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Geeks unite. Portland’s first graphic novel club ^[1]

Originally uploaded by dieselboii ^[2].

Just returned from the Crow Bar on N. Mississippi (spell it out people.) We had our first meeting of the Portland Graphic Novel Club there and i have to say, I’m excited for what’s to come.

There were 7 of us, including our founder, Michael, from Bridge City Comics ^[3] down the street. I learned i am not the only one who is a newbie to comics and graphic novels. We started with intros and our specific interests in artists and writers and then moved on to a wonderful discussion about likes and dislikes with regards to the genre. The group was amazing because there were true comic gurus, ones who rip through a graphic novel in a night, and then there were some like me who were there to listen and learn. A great group to say the least.

The Crow Bar even mixed us some great drinks. Thanks Patrick. And yes, you do have great hair.

We decided to read Global Frequency ^[4] by Warren Ellis ^[5] for next month. We’re shooting for Nov. 17 from 7-9p. for our next meeting. Put it on your calendar and come join us. It was a blast.

Sent from my phone, probably while hiding from the man.