Free Comic Book Day: Find a Participating Portland Store

Photo by Erik Mclean

Free Comic Book Day is taking place in May and six Portland stores are participating in the annual event.

Every year, participating shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who stops by. Comics range from major publishers, such as DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, BOOM! Studios, Dynamite Entertainment, and Image Comics, to a bunch of independent publishers.

You never know what world you might uncover in your free comic book. The event invites you to to explore new worlds, revisit your favorites, and discover new destinations.

Free Comic Book Day is taking place on Saturday, May 4. Hours vary by participating location.

You can find six participating shops throughout the city. Explore the list below to see if you spot your favorite shop or find a new location.

Free Comic Book Day Portland Stores

Books With Pictures

Books With Pictures creates an. inclusive environment for everyone to peruse a wide variety of comic books.

The store is open from 12 to 4 p.m. at 1401 SE Division St. 

Comic Cave

Head to North Portland for free comics, door prizes and fun with this shop’s friendly,  door prizes & lots of fun stuff with the literary adventure loving staff.

Comic Cave is at 1924 N. Kilpatrick St. and open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. 

Cosmic Monkey Comics

Floating World Comics

Floating World Comics you’ll find new comics, magazines, books and more.

On Saturday, the store is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 1223 Lloyd Center. 

Future Dreams

Did you know Future Dreams is Portland’s largest and oldest direct market comic bookstore? 

The shop is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 1847 E. Burnside Ste. 116.

Rose City Comics 

Stop by to check out new comics or browse collected editions and original graphic novels.

Rose City Comics is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 3725 N Mississippi Ave.