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Power & Magic Press @powerandmagic.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hate paying for shipping?

Great news for folks in the PORTLAND, OR and SEATTLE, WA areas: you can back the LOCAL PICKUP tier!

Preorder on Kickstarter today, then touch grass on your way to @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social or @outsidercomics.com this Spring!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/pow...

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Books with Pictures PDX @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social · Aug 18

Deeply disappointing, PPS. There may not be a better city in the US to find coaching and support for creative teens. Encouraging the plagiarism machine as a replacement is NOT the way.

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · Aug 6

The former NFL player's Lumi Story AI, aims to help middle and high school students work with an AI-powered chatbot to write their own stories, comics and graphic novels.

AI platform from former NFL QB Colin Kaepernick finds playing field in Portland schools

The former NFL player's Lumi Story AI, aims to help middle and high school students work with an AI-powered chatbot to write their own stories, comics and graphic novels.

www.oregonlive.com

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Books with Pictures PDX @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social · Aug 15

Books with Pictures & @tinyonion.bsky.social Present:
Corpse Tour '25

Saturday, September 20th.

SAVE THE DATE.
or else.

This will be a TICKETED EVENT. Watch our socials and our newsletter for news!

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Books with Pictures PDX @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social · Aug 3

I imagine we'll miss September, too, because of RCCC?

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Books with Pictures PDX @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social · Jul 22

We will be CLOSED on MONDAY, 7/28. The city is replacing our power poles, and we'll have no power all day. We'd still love your support!

Shop our webstore:
shop.bookswithpictures.com

Enjoy an audiobook:
libro.fm/bookswithpictures

Support us at bookshop.org:
bookshop.org/shop/bookswithpictures

The silhouette of a lineman on a power pole is on top of a sunset background. The text on the image matches the text in the post.

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Steve Lieber: NYCC K-19 @stevelieberart.bsky.social · Jul 2

PORTLAND: The first Friday of the month is July 4th, but we're still going to be doing First Friday Office Hours outdoors at Books With Pictures @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social 4-6 PM, 1401 SE Division. Free professional feedback on your comics pages. Detail below: bsky.app/profile/stev...

Steve Lieber: NYCC K-19 @stevelieberart.bsky.social · Jan 30

You show me 6-8 pages of comics storytelling. I'll give you feedback based on my 30 years in comics. What works, what doesn't, how to tweak a panel for clarity or impact, tips for saving labor- the sort of advice your teacher at a comics class might offer.

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Books with Pictures PDX @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social · Jun 23

It’s on one of my regular hikes! And yeah. I love that spot.

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Books with Pictures PDX @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social · Jun 23

Sunday’s my day off, so I took myself to Forest Park for this #FMLcomic moment.

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Huxley @huxleymorgan.bsky.social · Jun 22

Black and white image of Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, smoking a cigarette. "The world is not divided between east and west. You are American, I am Iranian, we don't know each other, but we talk and we understand each other perfectly. The difference between you and your government is much bigger than the difference between you and me. And the difference between me and my government is much bigger than the difference between me and you. And our governments are very much the same."

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Books with Pictures PDX @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social · Jun 16

Very Duck Amok.

a drawing of a black and orange duck with arms and legs spread out

ALT: a drawing of a black and orange duck with arms and legs spread out

media.tenor.com

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Raina Telgemeier @goraina.bsky.social · Jun 16

Omg this is the best accidental photo ever

Kit Jaspering @iamboneitis.bsky.social · Jun 14

At A2CAF today and I took this really great picture of @scottmccloud.bsky.social

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Books with Pictures PDX @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social · Jun 14

Hello from Punk Rock Pride! The weather and the vibes are both immaculate; I’ll be here at the Books with Pictures booth in front of 5 and Dime (66th & Foster in Portland, OR) till 7 and you should come say hi!

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Suspicious Behavior Productions @suspiciousbehavior.bsky.social · Jun 11

@bkswpicspdx.bsky.social Thanks again for having Invasion from Planet Wrestletopia on your shelves. It is an honor.

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Kane Lynch @kaneicaruslynch.bsky.social · Jun 11

BwP Con at @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social‬ was a blast!

The Battle with Pictures MCed by ‪@breenabard.bsky.social‬ was harrowing, but we prevailed, and the KidLit panel with @oneofthejohns.bsky.social & Robin Robinson was a blast.

Sold a lot of books, saw a lot of friends, and ate a lot of good food. 😺

Cartoonists in fighting poses for Battle with Pictures

Jonathan Hill, Kane Lynch, and Robin Robinson on their panel

Reel Life displayed with other final titles at Books with Pictures

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💜 Nico 🔪 @nicolealtdelete.bsky.social · Jun 10

Ok remembering to post on bsky attempt number one, here is the promo art i did for @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social's BwPCon this year!!! It went so well and made me so so excited for next year <3

#illustration #art

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Lonnie Garcia 🦠💚 @sixgills.bsky.social · Jun 3

Join me for a multimedia workshop with @shaleisarock.bsky.social at BWPCon on the 7th! Hosted by @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social

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Jonathan Hill @oneofthejohns.bsky.social · Jun 4

This Saturday, 10am-6pm, come by #BWPcon hosted by @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social . It's a FREE comics fest in PDX full of lots of amazing artists and activities that include workshops, panels, and portfolio reviews!!!

I'll be at table 1 with @mikelawred.bsky.social !!! Hope to see you there!!!!

BWP Con flyer with a giant head of the dumb cartoonist Jonathan Hill trying to be cute with bad drawings of his books. Also reads 'At table 1 w/ Mike Lawrence.

Reads 'Free Admission ' with a goofy drawing of an old man waving his fist saying, 'You can't beat free!'

Schedule - 10:30-11:30 - Battle with Pictures
12:00-12:30 - Worshop (teens +) what's in the box - 2:30-3:30 - Panel w/ Kane Lynch & Robin Robinson 3:30-4:00 - signing

Map of the setup with table 1 circled reading 'mike and I will be here!'

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Natalie Metzger @thefuzzyslug.bsky.social · Jun 6

Hey everyone! I’ll be tabling again at this year’s @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social BwPCon happening this Saturday (6/7,10a-6p) outside the store! It’ll be full of awesome artists, guests, and events. Also, it’s free! Bring a water bottle (gonna be a warm one) and come on down! bookswithpictures.com/bwpcon/

Poster featuring two lovely cat people characters striking poses, their speech bubble, “BwPCon ‘25! Books with pictures minicon”, other text in action bubbles: 50+ artists and vendors! Cosplay contest! Creator workshops! Comics trivia! And more! 10am- 6pm Saturday, June 7th @ 1401 SE Division St. Brought to you by Books with Pictures and P:EAR

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Rebooca Hex (She/Her) @rhicks.bsky.social · Jun 6

Oregon friends! Come see me and my real-human-possibly-goblin-artist friends at Books with Pictures Minicon tomorrow, June 7th! It's a street fair, it's a comic convention, it's fun, and it's free to attend! @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social bookswithpictures.com/bwpcon/

A colorful poster for Books with Pictures Minicon. It promotes the events times and events. 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, June 7th, featuring over 50 artists and vendors, a cosplay contest, creator workshops, comics trivia, and, of course, the opportunity to browse the most awesome bookstore in Portland.

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Optimystical Studios @RCCC next @optimysticals.bsky.social · May 26

Almost finished getting everything ready for BwPcon. Love this event @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social every year and this year we've got some super fun new stuff.

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Steve Lieber: NYCC K-19 @stevelieberart.bsky.social · May 29

PORTLAND: BwPCon, your FREE 1 day outdoor comicon is coming next week, Saturday June 7 at Books With Pictures! @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social 1401 SE Division.
Guests include @dylanmeconis.bsky.social @xtop.bsky.social @oneofthejohns.bsky.social bookswithpictures.com/bwpcon/ #pdxcomics
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This free, one-day comic convention will take over Southeast Orange Avenue in Ladd’s Addition from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. Hosted by Eisner Award-winning comic book store, Books with Pictures, at 1401 S.E. Division St., Portland, this event aims to celebrate comics, illustration and craft from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Participants can expect special guest appearances, cosplay, live music, trivia and a full transformation of of the neighborhood street. Invited guests for BwPCon inlcude: Kane Lynch, author of “Reel Life,” Jonathan Hill, author of “Lizard Boy, Odessa,” Joamette Gil, editor for Power and Magic Press, and Lonnie Garcia, author of “Putty Pygmalian.” The biggest event feature is the “Artist’s Alley,” where comics creators mix with writers, illustrators, plush creators, jewelry makers and more, for a city block of arts and crafts for sale. There are 60 exhibitors who were selected from nearly 200 applicants. A main stage will feature a comics art battle with local stars, who will compete in quick-draw challenges, a cosplay contest, a trivia competition and live music. New this year will be participatory programming on a Workshop Stage, including a session on submitting to comics anthologies by Gil, a drawing class by Hill, a workshop on cartooning with clay by Garcia, Tarot readings by The Fools’ Fools, and portfolio reviews by renowned Portland artist Steve Lieber. All of the events and free and open to the public. For more information, visit bookswithpictures.com.

Read more at: https://portlandtribune.com/2025/05/22/this-one-day-comic-convention-is-coming-to-ladds-addition/

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Michelle Grenz (she/they) @emgee-art.bsky.social · May 22

I'm so excited to be one of the artists tabling at @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social BWPCon this year! The event is free and there's going to be a lot of talented people there, so check it out! bookswithpictures.com

It's time for BWP'25Con! Books with Pictures Minicon. 50+ Artists and Vendors! Cosplay contest! Creator Workshops! Comics Trivia! And More! 10AM-6PM Saturday, June 7th at 1401 SE Division St. Brought to you by Books with Pictures and p:ear

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Helioscope @helioscopepdx.bsky.social · May 25

PORTLAND: BwPCon, a 1 day outdoor comicon is coming up Saturday, June 7 at Books With Pictures @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social, 1401 SE Division!
Guest list: bookswithpictures.com/bwpcon/ portlandtribune.com/2025/05/22/t... #pdxcomics

A one-day comic con is coming to this Portland neighborhood - The Portland Tribune

The fourth annual BwPCon will take over Southeast Orange Avenue in Ladd's Addition for a one-day comic convention on Saturday, June 7.

portlandtribune.com

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Kel McDonald @kelmcdonald.bsky.social · May 7

I ended up pulling the trigger on switching from Audible to libro.fm

I was mulling it over and then saw my audible book purchuses can partly go to @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social! So that is a big plus in my book.

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