Comic Noir: The Art of Joëlle Jones June 4, 2009

The Art Institute of Portland Gallery is hosting Portland comic book artist Joëlle Jones and writer Jamie S. Rich in a unique first look at their collaborated novel "You Have Killed Me," due July 2009 from Oni Press. On view will be excerpts and original pages from the book, as well at the opportunity to speak to the artist and writer about the new book and the creative process behind it.

The June gallery show, titled "Comic Noir: The Art of Joëlle Jones," will debut on First Thursday with an artist reception from 6-8 p.m. at the College.

Daily gallery hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday to Thursday; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday; and 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday. Exhibit runs through June 27.