Just a few pics of the Portland Comic Book show this last weekend

[Senormac]

Drove up to Portland on Sunday to go to the comic show. Its a once a year event and usually draws about 1,200 - 1,500 people. Its a good size room with four aisles about 100 yards long with tables on both sides. There were lots of comics and lots of toys, figures etc. Seems to be a pretty large showing of artists too. Randy Emberlain is always there, but most of the guys I'm not familiar with. Moderns

 

 

 

[Mr 9.8]

Hmm...

[Senormac]

There were lots and lots of dollar books.......

 

a good showing of Silver and Bronze.......

 

and even a spattering of Gold.

 

Terry had a Police #1 that interested me. Low grade but a perfect reader copy. He graciously let me look through the whole book. And yup..... Plastic Mans origin is really in there (thumbs u

 

 

 

[Senormac]

Walked in the door, turned right on the first aisle and came across these 3 characters. They didn't seem like they were biting any of the customers so I went up and talked to them. From left to right..... Royce (Designer Toast)

Dan (dunefan) and Dennis (theshadowknows)

I ran into Danny (dwip99) and his family just as they were arriving and warned them

 

[Comicopolis]

[Senormac]

The crowds were quite managable (thumbs u

 

 

[Mr 9.8]

The crowds were quite managable (thumbs u

 

 

That's what a comic convention should look like, not that shoulder to shoulder grind that SDCC is.

[Senormac]

More books ..... I should have gotten a close up of this wall

 

[Senormac]

any idea on who the dealer is in the fourth picture with all the SA key Marvels?

 

I'm pretty sure he was part of Terry's group. If not then IDK

[Senormac]

Also, the 501st Cloud City Garrison Star Wars Troupe was there posing for pictures. It was free but they had a donation box on the side with all the money going to local charities like Doernbecher Childrens Hospital or Childrens Miracle Network. They were very busy, especially with the kids. I couldn't resist standing near Princess Leia for my pic

 

 

[Senormac]

forgive me for asking (I don't know all these people) does Terry= Terry's Comics?

 

Yes (thumbs u

[Senormac]

And finally, what comic book show would be complete without Batman and Batgirl ?? These two looked great (especially Batgirl ) with authentic 60's TV Bat costumes. Adam West would be proud.

I picked up two nice Conans and a couple reader Bat books and was done. We were pretty hungry by then so we headed over to the Bridgeport Brewpub for a pint and a late lunch....... then back to Springfield. Fun day.

It was good to see you fellow boardies again too

 

 

 

 

[bronzejunkie]

That looks like a great little con they have there. I love seeing the charity star wars photo group. Great stuff! Lots of nice books. Decent crowds.

 

Sure beats our Vancouver Cons, but then again I haven't been to one in a few years.

 

 

[thehumantorch]

Nice report Mike. Did you buy any books?

[Senormac]

Nice report Mike. Did you buy any books?

 

 

And finally, what comic book show would be complete without Batman and Batgirl ?? These two looked great (especially Batgirl ) with authentic 60's TV Bat costumes. Adam West would be proud.

I picked up two nice Conans and a couple reader Bat books and was done . We were pretty hungry by then so we headed over to the Bridgeport Brewpub for a pint and a late lunch....... then back to Springfield. Fun day.

It was good to see you fellow boardies again too

 

 

[dupont2005]

Dollar boxes

[Senormac]

I think at least part of the reason there are so many artists at this show is cuz Dark Horse Comics is right here in Milwaukie Oregon, just south of Portland

[BlowUpTheMoon]

Nice report and great pics.

 

[lscomics]

I've been to the Portland Con a couple of times, great show with a very laid back vibe. Almost all the dealers seem to be willing to haggle on prices and have a nice selection of books that don't normally pop up in my area.

 

If you get back to Portland and have the time I suggest stopping by Excalibur Comics, particularly if you're trying to complete any runs. Again, he always seems to be willing to negotiate prices and has always had a nice selection of back stock. Cosmic Monkey should be on the list too, nice store (although a little cluttered) with a good selection.

[Ringfinger]

sweet!