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.

Politics and Prose, Washington DC

Sepember 6th 2014 3:30pm at Politics & Prose in Washington, DC. Jimmy Gownley – The Dumbest Idea Ever! Dave Roman – Astronaut Academy: Re-entry Raina Telgemeier – Sisters Three graphic novels for younger teens focus on the struggles and relationships … Continue reading →

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San Diego Comic-Con photos 2014

Here’s a slightly belated posting of photos and memories from the insanely fun times we had at the San Diego Comic-Con this year! Thursday night, Gene Yang (American Born Chinese) and I drove out to the Barnes and Noble in … Continue reading →

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Sheboygan Book Festival, WI

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 … Continue reading →

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NYPL, St. Agnes Branch

I doing a comics-making workshop at the New York Public Library,  St. Agnes Branch on August 21 from 2:30 – 4:00. Official description: Join us this summer for amazing free programs…all about helping you create you own work.  Meet famous … Continue reading →

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Comic Con, San Diego

Here is where to find me at Comic Con International: San Diego from July 24th-27th. Thursday July 24th 4pm: Kids’ Heroes, Capes and Journeys: Does One Size Fit All? (Room 29A) Graphic novel authors and educators discuss how kids’ heroes … Continue reading →

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San Diego Comic Con schedule

Here is where to find me at Comic Con International: San Diego from July 24th-27th. Thursday July 24th 4pm: Kids’ Heroes, Capes and Journeys: Does One Size Fit All? (Room 29A) Graphic novel authors and educators discuss how kids’ heroes … Continue reading →

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Barnes & Noble Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA

Thursday July 24th at 7pm Dave Roman & Gene Yang presentation, live drawing & book signing Barnes & Noble Mira Mesa 10775 Westview Parkway San Diego, CA 92126 More info & store locator

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Comic Squad Release Party!

Drawing Party + Book Signing at Astoria Bookshop! Celebrate the new graphic novel anthology COMIC SQUAD: Recess and support Astoria’s awesome independent bookstore! There will be snacks! All ages welcome! July 9th, 6:30PM at Astoria Bookshop 31-29 31st St, New … Continue reading →

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ALA, T-shirts, Buttons & more!

ALA, the American Library Association Annual Conference in Las Vegas is this upcoming weekend, June 27th-June 30th! I will be sharing a table with Raina Telgemeier in Artist Alley Booth #2120 I’ll be debuting my brand new Astronaut Academy T-shirts… … Continue reading →

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Astoria Bookshop, Queens NY

Drawing Party + Book Signing at Astoria Bookshop! Celebrate the new graphic novel anthology COMIC SQUAD: Recess and support Astoria’s awesome independent bookstore! There will be snacks! All ages welcome! July 9th, 6:30PM at Astoria Bookshop 31-29 31st St, New … Continue reading →

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