Few cities its size matter as much to comics as Portland. It is a publishing town. Dark Horse Comics has been based in the metro area for decades, Oni Press works out of the city, and Image Comics relocated here years ago, drawing writers and artists who wanted to live where the work was. A large number of working comics creators live in and around Portland, and the city's shops are stocked by people who take the medium seriously, with real depth in graphic novels and independent work, not just the weekly superhero rack. Rose City Comic Con gives the local scene a big gathering each fall.
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Below, the guide ranks Portland's highest-rated comic shops by verified Google review score and covers what each one offers. For the complete, filterable list of every comic store in the city — with addresses, hours, and services — see the Portland comic shop directory.
Top-rated comic shops in Portland
These are the highest-rated comic book stores in Portland, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
SideArc: Comics, Anime and Geek
A perfect 5.0 rating across 132 verified Google reviews. This location on North Lombard Street carries new releases and keeps a back-issue selection on hand. See full details »
Books with Pictures
480 verified reviews at a 4.9 rating. This shop on SE Division Street carries new releases and keeps a back-issue selection on hand. See full details »
Excalibur Comics
703 verified reviews at a 4.7 rating. This location on SE Hawthorne Boulevard carries new releases and keeps a back-issue selection on hand. See full details »
Floating World Comics
442 verified reviews at a 4.7 rating. This location on Lloyd Center carries new releases and keeps a back-issue selection on hand. See full details »
Tasteecat Comics
A 4.7 rating across 224 verified Google reviews. The store on SE Clinton Street carries new releases and keeps a back-issue selection on hand. See full details »
How to choose a comic shop in Portland
With 13 shops in Portland, it pays to match the store to what you collect. Follow ongoing series? Pick a shop that runs a pull list — a free hold service that sets your weekly titles aside so they never sell out before you arrive.
Hunting back issues and key issues is different. Check a shop's listing for its back-issue depth before you drive over. Some Portland stores keep deep long-box inventory. Others lean toward new releases and trading cards. If you want to sell part of a collection, look for the shops tagged for buying and selling.
For grading, you do not have to ship books to CGC yourself. Many shops are authorized CGC drop-off centers, and our comic grading guide covers how submission tiers and turnaround work before you go.
Comic conventions and events near Portland
Conventions are where Oregon collectors find dealers, creators, and key issues all in one room. Browse our directory of upcoming comic cons and collector shows across the US and Canada to plan your next event near Portland.
See all 13 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of comic book stores in Portland — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the Portland comic shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many comic book stores are in Portland?
Portland has 13 verified comic book stores listed in the ComicStoresNearMe directory. This guide highlights the highest-rated. The full list with addresses, hours, and services is on the Portland directory page.
What is the best-rated comic shop in Portland?
SideArc: Comics, Anime and Geek is among the highest-rated comic shops in Portland, holding a 5.0-star rating across 132 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among Portland's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get comics graded (CGC) in Portland?
Many comic shops act as authorized CGC drop-off centers, bundling submissions and handling shipping so you do not need a CGC membership. See our CGC drop-off guide to find participating shops, and our comic grading guide for how the process and service tiers work.
When do comic shops get new comics?
New issues arrive on New Comic Book Day — Wednesday in the United States. Most Portland shops put the week's releases out Wednesday morning, and many offer a free pull-list (subscription) service that sets aside your titles each week. Subscribe to our daily feed to follow new releases and comic news, tagged #NewComicBookDay.
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