OR – Witch Doctor Signing

Brandon Seifert and Lukas Ketner sign on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 from 7:00PM – 10:00PM.

It’s time for a house call from Witch Doctor! Things From Another World (TFAW) is pleased to announce a signing for the Witch Doctor TPB Volume 1, the first collection from Robert Kirkman’s (The Walking Dead) Skybound imprint, with local creators Brandon Seifert and Lukas Ketner. Fans can stop by, meet the creators, and purchase copies of the book from 7 to 10 p.m. December 14 at TFAW’s “Hollywood” Portland location, while enjoying complimentary food and beer (21+, with valid ID).

Things from Another World
4133 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

OR – Valve Presents Debut

Press Release:

Things From Another World (TFAW) welcomes creators from video game giant Valve Games to their Portland, Oregon location November 12 from 7-10 p.m. Join Michael Avon Oeming (Powers), Andrea Wicklund, Ted Kosmatka, and Bay Raitt as they debut Valve Presents: The Sacrifice and Other Steam-Powered Stories from Dark Horse Comics, and purchase your copy before the official release date of November 16. Not only will guests enjoy complimentary food and beer (with valid ID), but also free in-store console and PC gaming courtesy of Ground Kontrol, Old Town Computers, and Valve. Plus, attendees can enter to win an original piece of Oeming’s artwork from the book!

For 15 years, Valve has defined the cutting edge of video games. Now Valve joins Dark Horse Comics to bring three critically acclaimed, fan-favorite series to print in a hardcover collection of comics based on Left 4 Dead, Team Fortress, and Portal. With more than 200 pages of story, Valve Presents: The Sacrifice and Other Steam-Powered Stories is a must-read for fans looking to further explore the games they love, or comics readers interested in dipping their toes into new mythos!

“There’s a lot of overlap between comics and video game fans in Portland,” said TFAW Senior Director of Retail Operations Andrew McIntire. “Our Valve signing is going to be the perfect storm of these two media–plus, we’re really stoked about including on-site gaming into the mix.”

Be sure to pick up your copy of Valve Presents: The Sacrifice and Other Steam-Powered Stories before it’s available anywhere else! Meet the creators behind some of the most exciting games–and comics–in the world at TFAW in Portland November 12 from 7-10 p.m., and play games like Left 4 Dead, Team Fortress, and Portal 2. Follow Twitter.com/TFAW for more updates.

Things from Another World
4133 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

OR – Crimson Empire Signing

Paul Gulacy, Mike Richardson, and Randy Stradley sign at TFAW on October 26 from 7-10pm.

Press Release:

After more than a decade of anticipation, Star Wars: Crimson Empire returns with the original creative team! October 26, meet writer and Dark Horse President Mike Richardson, artist Paul Gulacy, and editor Randy Stradley at the Hollywood Things From Another World (TFAW) from 7:00-10:00 pm and celebrate the release of Star Wars: Crimson Empire III-Empire Lost #1 from Dark Horse Comics. Complimentary food and beer (with valid ID) will be provided.

The reach of the New Republic is expanding, but the days of fighting for the galaxy have not ended. A threat against Princess Leia and Han Solo’s family disrupts usual business on Coruscant–and Luke Skywalker’s Jedi training on Yavin 4!

“Star Wars: Crimson Empire has always held a special place in our hearts,” said TFAW Marketing Manager Elisabeth Forsythe. “Its return will let fans catch up with a lot of beloved characters!”

Mike Richardson, who founded Dark Horse Comics in 1986, is no stranger to writing comics, having scripted the first Crimson Empire series as well as the original horror graphic novels Cut and The Secret. Eagle Award-winning artist Paul Gulacy has been a mainstay of the comics industry for nearly four decades, lending his talents to The Terminator, Batman, and more. Senior Editor Randy Stradley, in addition to being a founding employee of Dark Horse Comics, has been the editor for the publisher’s entire Star Wars line for more than a decade.

Meet the creators, purchase your copy of Star Wars: Crimson Empire III-Empire Lost #1 and get it signed (including the Paul Gulacy variant-cover edition), pose in front of our green screen, and enjoy free beer (21+, with valid ID) and food October 26. Plus, stay tuned for more announcements at Twitter.com/TFAW!

About Things From Another World:

Founded in 1979, Things From Another World is the premier retailer of comic books, toys, collectibles, and pop-culture geek goodness, both in Portland, Oregon and online.

About Dark Horse Comics:

Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way and comics legend Will Eisner, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as The Mask, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Additionally, their highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Emily the Strange, Tim Burton, Trigun, Serenity and Domo. Today, Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic-book publisher in the U.S. and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of licensed comics material.

Things from Another World
4133 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97212

OR – Angel Punk Release Party

Devon Lyon, Kevin Curry, Val Mayerik, and Tom Orzechowski sign at TFAW on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 from 7:00PM – 10:00PM.

Things From Another World (TFAW) is happy to announce a signing and release party for Angel Punk #1 from local publisher Relium Media on Wednesday, October 5 at their Portland, OR store from 7-10 pm! Enjoy complimentary food and beer (with valid ID), meet creators Devon Lyon, Kevin Curry, Val Mayerik, and Tom Orzechowski, and enter to win a special Angel Punk prize package or a role as a featured extra in the upcoming Angel Punk movie, to be filmed in Portland.

The Angel Punk saga follows Mara Layil on a journey of discovery, as she’s thrust into a millennia-old struggle between supernatural dynasties. This hidden world of ancient wonders and dark secrets forces the orphaned teen to accept her own power and confront her family’s mysterious past. Angel Punk is written by Devon Lyon, Kevin Curry, and Scott Nelson, with art by Val Mayerik, the co-creator of Howard the Duck, and lettering by industry legend Tom Orzechowski.

“The Angel Punk series is a lot of fun, and so are the creators behind it,” said TFAW Marketing Manager Elisabeth Forsythe. “We’re looking forward to a great event with a cool local publisher.”

Plus: all attendees of the Angel Punk Release Party will receive raffle tickets that will enter them in a contest to win a role as a featured extra in the upcoming Angel Punk movie, which will be filmed in Portland January 16 through March 2, or win an Angel Punk prize package filled with a t-shirt, posters, and an autographed set of Angel Punk issues #0, #1/2, and #1.

Things from Another World
4133 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

OR – Buffy the Vampire Slayer Signing

Georges Jeanty and Scott Allie sign on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 from 7:00-10:00PM!

Press Release:
 
Things From Another World (TFAW) celebrates the premiere of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 series from Dark Horse Comics with artist Georges Jeanty and editor Scott Allie. Come to the Hollywood Things From Another World at 4133 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR, September 14 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. for a no-holds-barred Q & A and signing. Guests will receive a free Buffy swag bag from Dark Horse with the purchase of Buffy Season 9 #1 (while supplies last) and enjoy free beer (with valid ID) from Columbia River Brewing Company, with food from Clean Plate Catering.

Things from Another World
4133 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97212

 

OR – Justice League International Signing

Aaron Lopresti signs at TFAW on Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 from 7:00 – 10:00PM.

Press Release:

Things From Another World (TFAW) is delighted to announce a release party for Justice League International #1–one of the highly anticipated series from DC Comics’ The New 52 relaunch–with renowned artist Aaron Lopresti on Wednesday, September 7 at their Beaverton location, 4390 SW Lloyd Ave. Beaverton, OR 97005, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Guests will enjoy complimentary food and beer (with valid ID) and get the chance to meet and ask questions of one of DC’s legendary artists.

Things from Another World
4390 SW Lloyd Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005

OR – Ghost Rider Signing

Matthew Clark signs on Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 from 7:00-10:00PM!

Press Release:

Things From Another World (TFAW) is proud to announce a release party for Ghost Rider #1 with local artist Matthew Clark. Portland-area comics fans are invited to join us at TFAW’s Hollywood location at 4133 NE Sandy, Portland, OR, July 13 from 7 to 10 pm. Guests are invited to meet the artist and get their copies of Ghost Rider #1 signed while enjoying complimentary food and beer (with valid ID). Copies of Ghost Rider #1 will be available for purchase at the signing, including the blank variant.

Things from Another World
4133 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

OR – Drink & Draw Like a Lady

 

Natalie Nourigat & Cat Farris appear on Friday, April 15th, 2011 from 8:00-11:30PM

Press Release:

Drink & Draw Like a Lady returns to Portland for a second year Friday, April 15 at the Hollywood Things From Another World (TFAW) at 4133 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR from 8:00 p.m. to midnight.

This is a very special women-only event! All ladies–whether they create comics, love comics, or just want to learn more about them–are invited to take part in some female positivity, as well as complimentary hors de’oeurves, beer, and wine (with valid I.D.).

Founded in 2009 by Hope Larson as a pre-MoCCA event and organized this year by Lucy Knisley, Drink & Draw Like a Lady is an excellent opportunity for women to sketch, socialize with the local comics community, and network. Do you have minicomics and business cards to share? Bring ‘em! Are you new to comics and want to get the female perspective? This is the perfect event for you.

Periscope Studio artists Cat Farris and Natalie “Tally” Nourigat are spearheading the West Coast edition this year. “There are so many incredible female creators, editors, and fans of comics in Portland,” said Farris. “It’s the perfect place for an event like this–we were really happy about the energy it generated last year.”

“I grew up reading comics in the ’80s and ’90s,” said TFAW Marketing Manager Elisabeth Forsythe, “but there wasn’t really a female support system for me back then. I’m so happy there are so many women in comics today, and that TFAW can host an event of this stature.”

Things from Another World
4133 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

OR – Fear Itself Launch Party

Press Release:

Writer Matt Fraction (Uncanny X-Men, Casanova) Wednesday, April 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the TFAW Hollywood location at 4133 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR. This event is free and features complimentary food and beer (with valid I.D.).

Marvel’s next milestone event launches April 6 with Fear Itself #1, the first of a seven-part miniseries by Marvel Architect Matt Fraction and artist Stuart Immonen (New Avengers). An ancient deity that thrives on terror is unleashed by Captain America’s oldest foe, and now the Marvel Universe must stand together or be torn apart by . . . fear itself. An earth-shaking, world-changing, mega-event that will rock the Marvel Universe to its core for years to come starts here!

“We’ve enjoyed Matt Fraction’s incredible stories for years, and we’re thrilled to have him in our store for such a landmark storyline,” said TFAW Marketing Manager Elisabeth Forsythe. “Plus, we’re excited that Marvel fans will be able to ask all of their burning questions.”

The Q&A with Fraction kicks off at 7:00 p.m., followed by the signing. Copies of Fear Itself #1, including the special blank variant edition, will be available for purchase, as will related titles Fear Itself: Home Front #1 and Fear Itself Spotlight. Guests will enjoy complimentary food from Clean Plate Catering and free beer with valid I.D. (21 and older).

OR – Hack/Slash Signing

Tim Seeley, Scott Allie, and Shane White sign on Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 from 7:00PM-10:00PM

Things From Another World (TFAW) is kicking off the New Year with a BASH you won’t forget–a signing with Hack/Slash creator Tim Seeley (The Occultist, Ant Man & Wasp). He’ll be joined by two of his Hack/Slash Trailers Part 2 contributors, Scott Allie (Buffy Season 8, Solomon Kane) and Shane White (Fractured Fables, One Month to Live) Tuesday, January 4 at the Hollywood Things From Another World location at 4133 NE Sandy Blvd. from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Things from Another World
4133 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97212

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