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.

Podcasts for the holidays

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Dave

Comics Are Great continues their tradition for the end of the year Holiday gift giving episode: Comics for The Holidays! I join Jerzy Drozd, Anne Drozd & Raina Telgemeier to help recommend all sorts of books for every type of … Continue reading →

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Astronaut Academy T-shirts

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Dave

For a limited time I’ll be selling Astronaut Academy t-shirts online! Printed on a heather gray, super light, ultra soft American Apparel 50/50 blend, this will be your most comfortable shirt to wear! It features space hero, Hakata Soy being … Continue reading →

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Hello Kitty: The Movie

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Dave

Jerzy Drozd & I collaborated on an action-packed comic called “Summer Spectacular” that appears in HELLO 40: A 40th Anniversary Tribute to Hello Kitty. This hardcover book is filled with forty gorgeously illustrated stories featuring one of the world’s biggest … Continue reading →

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Miami Book Fair Space Trio

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Dave

I’ll be returning to the Miami Book Fair in November! Here’s where to find me: Graphic Novel Space Adventures! Saturday, Nov 22nd 1 – 2pm Storytorium Stage (in Children’s Alley)- with Kazu Kibuishi (Amulet) and Ben Hatke (Zita the Spacegirl). … Continue reading →

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CAROUSEL for KIDS! Cartoon Slide Shows

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Dave

Dixon Place presents CAROUSEL for KIDS! Cartoon Slide Shows and other projected pictures Hosted by R. Sikoryak and Neil Numberman Featuring: Jon Chad, Charise Mericle Harper, Dave Roman, Raina Telgemeier, James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, & Alexis Frederick-Frost. Stories, gags, & … Continue reading →

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New Agnes Quill and io9 spotlight

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Dave

Thanks to Lauren Davis at io9 for including Agnes Quill in their roundup of Webcomics to Terrify You This Halloween! We’re back to regular updates with a brand new story called “There’s Nothing Attractive About Vampires” written and drawn by some guy … Continue reading →

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Gerard Way at Irving Plaza

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Dave

When I was a student at SVA, my favorite place to see shows was Irving Plaza. So getting to see a former classmate perform there was a once in a lifetime thrill. I couldn’t be more stoked about the awesome … Continue reading →

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Halloween Decorations

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Dave

I had a lot of fun decorating the windows for Halloween this year. #windowart #windowmarkers #halloween #decorating A video posted by Dave Roman (@yaytime) on Oct 10, 2014 at 3:10pm PDT Ready for the trick or treat brigade!

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Carousel for Kids! Nov. 15, 2014

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Dave

Dixon Place presents CAROUSEL for KIDS! Cartoon Slide Shows and other projected pictures Hosted by R. Sikoryak and Neil Numberman Featuring: Jon Chad, Charise Mericle Harper, Dave Roman, Raina Telgemeier, James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, & Alexis Frederick-Frost. Stories, gags, & … Continue reading →

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Thanks Sheboygan!

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Dave

Raina and I had a great time at the Sheboygan Book Festival! Participated in drawing jams. Signed lots of books for cool people. Hung out with amazing authors like Jesse Klausmeier and Laura Purdie Salas! Explored the beautiful Bookworm Gardens, … Continue reading →

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