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.

Princeton, NJ Library event

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Dave

This Friday, August 14th! Book event + cartooning games for kids & teens at Princeton Public Library in Princeton, NJ at 3:00pm. More info at Princeton Library website.

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You’ve Got The Tide!

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Dave

You’ve got the TIDE! You’ve got the OCEAN! You’ve got… the trailer for TEEN BOAT! THE RACE FOR BOATLANTIS! Featuring animation by Denver Jackson and music by Eliot Drozd. YYEEEEEAAAAAHHHHH!!! The Race for Boatlantis webcomic is serializing now for free! … Continue reading →

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San Diego Comic Con!!!

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Dave

This year I’m an official guest of Comic-Con International! This is a huge honor! I’ve been going to Comic-Con since I was a teenager! I’ll have a table in the ARTIST ALLEY section, which is where you can find me … Continue reading →

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Green Apple Books, San Francisco, CA

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Dave

Wednesday, July 1 Green Apple Books on the Park event & book signing 1231 9th Ave San Francisco, CA 94122 (415) 742-5833 7pm

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Flying Colors, Concord, CA

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Dave

Friday, July 3 Flying Colors Comics Oak Grove Plaza Shopping Center, 2980 Treat Blvd Concord, CA 94518 (925) 825-5410 3-7pm

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Comic Con International, San Diego

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Dave

This year I’m an official guest of Comic-Con International! This is a huge honor! I’ve been going to Comic-Con since I was a teenager! I’ll have a table in the ARTIST ALLEY section table # HH15. Look for the Sisters … Continue reading →

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TCAF, Toronto

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Dave

May 9-10th I’ll be at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival! I’ll have a table with the Comics Bakery in the main exhibit floor (look for our Teen Boat! banner) in the Toronto Reference library all weekend, except for when I’m … Continue reading →

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Gaithersburg Book Festival, Maryland

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Dave

Here is where you can find me at the 2015 Gaithersburg Book Festival on Saturday, May 16th. Dave Roman & Jorge Aguire present Astronaut Academy & Dragons Beware! Meet the authors behind these two graphic novels from First Second books. … Continue reading →

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Thanks Learning Lamp!

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Dave

I had a great time at the Learning Lamp Children’s Book Festival in Johnstown, PA! Thanks everyone who came by to say hi, share artwork and collaborate in the drawing games! It was especially cool, getting to hang out with … Continue reading →

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Learning Lamp Children’s Book Festival

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Dave

April 10th-12th I’ll be an official guest at the Children’s Book Festival of Johnstown! The three-day festival is free and is geared to children in grades Pre-K through 6. Designed to bring books alive in an impactful and lasting way, … Continue reading →

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