Mike Eakins
Magnetic Press is celebrating over a decade of bold, unforgettable books—and the party continues in Portland. As part of Rose City Comic Con weekend, the Eisner Award–winning publisher will host a special event at Books With Pictures!
The evening is free and open to the public, with food and beverages provided. Fans can discover a showcase of Magnetic’s most acclaimed catalog, including:
Frontier: A multiple award-nominee, Guillaume Singelin’s sweeping vision of mankind’s future in space is a stunning mix of The Expanse-style hard sci-fi populated by chibi-style characters.
My Dear Pierrot: Also by Jim Bishop, this dramatic fantasy follows a young girl betrothed to a boring Prince, but bewitched by a charismatic wizard who may or may not be using her for his own purposes.
Midnight Order: A globe-spanning anthology written by award-winner Mathieu Bablet, this collection of tales centers around a secret society of witches dedicated to protecting mankind from hidden horrors. Blending occult intrigue and cutting-edge artistry, this collection presents haunting voices from around the world.
Carbon & Silicon: From multi-award-nominee comic phenom Mathieu Bablet, this philosophical near-future odyssey follows the world’s first artificial life forms as they witness 300 years of mankind’s ultimate downfall.
Lost Letters: By celebrated comic book wonderkind Jim Bishop, this multiple award-winner mixes the whimsy of a Miyazaki fantasy with the drama of a boy in search of his missing mother in a bizarre world of talking fish.
In addition to these in-store highlights, Magnetic is also celebrating its ongoing partnership with Label 619, Magnetic’s current Kickstarter campaign is impossible to ignore: Shin Zero by award-winning French creators Mathieu Bablet (Shangri-La, Carbon & Silicon) and Guillaume Singelin (Frontier, PTSD), a gritty Sentai saga about a new generation of heroes confronting the weight of their Kaiju-sized legacy.
The event’s setting at Books With Pictures underscores the shared values of both organizations. The Portland comic shop is nationally recognized for its mission of inclusivity and representation. Built from the ground up to prioritize diverse voices, the store aims to be the place where every reader can see themselves in a story. Their staff listens closely to customers’ interests and curiosities, ensuring that anyone who asks, “Do you have any stories with someone like me?” hears a resounding yes. With a commitment to stocking work that reflects all ages, races, genders, orientations, and abilities, Books With Pictures is the ideal partner for Magnetic Press’s ongoing celebration of bold, unforgettable books.
