http://www.floatingworldcomics.com/main The record store of comic stores! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:06:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Six years, five volumes, and 1,000 pages.  Now the long anticipated finale to Bryan Lee O’Malley’s hit Oni Press graphic novel series has finally arrived. To commemorate the conclusion of this comic book masterpiece and the forthcoming film we are proud to present a gallery show of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s original ... http://www.floatingworldcomics.com/main/august-5th-%e2%80%93-the-artwork-of-bryan-lee-o%e2%80%99malley%e2%80%99s-scott-pilgrim/ FREE DOOR PRIZES AND SCREENING OF EDGAR WRIGHT'S 'SPACED'! Six years, five volumes, and 1,000 pages. Now the long anticipated finale to Bryan Lee O’Malley’s hit Oni Press graphic novel series has finally arrived. Scott Pilgrim's life is awesome. He's 23 years old, in a rock band, between jobs, and dating a ... http://www.floatingworldcomics.com/main/july-19th-20th-%e2%80%93-scott-pilgrim-vol-6-midnight-release-party/ Germany, 1768 - Luther Levy is not your average grad student.  He has an eccentric mixed-faith family, a rebellious attitude and a nose more suited for pecking at trees than browsing through old books.  He’s also the subject of Family Man Volume 1, the new graphic novel from webcomics creator ... http://www.floatingworldcomics.com/main/july-15th-%e2%80%93-family-man-book-release-party-with-dylan-meconis/ Floating World Comics, Ninkasi Brewing, and Voodoo Donuts present:  BRUTAL BEAUTY DVD RELEASE PARTY WITH ROSE CITY ROLLERS Roller derby is an American contact sport that has seen a nationwide revival in recent years. Brutal Beauty: Tales Of The Rose City Rollers tells the story of Portland, Oregon's league, the Rose ... http://www.floatingworldcomics.com/main/july-14th-%e2%80%93-brutal-beauty-dvd-release-party-with-rose-city-rollers/ Before making a name for himself with Marvel Comics’ Invincible Iron Man and Uncanny X-Men, Matt Fraction was blowing readers minds with his creator owned series, Casanova.  The series centers upon renowned thief Casanova Quinn, who gets "blackmailed into being a pawn and double agent in a global game of ... http://www.floatingworldcomics.com/main/july-8th-casanova-book-release-signing-with-eisner-award-winner-matt-fraction/ This July our exhibit will feature photographs shot on Polaroid or instant film.  For a while in 2008 Polaroid film was actually discontinued but now it’s back.  As Polaroid users will testify there’s something magic about the lighting and picture quality of a Polaroid, as well as the instant gratification.  ... http://www.floatingworldcomics.com/main/july-1st-polaroids/ This June we are proud to present the work of Farel Dalrymple, creator of the award winning Pop Gun War series and artist of Omega The Unknown by Jonathan Lethem. The original Pop Gun War series was collected and published by Dark Horse Comics in 2003.  In the past two years, ... http://www.floatingworldcomics.com/main/june-3rd-pop-gun-war-chain-letter-the-art-of-farel-dalrymple/ To Teach: The Journey, In Comics William Ayers and Ryan Alexander-Tanner “This fascinating and, yes, educational book will certainly be of interest to teachers, but it will also teach, inspire, and entertain anyone else who picks it up.” —Publishers Weekly This graphic novel brings to life William Ayers’s bestselling memoir To Teach: The ... http://www.floatingworldcomics.com/main/sun-523-to-teach-the-journey-in-comics-with-william-ayers-and-ryan-alexander-tanner/ This Saturday May 1st is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY.  We'll have dozens of new comics that are all totally free.  Publishers often offer books that are great starting points to check out new series.  We do not limit the number of books you can take, although we do ask that ... http://www.floatingworldcomics.com/main/free-comic-book-day-with-muppet-showdisney-artist-amy-mebberson/ This May First Thursday Floating World is growing twice as awesome.  Grass Hut Gallery is sadly closing down their east Burnside location.  But Grass Hut lives on as they will be moving their gallery into Floating World this month!  We will both continue to curate monthly shows. This May features the ... http://www.floatingworldcomics.com/main/may-6th-project-runway-hipsters-of-the-universe/