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.

Holiday Party/Fundraiser at Grasshopper Comics

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Dave

Grasshopper Comics Annual Holiday Fundraising Party & Book Signing! Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Charity Raffle at Grasshopper Comics. All proceeds go to the John Thiessen Children’s Foundation (JTCF.org). There will be an afternoon drawing party with snacks, … Continue reading →

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VISIT Allentown Art Museum while you can!

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Dave

Here is a video tour of the exhibit “Drawing on Character: The Art of Children’s Graphic Novels” a selection of original artworks by illustrators Eric Wight (Frankie Pickle), Raina Telgemeier (Smile), Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy), and Matt Phelan (The Storm … Continue reading →

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Adventures in France

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Dave

I had an amazing time traveling through France, visiting Saint-Malo, LeMans, Mont Saint-Michel. Tons of photos on our FLICKR page. Saint-Malo is one of our favorite places in the world! Our traveling companion was Ted Naifeh, the amazing creator of … Continue reading →

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Grasshopper Comics, Williston Park, NY

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Dave

Grasshopper Comics Annual Holiday Fundraising Party & Book Signing! Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Charity Raffle at Grasshopper Comics. All proceeds go to the John Thiessen Children’s Foundation (JTCF.org). There will be an afternoon drawing party with snacks, … Continue reading →

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Holiday Open House at WORD Brooklyn

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Dave

Raina and I will be participating in the Holiday Open House at WORD in Brooklyn. Stop by for recommendations, donuts and hot chocolate, holiday movies, and more! Not sure what to get for your whole list? Not to worry — … Continue reading →

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Comics Arts Brooklyn signing

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Dave

I’ll be doing a signing at the First Second Books booth, 1-2pm at the Comics Arts Brooklyn festival on Saturday November 9th, 2013 Mt. Carmel Church 275 N. 8th St Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Comics Arts Brooklyn

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Dave

I’ll be doing a signing at the First Second Books booth, 1-2pm at the Comics Arts Brooklyn festival on Saturday November 9th, 2013 Mt. Carmel Church 275 N. 8th St Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Fall Fest & Art Exhibit in Allentown, PA

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Dave

Fall Festival: Worlds of Wonder Sunday, November 3 12-4pm Allentown Art Museum 31 North 5th Street Allentown, PA 18101 (610) 432-4333 NY Times bestselling authors Raina Telgemeier (Smile, Drama) and Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy, Last Airbender) will deliver a lively, … Continue reading →

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Off to France!

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Dave

I’ll be hanging out with Raina in France at the Quai des Bulles in Saint Malo. When I’m not out discovering new pastries I’ll be hanging around the Akileos booth, so if you are in town be sure to say … Continue reading →

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Explorer: The Lost Islands

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Dave

I’m super excited about the release of Explorer: The Lost Islands! This book is beautiful! You have to see a copy of the hardcover in person! I wrote a 16-page story for this anthology called “Desert Island Playlist”, which was … Continue reading →

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