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.

One More Page Books. Arlington, VA

I’ll be at One More Page Books in Arlington, VA Wednesday, August 10th at 6:30 pm. Me and Raina will be doing a one-hour presentation and signing! Come by and get signed copies of Smile and Astronaut Academy, ask us … Continue reading →

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Con Report: San Diego Comic-Con 2011

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

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 … Continue reading →

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San Diego, CA: COMIC CON

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: … Continue reading →

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San Diego COMIC-CON

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: … Continue reading →

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Science Fiction Reading Series

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 … Continue reading →

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COMICS EXPRESS

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 … Continue reading →

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PODCAST INTERVIEW

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 … Continue reading →

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ALA New Orleans

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 … Continue reading →

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KIDS READ COMICS & More!

I’ll be in Michigan this weekend for the most ambitious comic-filled weekend EVER! FRIDAY JUNE 17th at 6PM: Ann Arbor District Library Kids Read Comics Kickoff Event! with Raina Telgemeier, Dave Roman, and Kevin Coppa We’re kicking things off with … Continue reading →

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