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.

Family Music & Book Fest, Northhampton, MA

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Dave

Raina Telgemeier and I will be part of the Meltdown Family Music and Book Festival! Along with Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Lunch Lady) & other awesome authors and musicians. Here is the full schedule: 10:40 a.m. – Tanya Lee Stone 11:40 … Continue reading →

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Drawing Party at Bergen Street Comics

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Dave

Saturday March 1st at Bergen Street Comics Join Raina Telgemeier, Dave Roman, and Laura Lee Gulledge for two fun filled events! 3:00-5:00 Drawing Party Games for kids & teens 7:00-9:00 Comics Party w/Presentation

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Read it here first!

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Dave

I made valentine’s day fan art for some of my :01 First Second friends, Ben Hatke (Zita the Spacegirl) and Zack Giallongo (Broxo).

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Bergen Street Comics, Brooklyn NY

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Dave

Saturday March 1st at Bergen Street Comics Join Raina Telgemeier, Dave Roman, and Laura Lee Gulledge for two fun filled events! 3:00-5:00 Drawing Party Games for kids & teens 7:00-9:00 Comics Party w/Presentation

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Real Men Read event

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Dave

I will be a guest at the 6th Annual Real Men Read! event in Delaware. February 4th at Alfred G. Waters Middle School. Doors Open at 6:00pm FREE! Keynote Address by legendary author, Jack Gantos! Books will be sold at … Continue reading →

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LitWorks, Norridge IL

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Dave

I’m excited to be a part of the 2014 LitWorks Teen Book Fest! Saturday April 5th 9am-4am Norridge, IL Eisenhower Public Library & Ridgewood H.S. present a FREE event for Teens to meet six exciting authors, to celebrate teen reading, … Continue reading →

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Real Men Read, Delaware

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Dave

6th Annual Real Men Read! February 4th at Alfred G. Waters Middle School. Doors Open at 6:00pm FREE! Keynote Address by author, Jack Gantos! Books will be sold at the event.

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Dave

I thought it would be fun to make a seasonal commercial for graphic novels, the perfect gift for the holidays! Inspired by the Kraft cheese commercials that used to play between holiday specials when I was growing up. Why not … Continue reading →

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Order books for the holidays

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Dave

For a limited time only, I’m offering signed/personalized copies of the Astronaut Academy books. For $12 each (shipping included). If you’d like the books to arrive before Christmas definitely place your order by December 17th! Paypal to thecomicsbakery@gmail.com (be sure … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Book recommendations for the holidays

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Dave

Watch Raina Telgemeier and I in our winter sweaters as we join Jerzy Drozd and librarian superstar, Sharon Iverson (AADL) for a festive talk about fantastic graphic novels & comic books to give as gifts for the holidays. Lots of … Continue reading →

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