Author: Ron Connell
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Tabletop Games Make Perfect Gifts
After-School D&D 
Why Tabletop Games Make Perfect Gifts
Tabletop games are a thoughtful and versatile gift choice for the holidays—or any time of year! Here’s why they stand out:
Fun for All- Family-Friendly: Ideal for creating quality time and providing hours of entertainment for all ages.
- Quarantine Companions: A fantastic way to bond with your bubble or pod.
- Affordable: Budget-friendly, compact, and easy to learn.
- Perfect Size: Great as stocking stuffers or to accompany holiday celebrations like Hanukkah.
Benefits of Playing Tabletop Games
- Boost Brainpower: Sharpen memory, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Enhance Mood: Stimulate the release of endorphins for a feel-good game session.
- Build Social Skills: Teach kids vital skills like turn-taking, sharing, and conversation.
- Encourage Creativity & Confidence: Help shy players develop individuality and self-expression.
- Foster Community: Strengthen bonds through shared experiences and interests.
- Stress Relief: Offer an enjoyable escape from life’s pressures.
- Screen-Free Fun: Provide a much-needed break from phones, tablets, and computers.
- Support ADHD Management: May improve symptoms in individuals with ADHD.
Tabletop games aren’t just gifts—they’re opportunities to create cherished memories and connections.
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NEW: Magic “Learn-to-Play” Hour!
📅 Every Saturday, 12pm – 1pm
FREE TO PLAY!
Join us to learn how to play the world’s most popular collectible card game! Perfect for beginners aged 10 and up. (Parents are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun!)
🐉 Store demo decks will be provided, and our friendly staff will be on hand to guide you through the basics.
🃏 Each participant will receive a Magic Welcome booster pack!
💀 NO card trading allowed.
🔮Don’t miss out on the magic!
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Summer Store Hours Mon-Thur, 9:30am – 6:30pm Fridays, 9:30am – 10pm Sat-Sun, 10am – 5:30pm We will be CLOSED on 4th of July. Share This Email Other Worlds Games & Comics 6350 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97239 PH: 503.244.0290 play@otherworldsgames.com www.otherworldsgames.com [Visit our website] Other Worlds will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th.
Have a safe and relaxing Independence Day!
It’s a Deadpool party. 🙂
Other World’s Fourth of July Weekend Sale Starts Tomorrow! Sale: July 5th – 7th
Enjoy 10 – 50% OFF a variety of merchandise! Including, Board Games, Newer Comics, Graphic Novels, D&D 5E Core Rulebooks (25% OFF!) and more!HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
If you’re looking for ways to beat the heat this weekend, in addition to our regularly scheduled events (see below), tables will be available for casual board and card games and you can enjoy our air-conditioning while shopping our amazing Fourth of July Weekend Sale!Whether you’re bound for the crowds at the waterfront this week, heading out of town, or battening down the hatches for the impending bedlam of fireworks, we’ve got another jam-packed newsletter with exciting updates you won’t want to miss:
4th of July: We will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. Camps will run from Monday to Wednesday this week and resume on Friday, July 5th.
Friday Night Magic: This week, we’ll run a special magic: the Gathering booster draft with triple-Karlov Manor and ONE pack from the new ASSASSIN’S CREED! Start: 7PM, Entry: $24.99 (regular price)
COFFEE & COMICS this Saturday, July 6. 11am – 12pm
Summer Camps: Our summer camps are in full swing! Magic campers are loving our new Commander League, where they can earn tickets to exchange for prizes. D&D camps are filling up fast for July, but there are still plenty of spots available in August. (sign up below)
Stop by, explore our shelves, and join us in celebrating all things magical and adventurous!
Happy adventuring and BE SAFE out there!
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🌟NEW COMIC BOOK DAY/GRADUATION COUPON, 5/31/24
Spring Store Hours Mon-Thur, 11am – 6:30pm Fridays, 11am – 10pm Sat-Sun, 10am – 5:30pm Open 10AM, Sat-Sun Share This Email Other Worlds Games & Comics 6350 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97239 PH: 503.244.0290 play@otherworldsgames.com www.otherworldsgames.com Greetings, Friends!
This week is the last week of school for local high school seniors. It’s bitter sweet for me as my son, Sawyer, will be graduating this Monday. After 7 years of attending nearby Robert Gray Middle and Ida B. Wells High Schools, Hillsdale will never be the same for me. I’m so used to seeing him out the back door with his lacrosse teams practicing after school. I’m so proud of him and hope he will remember all the fun times growing up here at the shop. I look forward to his next stage of life. ❤️
☀️Rain or shine, let us bask in the warmth of our amazing and exciting, weekly comics newsletter! But first…
MAY 31 – June 2nd
COFFEE & COMICS is this Saturday! Join us for some casual comics-talk and complimentary coffee.Friday 6:30p, Adult D&D, (reservations required)
7p, FNM DRAFT – THUNDER JUNCTION! (MYSTERY PACK PRIZES!)
Saturday
11am COFFEE & COMICS (next: JUNE 1st)
12pm/3pm D&D w/ James/Boone
12pm Standard Showdown – tbd
2pm, Minis Painting w/Thomas
3pm, MtG: Casual CommanderSunday 12PM, LEARN TO PLAY POKEMON (FREE)
2:30, POKEMON LEAGUE PLAY (format tbd)
Ask us about hosting your kid’s birthday party!
🆕 Dive into Adventure: New Comics Await! 📚
Click the image above for this week’s new comics, there’s something for every avid reader. Don’t miss out on the magic that awaits within the pages of our newest arrivals!
If you see something you like, send us an email or call to pre-order, hold or add one to your subscription box.
GRAPHIC NOVELS THIS WEEK:
BATMAN THE KNIGHT TP MINI BLUEY: A BLUEY STORYBOOK HC MAGIC: THE GATHERING, TP DC PRIDE BETTER TOGETHER HCNEW MANGA THIS WEEK:
JOJOS BIZARRE ADV PART 6 STONE OCEAN HC VOL 04
(last week)
BOCCHI THE ROCK GN VOL 03
CLAMP PREMIUM COLL TOKYO BABYLON GN VOL 03 GOD BLESS THE MISTAKEN GN VOL 02
ONE PUNCH MAN GN VOL 028
SAILOR MOON: THE NAOKO TAKEUCHI COLLECTION VOL 8 GNFEATURED COMICS THIS WEEK: WILLIAM OF NEWBURY #1 DARK HORSE COMICS (W) Michael Avon Oeming (A/CA) Michael Avon Oeming
From the co-creator of the Eisner Award-winning, bestselling Powers comes this brand-new anthropomorphic supernatural series that’s Hellboy meets Redwall…
Loosely based on real events in 12th century England during what was known as “The Anarchy.” A time where the country was beset with plague, civil war, and demons. William of Newbury is a neurotic monk, fearful of the earthly world, but confident and unwavering in the face of true evil. He fights the dead to restore peace, but his brother is intent on stopping him, fearing for his soul.
Newbury is dark, yet quaint, deadly yet cute. Follow him as he negotiates with thieves, evades his brother and the church, and battles the undead and evil spirits. This is a tale fit for lovers of history and supernatural folklore of all ages. THE FIRST AMERICANS #1 (OF 8) (MR) CRITICAL ENTERTAINMENT LLC (W) Christopher Reda (A/CA) Tadd Galusha
At the end of the Ice Age 14,000 years ago and on the verge of starvation, a tribe of Paleo-Indians travel across across the Bering Land Bridge from Siberia into North America to hunt an elusive pack of mammoths.
when they fail to hunt down the beasts, the tribe must adapt to their new surroundings before becoming extinct in this new land.
GROMMETS #1 (OF 7) IMAGE COMICS (W) Rick Remender, Brian Posehn (A) Moreno Dinisio (A/CA) Brett Parson
MINISERIES PREMIERE Two best-friend outcasts navigate the Sacramento suburbs of 1984, where they find a home in skateboard culture and punk rock.
On one side of the coin, GROMMETS is an authentic look at 80s skate culture, a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon. On the other, it’s a heartfelt coming-of-age story that follows two friends from troubled homes as they navigate their damage in an era when no one cared.
HELLVERINE #1 MARVEL COMICS (W) Ben Percy (A) Julius Ohta (CA) Ryan Stegman
RIDE TO HELL AND BACK IN HELLVERINE’S FIRST EVER SOLO SERIES! Because you demanded it – the return of the HELLVERINE!
When a DEMONIC FORCE known as BAGRA-GHUL first came to earth, it brought LOGAN and GHOST RIDER together to hunt it before it possessed WOLVERINE. But now, in the present day, what event will put the Hellverine back on the streets…and is he slashing his hellfire claws for good or evil? And, introducing the ALL-NEW HELLFIRE WARRIORS!
Don’t miss the launch of the all-new series, brought to you by Hellverine co-creator Benjamin Percy (WOLVERINE, GHOST RIDER) and blazing hot talent Julius Ohta (ALIEN, VENOM)! Rated T+
DC PRIDE 2024 #1 (ONE SHOT) DC COMICS Written by Al Ewing, Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Maines, Phil Jimenez and Others Art by Ngozi Ukazu, Claire Roe, O’Neill Jones, and Others
DC’s Eisner and Ringo award-winning Pride anthology returns in the form of a universe-spanning travelogue like you’ve never seen!
In its pages, Dreamer makes a first-time pilgrimage to her ancestral planet, Naltor! Poison Ivy and Janet from HR go spore-hunting on Portworld! Superman (Jon Kent) gets the boys together for a night out in A-Town, but things go sideways when The Ray vanishes into thin air!
Steel (Natasha Irons) works up the courage to face Traci 13 at the Oblivion Bar’s Pride party for the first time since they broke up! Aquaman (Jackson Hyde) catches an unexpected ride to the Fourth World just in time for their annual Love Festival!
All this and more in a volume celebrating how the LGBTQIA+ community is everywhere and belongs anywhere–even the very furthest reaches of the universe.
Plus, this year’s anthology features a special preview of the upcoming YA OGN The Strange Case of Harleen and Harley, as well as an unmissable autobiographical story written by industry legend Phil Jimenez about the fantastical worlds that shaped him, brought to life by Giulio Macaione!
X-MEN WEDDING SPECIAL #1 (W) Kieron Gillen, Yoon Ha Lee, Various (A) Various (CA) Jan Bazaldua
WEDDING EXTRAVAGANZA! Mystique and Destiny are one of the most beloved – and longest running – gay couples in history. Somewhere in their 100+ years together, the pair married, but we’ve never seen the event on the page. This year, Marvel’s Voices: Pride makes history with Marvel’s first woman-to-woman wedding! And with a couple as complex as these two, you know there’s a lot more to the story.
We promise party crashing! Villainy! Romance! In the classic tradition of Fantastic Four Annual #3 and X-Men #30, this anthology will be a must-read for every comics fan. Rated T+
GODZILLA MECHAZILLA 50TH ANNIV #1 (MR) IDW (W) Rich Douek (A) Andrew Griffith (CA) James Marsh For 50 years, the King of the Monsters, Godzilla, has gone toe to toe with its robotic doppelgänger, Mechagodzilla! As an intrepid reporter profiles the history of Mechagodzilla and its creator before the launch of the newest model, he finds himself entangled in a much deeper conspiracy. A decades-spanning adventure celebrating the mechanical monster’s milestone! 
BLACK PANTHER BLOOD HUNT #1 MARVEL COMICS (W) Cheryl Lynn Eaton (A) Farid Karami (CA) Andrea Sorrentino
T’CHALLA THE VAMPIRE! A KEY BLOOD HUNT TIE-IN! Spinning directly from the events in the BLOOD HUNT series, Black Panther finds himself transformed into a vampire and tasked with carrying out a key mission for the vampire overlord. But even a dark transformation won’t keep T’Challa from his duties to Wakanda – for better or for worse… Rated T+
MIDNIGHT SONS BLOOD HUNT #1 MARVEL COMICS (W) Bryan Hill (A) German Peralta (CA) Ken Lashley
THE RETURN OF THE MIDNIGHT SONS! The original Midnight Sons reunite to deal with the vampire threat unleashed in BLOOD HUNT! But first they must defeat one of their own: Blade! Rated T+
CRITICAL ROLE VOX MACHINA ORIGINS IV #1 DARK HORSE (W) Matthew Mercer, Jody Houser (A) Noah Hayes (CA) Alicia Sanchez
Hello! Is anybody home? Vox Machina is tasked to investigate the whereabouts of Sir Fince after his disappearance. After some poking and prodding, clues lead the team to a mysterious basement. What dark surprises await our heroes in the bowels of his homestead?
The campaign continues with series IV of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, from the New York Times bestselling team of Jody Houser, Noah Hayes, Diana Sousa, and Ariana Maher!
RIVERS OF LONDON STRAY CAT BLUES #1 (OF 4) (MR) TITAN COMICS (W) Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel (A) Jose Maria Beroy (CA) Abigail Harding
THE HIT COMIC BASED ON BEN AARONOVITCH’S BESTSELLING NOVELS IS BACK! Old frenemies become allies in the latest Rivers of London saga, when a mysterious cat-woman comes to The Folly looking for help to free her sisters from a notorious chimera brothel run by London gangster Monty and his sinister magically endowed mother, Mrs. Napier.SEASONAL, BACK-ISSUE BARGAINS: BUY ONE-GET ONE 50% OFF! 
Surround yourself with the Power Cosmic as you explore and discover gems throughout our revamped BACK-ISSUE bins. Dive into the realms of these fun and nostalgic time capsules from the 1960s – 90s.🏄♂️ SUMMER CAMPS! 
Magic Camps will begin the summer with new COMMANDER LEAGUE DAYS! Please sign up with the regular link below.
SUMMER CAMPS The suspense (and the weather!) is heating up as we get closer to our popular summer camps. D&D weeks are nearly full! But we may hire a 3rd DM if needed. Be sure and sign up if you have a young one who’s interested. (see below)
Day off from school? Send them to Magic Camp. Bored child who won’t leave their room? Send them to Magic Camp. We offer a supervised and screen-free morning/afternoon to enjoy Magic: the Gathering, socialize, and take a break from digital screens. Also, playing Magic is good for the brain!
In addition to playing time, there will be organized challenges, discussions on deck building and formats, trivia, chance for draft tournaments each week. Participants will also each receive one Magic booster pack. (sets TBD)
Thank you for supporting our store, the kids, and for being an important part of our store-community! We know you have many options for your personal entertainment and we are grateful when you choose us.
Thank you, also, to the parents for allowing your amazing and exuberant kids to play in our after-school groups and day-camps.
A lot of what we do at Other Worlds is for the kids. Not only do the kids inspire us and make what we do more enjoyable, they are the next generation of gamers, comic readers and creators!
As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for future content or just to let us know how we’re doing. Happy gaming and safe travels in all your adventures and comics reading!
-Other Worlds Team (image: reading comics during a recent power outage)
Imagination is your superpower. Imagine. Create. Empower!
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HAPPY 17 ON THE 17TH!
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO WAS ABLE TO SHOW UP! WE HAD AN AMAZING AND JOYFUL DAY BEATING THEM BURGLARS! 🙂
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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY – MAY 4TH
1. What is “Free Comic Book Day?”
As the name implies, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops.2. When is Free Comic Book Day
Free Comic Book Day is traditionally held the first Saturday in May each year. In 2024, the event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4!3. Are they really free?
Yep!
Each participating shop has their own policies on how many free comics you can receive, but you will receive at least one free comic if you enter a participating shop location. Check with your retailer for their policies and plans for FCBD.
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💫Magic: the Gathering ‘Standard Showdown,’ Spring Break Day Camps
🏈 Are you ready for some footbaaall?!?! It’s Stuporbowl Weekend and my Stuperbowl pick is: Niners by 3. (there is now a copyright on the original word)
We hope you are enjoying your foray into February. Despite a half-boarded front door and a few unwelcome visitors (four burglaries in 2 months, to be exact), we’re not letting that slow us down. We’re back to a somewhat NORMAL weekend lineup of events in what feels like the first time in a while.
FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC
This Friday we return to our regular FNM with the new 15-card PLAY boosters from Murders at Karlov Manor!
TIME: 7PM
Entry: $24.99 (price reflects Wizards increase for Play boosters).
Prizes in new PLAY boosters and new promo packs.SATURDAY – After-School D&D, 12pm & 3PM
-For registered players only.SATURDAY – Standard Showdown -The Return!
We will host our first Magic: the Gathering ‘Standard Showdown’ event since pre-covid, this Saturday, Feb. 10. Get ready Deck-slingers!
TIME: High Noon (12pm)
Entry: $10
Format: Standard (60-card, 15-card sideboard)
Prizes for top finishers in the new Play boosters and promotional basic lands exclusive to this event!
SATURDAY – Minis Painting
TIME: 2PM
ENTRY: FREE!
Bring your own mini, paints and supplies, or use some provided by the store. Paint with Thomas while he talks about painting terrain!SATURDAY – Magic: Commander
Yes, we will still host weekly Commander, by popular demand (Archie!) Bring your best!
TIME: 3PM
Entry: FREE
Format: Casual Commander🌠 SUNDAY – Let’s Play Pokemon!
Sunday is our regular weekly FREE Pokemon Learn-to-play event. This weekend we hope to have more of the new PALDEAN FATES set for your enjoyment.
TIME: 12PM (free play), 2PM, League
See this week’s New Titles
Click the image to see a gallery of all issues we have coming in. Preorder or request to add one to your pull box.
Featured #1s…
RED HOOD THE HILL #0
(W) Shawn Martinbrough
(A) Tony Akins, Moritat (CA) Sanford GreeneBefore you embark on Red Hood’s newest adventure in the Hill, experience the story that introduced Jason to his new home!
As The Joker War ravages Gotham, a new vigilante group has formed to protect their turf, and Red Hood finds himself caught in the crossfire!
This thrilling tale collects Red Hood: Outlaw #51 and #52, and is essential reading to get you ready for all hell to come to the Hill in Red Hood: The Hill!
In Shops: Feb 06, 2024
STAR WARS MACE WINDU #1
(W) Marc Bernardin (A) Georges JeantyEven in the years before THE CLONE WARS, MACE WINDU was known for his discipline, determination and combat skills. When a scientist’s discovery threatens the balance of the galaxy, Mace is led down a treacherous path of mystery and action. Introducing AZITA CRUUZ, a pirate with a deadly secret, who the HUTTS and the REPUBLIC will stop at nothing to control!
Rated T
In Shops: Feb 07, 2024
GODZILLA – VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL #1
(W) Zoe Tunnell (A) Dani PendergastIs there anything as romantic as seeing the world together? Hopping from country to country to take in the sights and splendor in the fleeting seconds before Godzilla smashes the skyline? Truly, there’s nothing like the thrill of an international game of cat and mouse between an intrepid amateur kaiju researcher and a global kaiju-response lieutenant. But when you’re up against Godzilla, it’s hard to have a bigger “CRUSH.”
In Shops: Feb 07, 2024New Comics in March!
WHITE BOAT #1 (MR)
DSTLRY
Writer: Scott Snyder, Artist: Francesco Francavilla, Cover Artist: Kelley Jones
In-Store: 3/27/2024NEW SERIES DEBUT from the acclaimed team behind Detective Comics and Night of the Ghoul comes a modern horror classic! White Boats are the mega-yachts that the super-rich use to traverse the globe—floating islands where your every desire can be fulfilled. And getting invited on board one should be a dream come true…that is until the crew traps and transports you to a remote island where secret cults have existed for millennia, working on something called “The Human Project.” Does the White Boat ship you to paradise or sink you into hell on earth? WHITE BOAT reunites Scott Snyder, the visionary writer who redefined comic book dread with Wytches and introduced Batman into a terrifying, cerebral era, with modern noir master Francesco Francavilla for a white-knuckle descent into Lovecraftian maritime madness! For fans of HEREDITARY, THE HOST, JURASSIC PARK & THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU
LAST MERMAID #1
In-Store: 3/6/2024
Image Comics
Writer: Derek Kirk Kim
Artist: Derek Kirk KimSERIES PREMIERE
A lone mermaid roams an endless wasteland on a quest beyond reason. To press ever onward, she must survive the interminable stretches between tiny pockets of water, the roaming bands of cybernetic cannibals, and the fearsome mutant beasts. What propels her forward to take such a risk?
THE GOON: THEM THAT DON’T STAY DEAD #1
Comic Script by: Eric Powell
Dark Horse Comics
On Sale 03/20/2024To mark the 25th anniversary of The Goon, Eric Powell returns with an all-new miniseries, Them That Don’t Stay Dead!
The return to Lonely Street hasn’t been easy for the Goon and Franky. And just as they’ve finally got the various gangs of blood suckers and night stalkers back in line, and they can finally relax with a nice night out bowling, a new threat appears. One that will shake the very foundations of Nameless Town. Also, Spider gets hooked on the junk. Drama!With an alternate special edition cover by Craig Davison. Davison’s work is well known for its depiction of childhood pop culture fantasy. From Star Wars to Marvel superheroes, Davison’s art reminds us what it was like to be a kid using creative ways to transform into our favorite heroes and villains.
The Goon returns in an all-new, black and white series!
NIGHT PEOPLE #1 (MR)
Oni Press
Writer: Barry Gifford, Chris Condon, Artist: Brian Level, Cover Artist: J.H. Williams III
In-Store: 3/5/2024From the mind of literary icon Barry Gifford—Night People is a pulsating roadmap of the American subconscious, where neon-lit Southern nights give way to lipstick, sweat, and blood, and the odd, the innocent, and the evil are all fellow travelers down an interstate of dark, elusive dreams.
Adapted from Gifford’s acclaimed novel by breakout writer Chris Condon (That Texas Blood, The Enfield Gang Massacre) and a rotating cast of stunning artistic talents—including Brian Level (Poison Ivy), Alexandre Tefenkgi (The Good Asian), Artyom Topilin (I Hate This Place), and more—follow an uneasy cast of wanted men, cartel-killers, and lost souls through four interlocking tales as they travel a path of intoxication, lust, and spontaneous violence from New Orleans to Egypt City, Florida, and back again.
Thank you for supporting our store, the kids, and for being an important part of our store-community! We know you have many options for your personal entertainment and we are grateful when you choose us.
As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for future content or just to let us know how we’re doing. Happy gaming and safe travels in all your adventures and comics reading!
-Other Worlds Team(image: reading comics during a power outage)
💫 We hope to see you soon!
Cheers, Your Friendly Neighborhood Comic ShopDon’t forget to exercise some self-care during these trying times. Remember, it’s always time to READ MORE COMICS. 🙂
Imagination is your superpower. Imagine. Create. Empower!
OTHER WORLDS GAMES & COMICS
6350 SW CAPITOL HWY
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PH: 503-244-0290
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🌟 Back to Normal (?) Another Break-In
🌟 Well, that week-long storm was something I hope to forget soon. A chaotic mix of blizzard conditions, temps in the mid-teens, freezing rain, fallen trees, iced-over roads, walkways and parking lots. Then came the night of exploding transformers, multi-day power outages and extended loss of wifi, and another smashed-glass-door robbery!
This was our FOURTH robbery in 2 months. There were 2 other shops broken into in Hillsdale the same night, but police think they were different robbers based on their style of searching. Ours was surgical, (Pokemon and other trading cards) the other break-ins were just destruction and ransacking. I wonder if they waved to one another down the parking lot?
It’s so sad looking at these images from Friday morning, January 19, and we’re still reeling just a little bit while in the process of filing our 4th insurance claim in 2 months and currently waiting on bars to be installed on the front doors. After 14 years in this location, I have thought about bars before but chose to not take on the pawn shop/prison-like look. Now, they can’t arrive soon enough. I hope they will help. If you think you may know this person, please contact the store and/or Portland Police, non-emergency #503-823-3333.
We believe this one person is responsible for all 4 break-ins. Note the diamond-like tattoo indicated by the yellow circle. Thank you for any help.
We hope YOU are all managing well, are safe with family and friends and your power has been restored. Don’t forget to exercise some self-care during these trying times. It definitely helps me. [exercise, diet, and of course, reading comics]
Thank you for your patience throughout the winter storm. We look forward and hope to see you soon. Meanwhile, look below for some new merch arriving at our starport this week.
Best regards, Other Worlds Team
Please Note: We have switched to our new Winter Store Hours (above). Please note that we will be closed on Mondays to catch up on projects.
Click the image to see all of this week’s new comics. Preorder or ask to add one to your pull box. 
Featured #1’s (and a #310 – which technically has a ‘1’ in it 🙂 
Preview STAR WARS THRAWN ALLIANCES #1
Preview RESURRECTION OF MAGNETO #1
Preview not recommended! KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #310NEXT WEEKEND: FEB 2 – 3, MAGIC PRERELEASE! REGISTER FOR PRERELEASE 
Unravel the Mystery
In a city that needs investigating, you’re the one on the job. Find out who committed the murders at Karlov Manor…before you become their next victim.
Magic: the Gathering, Murders at Karlov Manor, Gameplay Events: Prerelease: February 2–8 Global Tabletop Launch: February 9
Murders at Karlov Manor is the first set to feature the Play Booster—built for opening cool cards and jumping into a draft with friends. ARRIVING THIS WEEK! – Available in-store only. 
POKEMON: KORAIDON & MIRAIDON 6FT TABLE PLAYMAT -ULTRA PRO INTERNATIONAL
GREAT for parties! Table Playmats for the Pokemon TCG provide a soft fabric play surface which helps protect cards during gameplay. The non-slip rubber backing helps keep the Table Playmat from shifting during use. Playmats measure 30 inches wide.
NEW! PHANDELVER – THE SHATTERED OBELISK – MINIS
Journey beyond Phandalin with Wizkids’ Icons of the Realms line of pre-painted Dungeons & Dragons miniatures featuring characters new and old to enhance your Phandelver and Below! Collect all 47 miniatures from their newest set of randomly sorted monsters and characters featuring villains like Nezznar the Spider and nightmarish monsters like the grotesque Otyugh Mutate and Ettin Ceremorph. Each booster includes 4 random miniatures.GOTG 2 TODDLER GROOT CABLE GUY -EXQUISITE GAMING LTD
Standing 8″ tall, the Marvel Cable Guys can hold anything that fits in their hands!
Cable Guys are always compatible with most game controllers; including Playstation and Xbox Controllers as well as almost all mobile phones, hand-held electronic games and tablets too!
DAVID BOWIE IN COMICS HC (W) Lamy Thierry, Nicolas Finet (A) Various
From David Jones to David Bowie and from Space Oddity to Black Star, discover the fate of an artist with a thousand faces. He is one of the most influential and creative artists of the 20th century. He explored a thousand styles and crossed the ages with splendor. His loss leaves an immense void… to fill it, discover his incredible destiny in this comics biography.POKEMON TCG: SCARLET AND VIOLET: PALDEAN FATES: ELITE TRAINER BOX
Shine Bright with Pokémon from Paldea!
The spotlight glistens on Shiny Pokémon making their fated return to the Pokémon TCG! Shiny Pikachu blazes the path forward as Tinkaton, Ceruledge, Dondozo, and more than 100 other Shiny Pokémon follow. Meanwhile, Great Tusk and Iron Treads appear as Ancient and Future Pokémon ex, and Charizard, Forretress, and Espathra show off their own unique skills as Shiny Tera Pokémon ex.
Shed some light and discover sparkling wonders in the Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates expansion!
On Sale: Friday, Jan. 26. Limited in quantities. Purchase in-store only.COMING THIS SPRING! 
OOOOOH! I CAN’T WAIT!… coincides with the Chinese New Year – Year of the Dragon! “You are an amateur dracologist in the world of Wyrmspan, a place where dragons of all shapes, sizes, and colors roam the skies. Excavate a hidden labyrinth you recently unearthed on your land and entice these beautiful creatures to roost in the sanctuary of your caves.
During a game of Wyrmspan, you will build a sanctuary for dragons of all shapes and sizes. Your sanctuary begins with 3 excavated spaces—the leftmost space in your Crimson Cavern, your Golden Grotto, and your Amethyst Abyss. Over the course of the game, you will excavate additional spaces in your sanctuary and entice dragons to live there, chaining together powerful abilities and earning the favor of the Dragon Guild.
Wyrmspan is inspired by the mechanisms of Wingspan, though its 16+ unique elements make Wyrmspan a standalone game (not compatible with Wingspan).” – from publisher
Thank you for supporting our store, supporting the kids and for being an important part of our store-community! We know you have many options for your personal entertainment and we are grateful when you choose us.
As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for future content or just to let us know how we’re doing. Happy gaming and safe travels in all your adventures and comics reading!
Imagination is your superpower. Imagine. Create. Empower! -Other Worlds Team
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Standard Showdown is BACK!
Beginning Feb 10, join us on Saturdays at high noon (12pm) for Magic: Standard Showdown! These event are Standard format and entry is $10. Bring in your favorite Standard Deck. Currently, Standard goes all the way back to Innistrad Midnight Hunt. Prizes will include Set packs, Play packs and other prizes, and will be based on attendance and standings.
What Sets Are Legal in Standard?
The Lost Caverns of IxalanWilds of EldraineMarch of the Machine: The AftermathMarch of the MachinePhyrexia: All Will Be OneThe Brothers' WarDominaria UnitedStreets of New CapennaKamigawa: Neon DynastyInnistrad: Crimson VowInnistrad: Midnight Hunt
You can find the current Banned and Restricted cards here:Banned & Restricted | Magic: The Gathering
