The Thompson Elk had a front row seat for Portland’s tumultuous history. Now it’s coming back for more

By Kristian Foden-Vencil (OPB)
April 2, 2026 5:17 p.m. Updated: April 3, 2026 11:15 p.m.

As the Thompson Elk returns to its spot in the middle of Main Street, a new comic book celebrates its rededication and revisits the statue’s 126-year history.