Portland: Rose City Comic Con

PORTLAND — Rose City Comic Con returns in early September to Portland and teams up once again with Portland’s iconic Powell’s Books to present its annual Book Fair. Fans can look forward to meetups for book lovers, a select number of limited Advanced Readers’ Copies, as well as dynamic panel conversations featuring some of today’s most exciting authors, offering insights into their creative process and the publishing industry. Each panel will be followed directly by an author signing featuring the authors from that panel.

This year’s literary line-up is a powerhouse mix of best-selling and award-winning voices in fantasy and science fiction. Guests include Hugo and Nebula Award winner Charlie Jane Anders (All the Birds in the Sky), best-selling and award-winning author John Scalzi (Old Man’s War), Lambda Literary Award winner Ryka Aoki (Light From Uncommon Stars), and fan-favorite T. Kingfisher, known for her whimsical and darkly enchanting tales like Swordheart and Nettle & Bone. Also appearing are Aiden Thomas, author of the breakout hit Cemetery Boys; Casey McQuiston, the best-selling voice behind Red, White & Royal Blue; and Terry Brooks, legendary creator of the iconic Shannara series. Dynamic talents, including Rachel Gillig (The Knight and the Moth), Nia “N.E.” Davenport (The Blood Trials), Makiia Lucier (Dragonfruit), Gabriella Buba, and Isa Agajanian round out the weekend.

“We are excited to be bringing together some of the most celebrated and groundbreaking voices in fantasy and science fiction for our Rose City Comic Con fans,” commented Lauren Dabb, Event Director of Rose City Comic Con. “We’re especially proud to be partnering with Powell’s Books for the third year in a row to create a one-of-a-kind Book Fair experience that highlights both beloved bestsellers and bold new voices.”

Books for all author guests are available for preorder at rosecitycomiccon.com/book-fair. At the event, fans who purchase a John Scalzi title at the official RCCC Bookstore powered by Powell’s Books will receive a free ARC of his upcoming book The Shattering Peace, while supplies last!

Additionally, Rose City Comic Con will offer a separately ticketed, romance-themed Bookish Brunch on the morning of Saturday, September 6th—National Read a Book Day. Host Devan Pascale of Grand Gesture Books, a local queer, Black-owned romance bookstore, will provide entertainment while fans enjoy a light meal and get to know fellow lit-lovers. Authors Casey McQuiston, T. Kingfisher, Rachel Gillig, Gabriella Buba, and Nia Davenport will also be on hand to sign books. Tickets to this event are available here.

Rose City Comic Con will be held September 5-7, 2025, at the Oregon Convention Center. Attendee badges may be purchased at Rose City Comic Con.

About Rose City Comic Con

Rose City Comic Con is Portland’s largest and most dynamic pop culture convention, uniting over 60,000 passionate fans for an unforgettable weekend celebrating comics, cosplay, anime, gaming, books, celebrities, and all things geek. With a bold spirit as unique as Portland itself, Rose City Comic Con is proudly weird, wildly creative, and fiercely inclusive. Signature experiences include Rose City Jr. for families, the whimsical Book Fair, cosplay haven Destination Cosplay, anime hotspot Anime Yokocho, and Creator Pro for industry pros and aspiring talent alike. Produced by LeftField Media, Rose City Comic Con is where fandoms thrive, friendships form, and creativity takes center stage.

AboutLeftField Media

LeftField Media, LLC is an events company focused on developing face-to-face events in a range of communities rooted in contemporary culture and shared passion. LeftField was formed in 2014 by Greg Topalian (President, LeftField Media) and is now owned by Topalian and Clarion Events Ltd. With a keen sense of the evolving needs of businesses and their consumers, as well as new opportunities created by change, LeftField takes a clean slate approach to its work. LeftField’s portfolio includes Awesome Con (awesomecon.com), Washington D.C.’s Comic Con; Rose City Comic Con (rosecitycomiccon.com), in Portland, OR; Anime NYC (animenyc.com), New York City’s Japanese pop culture festival; and Anime Frontier (animefrontier.com) in Dallas-Fort Worth. LeftField Media is headquartered in Shelton, CT (leftfieldmedia.com).