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.

ALA Anaheim, CA

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Dave
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Interview time!

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Dave

Here are some links to recent interviews… Bildungsroman I talk with Little Willow about Teen Boat, Jax Epoch, my art style and transferring ideas to the final page. Plus favorite books, movies and tons more! I even discuss what I … Continue reading →

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The Revolution has begun!

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Dave

Jerzy Drozd & I have started a new podcast called Kids’ Comics Revolution! Connecting the worlds of comics, graphic novels & kid lit, each episode features interviews with authors and illustrators and reviews from teachers, librarians, booksellers, and kids! Official … Continue reading →

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Ronald McDonald House

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Dave

I was fortunate to once again participate in the annual Kids Comic Con visit to the NYC Ronald McDonald House. It’s an amazing place that I’m always happy to help in any way. The kids are so inspiring and we … Continue reading →

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Boat memories float forever

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Dave

There are so many amazing photos and videos from our Teen Boat Book Launch that I can’t possibly post them all! But check out the ARCHIVE POST for a taste of just how unbelievable a night we had!

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Birthday Team Up

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Dave

Happy Birthday to Raina Telgemeier, my partner in life, business, & birthdays!

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Book Launch Friday!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Dave

The Teen Boat! book launch will be held on the Waterfront Barge Museum, a 100-year-old, flat-bottomed wooden boat that will be docked at Pier 25 at Hudson River Park, surrounded by historic tugboats. The barge will be docked for the … Continue reading →

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Comics Quickfire! A success!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Dave

Saturday May 5th, and Sunday May 6th, 2012 at the Toronto Comics Art Festival 2012, we debuted the first ever Comics Quickfire! Part drawing jam, part fast-paced game show, volunteers from the audience were paired off with professional cartoonists in … Continue reading →

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Teen Boat Book Launch, NYC

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Dave

Teen Boat! makes the transformation from mini-comic to a full-color, hardcover collection (with over 30 pages of never before seen story!), published by Clarion Books. It’s the first graphic novel to truly combine the angst of being a teen with … Continue reading →

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Maine Comics Arts Fest

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Dave

Maine Comics Arts Fest at the Ocean Gateway in Portland, ME. Sunday, May 20th from 10-5pm I return to MeCAF with with John Green and Raina Telgemeier! This is a fantastic show with tons of family friendly comics and programming.

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