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.
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.
Dark Future
A flawless 5.0 across 55 verified reviews. This shop on NE Sandy Boulevard pairs new and back-issue comics with a tabletop gaming floor. See full details »
Cloud Cap Games
404 verified reviews at a 4.9 rating. This location on SE Lexington Street pairs new and back-issue comics with a tabletop gaming floor. See full details »
Comic Cave PDX
75 verified reviews at a 4.8 rating. The store on North Kilpatrick Street carries new releases and keeps a back-issue selection on hand. See full details »
The Portland Game Store
530 verified reviews at a 4.7 rating. This shop on North Killingsworth Street pairs new and back-issue comics with a tabletop gaming floor. See full details »
FALLOUT COMICS (Comic Depot) Buying and selling comics
175 verified reviews at a 4.7 rating. This shop on NE Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard carries new releases and keeps a back-issue selection on hand. See full details »
How to choose a comic shop in Portland
With 25 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 25 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 25 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?
Dark Future is among the highest-rated comic shops in Portland, holding a 5.0-star rating across 55 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.