Hillsboro’s first Westside Comic Con showcases the art of being a fan

Published on: 05/24/2026

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Justin Walter, of McMinnville, stands at his booth during Westside Comic Con 2026 on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Wingspan Event & Conference Center in Hillsboro. Walter said he has collected comics since the 1970s, when his uncle took him to a garage sale as a boy. His collection now includes an estimated 20,000 issues. Comic artist Joanne Chiang sits at her booth during Westside Comic Con 2026 on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Wingspan Event & Conference Center in Hillsboro. Chiang was among the artists, vendors and creators showcasing original work during the two-day Washington County convention celebrating comics, gaming and popular arts. Keith Tucker sits at his booth during Westside Comic Con 2026 on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Wingspan Event & Conference Center in Hillsboro. Tucker, a Portland artist and veteran animation storyboard artist, has worked on major animated shows including “Animaniacs,” “Pinky and the Brain,” “X-Men” and “Spider-Man.” Justin Walter, of McMinnville, stands at his booth during Westside Comic Con 2026 on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Wingspan Event & Conference Center in Hillsboro. Walter said he has collected comics since the 1970s, when his uncle took him to a garage sale as a boy. His collection now includes an estimated 20,000 issues. Justin Walter, of McMinnville, stands at his booth during Westside Comic Con 2026 on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Wingspan Event & Conference Center in Hillsboro. Walter said he has collected comics since the 1970s, when his uncle took him to a garage sale as a boy. His collection now includes an estimated 20,000 issues.