Author Archives: Dave

About Dave

Dave Roman is the author of several graphic novels including Astronaut Academy: Zero Gravity, Teen Boat! and Agnes Quill: An Anthology of Mystery. He has contributed stories to Explorer: The Mystery Boxes, Nursery Rhyme Comics, and is the co-author of two New York Times bestselling graphic novels, X-Men: Misfits and The Last Airbender: Zuko’s Story. Roman is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts and worked as a comics editor for the groundbreaking Nickelodeon Magazine from 1998 to 2009. He lives in NYC with his wife, and fellow comic artist, Raina Telgemeier.

New Agnes Quill and io9 spotlight

Thanks to Lauren Davis at io9 for including Agnes Quill in their roundup of Webcomics to Terrify You This Halloween!
We’re back to regular updates with a brand new story called “There’s Nothing Attractive About Vampires” written and drawn by some guy named Dave Roman. 

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Gerard Way at Irving Plaza

When I was a student at SVA, my favorite place to see shows was Irving Plaza. So getting to see a former classmate perform there was a once in a lifetime thrill. I couldn’t be more stoked about the awesome music, comics and art Gerard Way continues to put out. I was floored that he [...]

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Halloween Decorations

I had a lot of fun decorating the windows for Halloween this year.

#windowart #windowmarkers #halloween #decorating
A video posted by Dave Roman (@yaytime) on Oct 10, 2014 at 3:10pm PDT

Ready for the trick or treat brigade!

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Thanks Sheboygan!

Raina and I had a great time at the Sheboygan Book Festival!

Participated in drawing jams.

Signed lots of books for cool people.

Hung out with amazing authors like Jesse Klausmeier and Laura Purdie Salas!

Explored the beautiful Bookworm Gardens, a must see destination for all kidlit fans!

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Halloween Music Share

I love sharing Halloween music with friends and family! I’ve got two CD’s worth of Halloween fun you can download here:
Yaytime4Halloween Complilations 1 & 2
If you’ve got your own mixes send them my way! The more eclectic the better!

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Going to Sheboygan!

October 11th, Raina and I will be at the Sheboygan Children’s Book Festival for the first time!
PROGRAMS & SCHEDULE:
11-11.45am Comic Inspiration!
Room: Maas Teen Learning Center
Husband-and-wife cartoonists Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy) and Raina Telgemeier (Sisters) will deliver a humorous discussion about growing up reading comics and how it affected the rest of their lives. They will then [...]

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MICE

Raina Telgemeier and I are special guests at this year’s MICE! The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo is a weekend event showcasing the best in local comics! This year, MICE will hold its fifth annual exposition, October 4 – 5 at Lesley University’s Porter Square campus.
University Hall at Lesley University
1815 Massachusetts Ave (Porter Sq.)
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 11am-4pm
All [...]

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New look!

I thought it would be fun to I dye my hair purple.

Maybe it was because I was excited about the new editions of Jellaby? Have you checked them out? You should!
But in less than two weeks most of the red started falling out, and now it’s mostly blue.

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SPX + Bookstore event!

It’s already time for another amazing Small Press Expo! It’s one of the best events of the year, and you should be a part of it!
September 13th & 14th
Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road.
North Bethesda, MD 20852
301-822-9200
Admission is $15 on Saturday & $10 Sunday. $20 for both days.
MORE INFO HERE

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International Literacy Day

Today is #InternationalLiteracyDay & I designed the official poster! Check out the International Reading Association’s twitter @IRAToday & website www.reading.org/ild for more info about this great initiative.
There are downloadable bookmarks and more!

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