Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts

05/31/2026

NEXT WEEK 6/7: Join NWMOCA next Sunday for Garage Con, a comic book garage and sidewalk sale at NE Going St between 23rd and 24th avenues from 9am to 3pm.

Expect several vendors and thousands of comics for sale!

Flyer design by Stephen Hager

05/29/2026

TOMORROW: Find out the untold history of Portland's iconic elk statue at NWMOCA with artist/writer T Edward Bak and editor Shawna Gore from 1-3 pm! Signing / QA and more!

Each museum attendee will receive a FREE copy of the Peoples' Elk.

05/14/2026

Join us this weekend for the second annual Comics Confluence Festival; meet local comic creators and industry legends, and see the artwork of up and coming students and graduates.

And it's all free! Check out the official website at https://pdxcomicsconfluence.com/ to find out more.

05/13/2026

Don't miss the Portland State University 2nd annual Comics Confluence Festival this weekend, featuring Brian Michael Bendis , Kelly Sue DeConnick, Dark Horse Comics co-founder Mike Richardson, and more!

05/01/2026

04/28/2026

Last night's History Pub at the with acclaimed author Mark Russell was an entertaining mix of comics, history, and pop culture. Thanks to all who attended, and thanks to and .history for providing the perfect venue for a fun night.

Check out our website for upcoming events, exhibits, or to volunteer!

04/27/2026

As any comics fan will tell you -- Portland is a great city for comic book fans and creators. Thanks to and Commissioner for helping shine a spotlight on NWMOCA and our city's thriving comic book culture.

04/17/2026

MONDAY APRIL 27, 2026 7pm at The Kennedy School, Portland, OR:

The Ink of Time: The Intersection of History and Comics

History and comic books have long been intertwined, with some of the most famed comic series and stories providing a reflection and document as major world events have unfurled.

Join acclaimed author and Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts VP Mark Russell in an in-depth exploration in how comic books and graphic novels have dealt with history as it happens.

Don't miss out -- doors open at 6pm!

Ticket link:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/35862381/history-pub-the-ink-of-timethe-intersection-of-history-and-comics-presented-by-mark-russell-portland-mcmenamins-kennedy-school

Event page:
https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/274809-history-pub