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.

Comics Quickfire at TCAF

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Dave

Toronto Comics Art Fest is this weekend! TCAF is one of the best comic festivals in the world and I’ll be debuting a new book and live drawing game show! Comics Quickfire! Location: Toronto Reference Library, 2nd Floor: Appel Salon, … Continue reading →

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All over the place

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Dave

Here’s where to find me the next few days: Sunday April 29th MoCCA Art Fest in NYC at the following booths: 11AM: First Second 12AM: Abrams Comic Arts Monday April 30th, IRA International Reading Association conference in Chicago, IL 11AM: … Continue reading →

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MoCCA Art Fest, NYC

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Dave

I’ll be at the MoCCA Art Fest, 1 day only this year: Sunday April 29th. Here is where to find me: 11AM-12PM at the :01 First Second booth signing copies of Astronaut Academy and Nursery Rhyme Comics. 12:15PM-1:15PM at the … Continue reading →

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Garnerville, NY

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Dave

I’ll be in Garnerville NY at the Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library for a public event on Wednesday April 11th at 4:30PM. Come check out my visual presentation about graphic novels and do some interactive drawing. Should be fun! Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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Teen Boat Book Launch!

Posted on March 21, 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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Fireball action!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Dave
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Authors Unlimited, Patchogue, NY

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Dave

Saturday April 28th I’ll be appearing at Authors Unlimited in Patchogue, NY! Since I grew up on Long Island and my dad still lives in Patchogue this will be pretty rad. Plus a ton of other great authors are going … Continue reading →

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MangaNext Feb 24-26th

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Dave

February 24th-26th I’ll be at MangaNext! You can find me in the artist alley. MangaNext Sheraton Meadowland Hotel & Conference Center 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, NJ

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MangaNext, NJ

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Dave

February 24th-26th I’ll be at MangaNext! You can find me in the artist alley. MangaNext Sheraton Meadowland Hotel & Conference Center 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, NJ

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The Reading Bug

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Dave

GRAPHIC NOVEL NIGHT AT THE READING BUG! Friday Feb 17th at 5:00 PM Featuring a team up of kids’ graphic novel creators Jennifer Holm (Babymouse), Raina Telgemeier (Smile), and Dave Roman! Interactive comics reading, live drawing, and booksigning! THE READING … Continue reading →

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