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.

SPX photos

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Dave

Not a huge surprise that we had a great time at the Small Press Expo, since it’s one of our favorite shows! It’s always great to catch up with friends, discover new cartoonists, get completely inspired, and feel good about the future.

(Speaking of the future, here we are with the amazing Megan Brennan!)

(A drawing I [...]

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SMALL PRESS EXPO

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Dave

This weekend I’ll be at Small Press Expo in Bethesda, MD.
You can find me at Table F16 with Raina Telgemeier and John Green. Look for my brand new Astronaut Academy banner!

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KIRKUS REVIEWSVIDEO INTERVIEW

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Dave

While in Texas, earlier this summer, I recorded a video interview with Vicky Smith of Kirkus Reviews. It was especially fun, because Vicky was genuinely enthusiastic about Astronaut Academy and really seemed interested in knowing what my thoughts were behind it. I talk a lot about the quirky language, eclectic cast and emotional enthusiasm! The [...]

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Con Report: San Diego Comic-Con 2011

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Dave

I headed down to San Diego with John Green and Raina Telgemeier, but this was our first Comic-Con in almost 10 years without a table in the Small Press area.

Thanks to our great friends at

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Kids Read Comics 2011

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Dave

Kids Read Comics is one of the best small comic shows I’ve ever had the pleasure of attending, and this year’s event was no exception.
The convention has moved around suburban Detroit a few times during its three-year history, and this year’s event was staged in small-town Chelsea, MI—about a twenty-minute drive from Ann Arbor.

Raina [...]

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San Diego COMIC-CON

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Dave

From Wednesday, July 20th till Sunday, July 25th I will be in San Diego, CA for Comic-Con International! Here’s where you can find me…
THURSDAY, July 21
2:30-4:00 Signing at SLG Booth (#1815)
I’ll be signing copies of Agnes Quill: An Anthology of Mystery, and dreaming about the follow-up book.
FRIDAY, July 22
11:00-12:00 Signing at :01 First Second [...]

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Science Fiction Reading Series

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Dave

The New York Review of Science Fiction Readings presents: A Comics Spectacular!
Performances by Dave Roman & Molly Crabapple.
Hosted by Gina Gagliano.
Tuesday July 5th. 6:30 PM at The SoHo Gallery for Digital Art
The New York Review of Science Fiction Reading Series provides performances from some of the best writers in science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, etc. [...]

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COMICS EXPRESS

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Dave

The former editors and designers of Nickelodeon Magazine have teamed up to create Comics Express, a unique comic book collection to be sent to the kids of Joplin, Missouri, who have lost their homes in one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history.
The award-winning comic artists in Comics Express include:
Corey Barba, Ana Benaroya, Chris [...]

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PODCAST INTERVIEW

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Dave

I’m super excited to share this interview I did with author/illustrator, Katie Davis on her fantastic podcast, Brain Burps About Books!
Be a Space Cadet with Graphic Novels! Interview with Dave Roman
We talk about Astronaut Academy, Teen Boat, how art school can make you afraid to draw, proposing through comics, and tons of other fun [...]

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ALA New Orleans

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Dave

ALA Annual Conference…in New Orleans!!
Friday, June 24 – Monday, June 27
ALA is trying something new this year: there will be a special Artist Alley on the show floor for cartoonists! So, Raina and I will have a table (#1665 look for the SMILE banner), and you can come get signed copies of our books, t-shirts, [...]

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