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.

RIP Adam Schlesinger

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Dave

Fountains of Wayne were one of my all-time favorite bands. Adam Schlesinger produced so much other great music with tons of legendary folks. This is such a tragedy. I hate when people referred to Fountains of Wayne as a one-hit-wonder … Continue reading →

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In Quarantine with Ralf the Dog

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Dave

When you live alone in NYC, you gotta keep your self sane somehow…so I made a thing.

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Happy Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Dave

Getting my patriotism on by drawing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fan art.

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Two events at RJ Julia’s Booksellers

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Dave

I will be appearing on Saturday, June 23rd at each of the RJ Julia Booksellers locations! Be sure to check the times and store info! https://www.rjjulia.com/ and https://www.wesleyanrjjulia.com/ https://www.rjjulia.com/event/summer-reading-liftoff-author-dave-roman https://eaglet.wesleyan.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?EventDetailId=83696

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Thanks Clarksburg, MD!

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Dave

Amazing to see other people putting words in my characters’ mouths and capturing the personalities of the books. Such a warm welcome from Wilson Wims Elementary and everyone in Clarksburg, Maryland!

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Gaithersburg Book Festival, MD

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Dave

Saturday, May 19, 2018. WORKSHOP: Comics Character Team Up (with Special Guest) 11:10-NOON in the Children’s Workshop Tent. Come draw with us! Program: Science Comics Book Presentation with Joe Flood and Falynn Koch Time: 12:15- 1:05 P.M. Location: Willa Cather … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Chis Duffy!

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Dave

Happy birthday to my mentor, older brother from another mother, style icon, & man who has had more of a positive effect on my life than he will ever know. Love you, Chris!  

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Dave

During a residency, at the North Pole Community Theater, I developed separate one-man shows that explore my relationship to the holiday season.

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Library Con, Fair Lawn, NJ

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Dave

I’ll be at the Library Con hosted by the Fair Lawn Public Library on Sunday November 19th. Presenting at 2:30pm Facebook page Official description: Our five level building will don a mask and cape and transform into a celebration of … Continue reading →

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