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Things From Another World
10977 SE Main St, Milwaukie, OR 97222, United States
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Me
Review №1

Excellent little comic book shop. Staff are great and friendly, and the store features a large variety of genres and interests - always something for everyone! Its quickly become a favorite.

Er
Review №2

Nice clean store.Helpful staff.If more people read comics, theres be less war. *citation required.

St
Review №3

A staple of the PDX comic scene! You do yourself a disservice by not going to this absolutely beautiful comic shop. Figurines, trades, loose issues and more, Things From Another World is perfect for planning out your day of nerdy fun!

Ca
Review №4

This place is good for getting comics and what not.

Ja
Review №5

Given five stars, if only the selection hadnt gone down, statues, back issues, back wall of specialty collectors comics. so much within the last 2 years that I havent been there. I went through expecting nostalgia, instead I was a little let down for a change

Ju
Review №6

Bring Tweeterhead and SS 1/4 scale statues back and carry new Hot Toys please! Id buy 2 a month if they are in stock. I love this place. Everyone is chill and knowledgeable about comics, but the Portland one just had that extra sense of wonder that I miss.

Ka
Review №7

Shout out to Amelia for helping my kiddo find a new series 💯

Mi
Review №8

I love visiting this place. As a person who came to comics after the first decade of superhero movies...well I didnt know much of anything about the graphic novels. Why I love this place is no matter how stupid my question may be, Im always treated with total respect. The employees seem eager to help me find my next series. I would recommend fish shop to everyone from collectors to those absolutely new.

si
Review №9

Helpful staff they have a lot of the new comic books in they dont have a huge backlog section and it in a fun neighborhood

Je
Review №10

Not only do they have Hot Toys and exclusive comic books, but the employee at this location really looked like he loved his job, which made my experience even better. Don’t waste your time at the other location.

Ja
Review №11

I am truely blessed this store still exists!

Cy
Review №12

Fun store, lots of graphic novels,figures, comic books and games. Decent prices.

Ma
Review №13

My go-to for comics and MtG. Employees are friendly and helpful.

Ch
Review №14

Friendly service and I found the comic books I was looking for and I will go there again

Sc
Review №15

Friendly employee, excellent selection of recent issues and tons of graphic novels and trades!

Er
Review №16

Pretty disappointed, not many back issues and a bunch of overpriced toys, not at all what I was hoping for from a store with this kind of reputation

Fu
Review №17

The employees are wonderful to work with but multiple times the system that is used to track peoples subscription boxes has messed up and left me missing comics I ordered many weeks prior. Their system needs to be fixed.

Yo
Review №18

Love the store, very cool and a wide range selection of newer comics available. I left with a poster for $10, will be going back for more :-)

Ja
Review №19

This is a great little comic shop. It is very well laid out, great decor (very modern and simple, which I liked). Its not overly crowded, which I also liked. The worker was attentive not aggressive. The only hiccup for me was the slightly small selection. I like all of the above, but I didnt see any back issues or things like that. But for new subs and orders, it seemed a good location.

Ke
Review №20

Best comic store in the PDX region.

Ke
Review №21

Amazing selection, great staff.

El
Review №22

Great place! I shop here for Xmas every year and always receive great service and great recommendations. Staff are very well informed.

Ca
Review №23

My kids and I love this store! The people that work here are so nice and helpful. The comic books are great! The toys are amazing! And all the little blind box kind of toys you can imagine are there. We just went there today for the walking dead day and they GAVE us bandanas, a twd comic book, a pin/button, and a book mark! So cool!

Ja
Review №24

Feels like it lost something, imo they are getting their groove back and when they do ill be back there

Da
Review №25

Excellent selection of a wide variety of products. Doesnt mark up prices for items that are trending. Always go here first

Ar
Review №26

When I was younger, this was one of my go to shops for figures. They have been lacking a lot recently. I miss the days that they would sell stuff like minimates. Get more of that! I tend to mostly come for Mezco when they have them and some dc

Am
Review №27

You gotta go at least once! Such a fun place.

EL
Review №28

I ordered a figure for the first time from TFAW as they had the figure in stock and the best price. My order was shipped timely and packaged perfectly. One of the best online purchases from a collectibles store. I will be ordering from them again and I highly recommend this store.

Da
Review №29

Wide selection of all the fun stuff

Te
Review №30

Excellent pre-order system!

Ca
Review №31

Went in to the shop today looking for a few things and just to browse around. Drew was both helpful and knowledgeable about everything I was looking for. We had a wonderful time in the shop and will definitely be back in the future. Very impressed with the costumer service. If I could give Drew 10 stars I would.

Ky
Review №32

Awesome shop. Huge selection on comics, graphic novels, and manga. If they dont already have it in stock they will find you pretty much anything with a reasonable turnaround time. Prefect place to find gifts for pretty much anyone. Tons of figurines and statues, keychains, pins magnets, blind box toys, etc etc. They have daily deals example Fridays they do discounts on magic cards. With an awesome location, and generally friendly and welcoming staff, its worth a look. Guaranteed youll leave with something you had no intention of hahaha

Ca
Review №33

Amazing inventory and great service. The owner really likes his job and it shows.

Ka
Review №34

So much love for this store! If they dont have what I need, they make sure I get it if they have it in their inventory within a few days.

Ia
Review №35

Ive never been to the store, but I have preordered a handful of books from them for highly demanded new releases. One copy I received came in bad shape. I contacted the company, and Kyle replied within a day and had a resolution in place. Not only did they replace the book for free, they paid the shipping cost, and allowed me to retain the beat up copy of the book. Great customer service, great experience, would recommend to anyone!

Sa
Review №36

Super friendly staff. They always help me find just what Im looking for and are amazingly patient with my kids as they spend their Christmas money. Extra bonus is the box discount! (Subscribe to several different comics, they pull them for you so you wont miss anything plus you get the discount!) I absolutely reccomend them.

Ni
Review №37

I had two little kids with me. I walked in with a mask on. The associate working asked if my 7 year old son and 3 year old niece had masks. I asked, is that a store choice. He said no, it’s an Oregon law thing. I said no, 12 and younger are not required to wear masks. He said, oh I don’t remember or know anything about that. He had attitude and was stressed about kids being in the store. We bought about $35.00 of merchandise and the whole time I felt awkward in the store. It’s a really nice store. I would come back, but not if that associate is working. Thanks and hopefully people working in your store need to know the rules that apply to everyone walking into your store, especially in this COVID time!

da
Review №38

Amazing place!! Too bad the models and gunpla selection is so limited but great for comics, manga, and graphic novels.

Je
Review №39

I love this place but it could just be because I, came here with my friends all the time as a teen. The staff is Awesome theyre super funny and friendly. The people working here know there stuff and they are vary helpfully. They are happy to answer questions you might have to.They sell action figures and comics and other goodes. They dont try and push you in to buy things.One of the staff members was super generous and donated to a raffle we hosted To raise money for my son service dog. We raise the money and got the dog. All because of caring people andstore like this one. This store and its Employees are near and dear to my heart.

Au
Review №40

Excellent pricing. Better than online. Paid about $400 in one shopping trip. Recommended.

se
Review №41

The employee working the day my boyfriend and I went was behind the counter harassing customers about wearing a mask and literally cursing at them if the mask slipped below their nose. Wont go back. It made the experience weird and gave the store a bad image considering that was my first impression.

da
Review №42

No older comics, just new stuff...very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

M
Review №43

The stores are poorly lit, poorly laid out, and generally have a tense and uncomfortable vibe to them. Turns out that’s because TFAW was letting the owners brother call black employees “BOY” like it was no big deal while a VP abused subordinates across locations. TFAW’s selection is mediocre and its ethics as a company are more than suspect. Support Dark Horse comics creators but STAY AWAY from these places if you’re a woman, black, or any brand of queer presenting. I’ll revise this if and when there are any changes because there are tons of good comics here, but comics < people and I don’t see any real impetus for change.

Mi
Review №44

A great local shop with amazing employees. If there is a new comic or graphic novel you are looking for, chances are they have it. Each person is bound to have their own experience here, but mine have always been great. I would give the shop 5 stars, but only giving it 4 because they have too much space taken up by Funko Pops and not enough D&D minis or dice to choose from. Again, thats just what I enjoy buying. Either way, I would totally recommend this place to anyone.

Sy
Review №45

Im trying something new for storing fabric that I heard about from a friend where acid-free comic book boards are used to fold fabric around to give your collection uniformity and stability. I called earlier to confirm availability and, when I arrived, the associate remembered my request and was beyond helpful.

Ma
Review №46

Great selection of comic book figures action figures games and much more very family friendly something for everyone great unique items

Tr
Review №47

You will always leave with a smile on your face and a really cool geaky item from the store every thing in there grabs your attention

Ki
Review №48

This place is rad! Staff is helpful in finding what you like and there is so much good stuff to pick from!

Ge
Review №49

It’s a local comic shop, franchise... Prices aren’t the best but they are fun to walk around in. Staff always friendly

Sw
Review №50

As a professional hoarder of Funko Pops, I was very pleased with the hundreds of options with which to mindlessly squander my disposable income. And they have really great people working here too. None of them judged me at all, at least not until after I left.

na
Review №51

Great stuff

Ch
Review №52

Great place to go if youre looking for brand new items though depending on the item the pricing can be above retail by a bit. If you collect older items back issue Comics Etc dont expect to find anything like that here. They dont carry anything thats older than maybe a year or so at best.

Ca
Review №53

One of the best places for comics and collectibles!! Always a fare price, always great friendly staff, always loads of fun with great finds! Highly recommend:)

wi
Review №54

This is a good shop thats close to my home, they always have what im looking for, but if they dont then they order it for me. And the employees are always friendly and helpful, i love comic books and i love things from another world. I only do business here.

Kr
Review №55

Very friendly staff, extremely helpful!

Lo
Review №56

Cool comic book store. Has some unique items for sale. Location in downtown Milwaukie has good parking and easy access.

Ka
Review №57

This large bright store offers a large array of things. Comic books, graphic novels, trade paperbacks, toys, games, collectibles. Theres guides for tabletop and video games. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit... Or two... Or five.

Ne
Review №58

Love it

Bo
Review №59

All I can say is that this pace is awesome! If you are a geek like me, or just enjoy comics every once and a while, this place is for you! You have to see their unique collection of statues, action figures and comics. It will blow your mind!

Cl
Review №60

Great comic book shop, full of all kinds of geek paraphernalia. The staff is awesome. Sean, the guy who runs the place, is super sweet, and somehow remembers customers and their interests... hes constantly recommending new books to my tastes. I only relatively recently got into comic books (thanks to the Iron Man movies), and its daunting to enter the world of comics books right now, because there are decades of stuff... its hard to know where to start. Sean recommended a good place to get into it, and now Im like an old pro.Love this place. Its our weekly go-to place for comics and geek stuff, and I have a ridiculous pull-list (comic book subscriptions) because of how much I love this place.

Ma
Review №61

My family and I love going here. Friendly, patient staff, and their subscription service is really cool feature. Always interesting memorabilia to peruse, from gaming to abstract anime to comic icons.

Ad
Review №62

Very new to comics but Ive gone in here a hand full of times and the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Really cool selection of collectibles and Pops! Keep it up guys!

Ja
Review №63

Great store and specially kids will love this place. Full of comics. Employees knowledgeable and helpful. I like this place and it always have been great spending time here.

Da
Review №64

Place to go for action figures and figurines

Wh
Review №65

Clean comic book store. Staff is polite and helpful. They have a few board/card games, many Funko Pop figures, high quality hero figures, and more. They have a wide variety of comics and graphic novels. A decent collection of manga.If youre looking for a specific comic I highly recommend checking this place out. If you are looking to get into comics or want to get a series I recommend signing up for a subscription service through them. Theyll order and hold a copy of each issue for you.

We
Review №66

Its a good place to find all you need. If they dont have it. They help you and request the things you need.

sc
Review №67

A little over priced and mostly just new comics.

Se
Review №68

Staff and the store deliver graphic novels and figurines professionally. Content wise I give Dark Horse and its allies one star. If you want to know what the elite want you to think come here. It is scary to see how readily young people relate to the merchandise. Bottom line, Dark Horse is working hard to create the distopian futures portrayed in its graphic novels.

Ka
Review №69

Always delightful and helpful

Ke
Review №70

AWESOME !!!! Wonderful people (employees) to see and learn from. A great place to buy comics and collectables. One of our favorite places to go. Three thumbs up or more depending on which planet you ate from.

He
Review №71

Excellent customer service (got a 10% discount on a couple of purchases), the staff were very helpful. Awesome collectibles and a nice choice of comics as well. Great store!

K.
Review №72

Really like this comic shop. The employees are polite, some are very willing to hold a conversation. The store usually has what I am looking for, and if they dont they order it to the store if possible. Clean store, clean employees, great place.

Ca
Review №73

Great comic shop with lots of selection and associated merchandise. They have a shelf dedicated to Dark Horse (the offices are across the street).The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Great shop.

Ch
Review №74

My family enjoys coming to this awesome all comic items store. My favorite is Wonder Woman & my boys like all the Comic books to choose from. My two oldest sons like the Walking Dead Series. I hope you find your favorite comic book here from Things From Another World!

Na
Review №75

I stopped in here with my brother and the staff was very polite and helpful. They have a nice variety of comics and collectibles.

Al
Review №76

Ermahgerd! Its for nerds! Loved it. Going back. Bringing the family. Bringing the kids. Bringing the friends. My new favorite spot.

Ja
Review №77

Ive been coming here for years. The staff is always amazing and I never fails to find something great.

Ch
Review №78

Love it! There is always something new to check out. Lots of comics and graphic novels! Staff is always friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it!

Co
Review №79

I use to love this place, they they got one of the worse crews Ive ever seen. I use to drop around 300 dollars or more a month here, not anymore. Half the time they have been unable to answer simple questions about products or upcoming releases, even about titles their parent company makes (that is the crazy part isnt it?). The last few times I got ignored by the staff, 2 times up to 20 minutes while they were BSing with other customers.

jo
Review №80

Very helpful love it !🙂

Ke
Review №81

If Wow could say everything that I want to say about this place then I would leave it at that. The staff is a pleasure to talk to and those 30% to 50% of deals are just awesome. Last week was my first time going there andni will be going there from now on.

Co
Review №82

Do you like comics? Do you like Sci-Fi toys, sculptures and accessories? Then this is the right place.It has the bonus of being surrounded by the offices of Dark Horse Comics, which I think is pretty cool.

wi
Review №83

Awesome selection, friendly people, never boring!

Ch
Review №84

My first time in a comic store, & it was a fun experience, noliagable staff, lots of variety, clean, comfortable atmosphere! My boyfriend took me in here to buy my first comic book, its never to late to start getting into them, Im 42! Go check it!

Aa
Review №85

This is a peaceful environment where a person can get lost in a vast array of stories. Friendly and very helpful staff. This is my go to comic store.

Os
Review №86

Great comic store, part of dark horse comics who have their offices next door! A bit of everything: statues, comics, toys, funkos, graphic novels, some apparel and pretty cool exclusive dark horse merch. Definitely a place to check out if you are into comic book culture and in the south of PDX area

Ry
Review №87

Dark Horse Comics lovely little old-school shop. Excellent selection, helpful staff, lots of cool collectibles. I was a regular customer of Pegasus Comics back before there was a Dark Horse, and TFAW carries on the spirit nicely.

JJ
Review №88

Always leave there excited to get home and read something new.

Ma
Review №89

Good selection & helpful staff. They love to give recommendations and chat about comics. Accessible & easy to find.

Mi
Review №90

Quick story ... So, I dropped off my ballot in the nick of time at the downtown Milwaukie ballot box. Im feeln good... proud to have voted. Im now rolling down Main St. towards home. Hello City Hall; Hello life size Alien & Predator display; Hello Dark Horse Comics. By now my inner geek is turned on 100% (I love my neighborhood). Anyhow, by the time Things From Another World rolls into view, Ive decided to stop. The thing is this - I enjoy the Geekie Tikis, and I had eye-balled - nearly a year ago - Dr. Strange. At the time, I told myself not to splurge, so I quelled my inner fan boy with a 75% off Thor Tiki... not the same, but I swore that Id return!Fast forward to this evening - I head inside, and I ask the clerk, if they have any Marvel Tikis left. The gent behind the counter says that they are sold out.Noooooooooooo!Then he says, Let me check one other spot 🤞 As he walks away, I am already starting to kick myself for having not stopped by sooner - doh!He comes back and says he has one left, and its DOCTOR STRANGE!!! Woot! - Mine! Early birthday gift to myself! 😁🤓And the moral of the story is, good things can happen on election day! 😁Thank you Things From Another World!- Michael

Jo
Review №91

They always have what I need. If not they get it from another store for you fast and free. :)

La
Review №92

A beautiful looking, well organized store. Unfortunately, I seldom find much merchandise that strikes my fancy. Staff is helpful and friendly.

Ma
Review №93

Always super helpful staff and amazing selection

Da
Review №94

So many awesome titles and things to see and buy.

Jo
Review №95

Awesome collection of Gundam models and great comics. The owner is really nice and helped us with what we were looking for.

Pa
Review №96

The employees are awesome and vary relatable and gives the perfect recommendations for what to read. The store also has as an awesome selection of comics, merch, and table top games.

Ke
Review №97

Always love coming here when I visit Oregon great service awesome selection for figures and other great things !

ir
Review №98

Awesome comic shop. Great selection of current issues and trade paperbacks. Lots of statues and figurines. Small back issue selection and all your comic storage supplies.

Aa
Review №99

My kids and I love to wander through. Theres always something interesting to look at. This place is exactly what every comic book store should aspire to be.

Sa
Review №100

This place is my jam! I go here for all things nerdy and dirty! The place rocks, and the Staff are awesome and know their stuff!

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  • Address:10977 SE Main St, Milwaukie, OR 97222, United States
  • Site:http://tfaw.com/
  • Phone:+1 503-652-2752
Categories
  • Collectibles store
  • Comic book store
  • Game store
  • Toy store
  • Trading card store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–2:45PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:11AM–2:45PM
  • Thursday:11AM–2:45PM
  • Friday:11AM–2:45PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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