may be bible, cookbook, childhood memory or heirloom to be passed to the next generation of family book lovers, we can fix most anything. Up until now, they have dealt solely in vintage comic books and. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Portland comic book industry faces double challenge.
Comic book and sobering conversations combine at cost of. Heres how to contact us about selling your comic books. Marvel gallery mcfarlane spiderman pvc figure october 30, 2019. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Top 10 best comic book stores in portland, or updated covid. Whether you have one comic book to sell or, contact us today to discuss it. Best places in portland to sell used lps, stamps, comic books, furniture. Copies of the book are available in the store for 20% off.
Mon 106, tuethu noon8, fri 106, sun noon6 portland, or. Chaparral books also now boasts an annex featuring rare books and a diverse selection of native american, western americana, g. We are always looking to buy comics from this period and we pay very competitive prices. Bridge city comics is dedicated to fulfilling the needs of comic book enthusiasts in portland, oregon. We are portland s only discount warehouse for comic books dealing in back issue comic only. Located in downtown portlands pearl district, the city of books has nine colorcoded rooms and over 3,500 different sections, offering something for every interest, including an incredible. New comics this wednesday and yes we are open today. Oregon comic con dates portland, eugene comic cons. Given that comic books and graphic novels have never been better, how sweet it is that the same can be said for portland s comics shops, which are showcasing and, yes, even curating the. View daily or weather updates, watch videos and photos, join the discussion in forums. Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore. We have a strong concentration in art, philosophy, music, and literature, as well as a general stock. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment.
Powells nine rooms, 3,500 sections and about a million books. Posted mar 31, 2020 a customer browses at bridge city comics, 3725 n mississippi ave. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Top 10 best sell comic books in portland, or updated covid19. Excalibur comics is the oldest and coolest comic store in portland. In order to sell comic books at the best price possible, you need to attract the right crowd and know the right buyers, and your local comic book store has these connections.
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We have assembled a list of comic book stores in a directory format for your convenience. Rogue toys vintage collectible video game toy storelas. Back to the past collectibles is always on the hunt for pop culture treasures of all sorts, from comic books to rock posters, as well as coins and military items. 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. Events calendar click arrows to see past and upcoming events. When you buy two instock funko pops, grab a third for free on us. From february 1st through february 29th if you purchase a copy of the great grilled cheese. Did you know that third street books is a passport stop for the melt down this year. Carefully organized shelves of carefully culled books on every subject ready for browsing. Friends library store inside central library 801 sw 10th ave 5039885911. Comics had an injection of adrenalin and things started to take off, in a creative sense. Acme comics is a eisnernominated comic book specialty shop in greensboro, nc. In recent years, however, portland has come to be a mecca of comic book publishing in its own right.
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