Astronaut Academy

A blog dedicated to the new graphic novel about THE OUTER SPACE! Astronaut Academy: Zero Gravity by Dave Roman published by :01 First Second books. http://yaytime.com/books/astronaut-academy/

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Out of context comic panels from Astronaut Academy book 3. Obviously a homage to one of my favorite movies. Color by @jesncin published by @01firstsecond @mackidsbooks #astronautacademy #astronautacademysplashdown #maribellemellonbelly #comicsoutofcontext #comicart #kidscomics #cartoonart #kidlit #comicpanel #cuteart #chibi #comics #illustration #comicpaneloutofcontext #labyrinth #jimhenson #jareth #goblinking #goblins #Out of context comic panels from Astronaut Academy book 3. Obviously a homage to one of my favorite movies. Color by @jesncin published by @01firstsecond @mackidsbooks #astronautacademy #astronautacademysplashdown #maribellemellonbelly #comicsoutofcontext #comicart #kidscomics #cartoonart #kidlit

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Here’s our hero Hakata Soy vs. Rick Raven leader of the Gotcha Birds. What happens when these two rivals end up at the same beach party? Find out in Astronaut Academy: Splashdown from @01firstsecond hitting store shelves April 6th.

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Astronaut Academy Valentine’s Day cards for everyone you heart.

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Merry Bookmas! Did you know there is an all-new Astronaut Academy book coming soon?

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Photo of one of the first pages I penciled for Astronaut Academy: Splashdown. Title makes sense now right?

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Throwback to the original editions of Astronaut Academy. Printed at Staples Copy Center. Hand-folded & saddle-stitch stapled with love. Sold for 50 cents each. It’s very exciting to know that all these years later these silly stories will continue to live on in full-color editions from @01firstsecond

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As part of @newyorkcomiccon , you can enter to win a copy of Astronaut Academy by @yaytime + InvestiGators by @johngreenart, & many other cool graphic novels. Enter here: bit.ly/30KwggL @01FirstSecond @MacKidsBooks

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The Bill & Ted movies (& comic books by @evandorkin) helped shape my world view as a teen and were a big influence on my writing. I’m way excited for their latest adventure!

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Added some color to this page from Astronaut Academy: Re-Entry for Pride Week.

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Dave will be appearing on Saturday, June 23rd at each of the RJ Julia Booksellers locations! Be sure to check the times and store info! https://www.rjjulia.com/ and https://www.wesleyanrjjulia.com/

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Dave Roman will be appearing as part of Bedrock City Comic’s Free Comic Book Day celebration. You can find him at the following locations:

Saturday May 6th 10-12pm Bedrock City 1960 Store 4683 FM 1960 W Houston, TEXAS 77069

Saturday May 6th 1-7pm Bedrock City Westheimer Store 6516 WESTHEIMER RD SUITE D Houston, TEXAS 77057

Sunday, May 7 1:30p.m.  George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Dr, Richmond, TX 77469

*Drawing party and graphic novel presentation. 

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As a valentine to all the sweet readers of Astronaut Academy, I've drawn this comic page about what Doug Hiro gets up to when he’s not in school and has to spend time at his parent’s house. With the exception of the 2-pager I drew for HPA’s Fiction Kitchen Author Cookbook, it’s the first Astronaut Academy comic I’ve drawn since 2013! And the rare one in full-color. Want to see more? Stranger things could happen...

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Over the years I’ve done a ton of random drawings of the characters from the Astronaut Academy books. So I figured I’d start going through the hard drive and posting some here from time to time. Here’s one of Hakata Soy using his sonic blaster.

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Finally, it can be revealed! How Maribelle Mellonbelly makes her favorite dessert: Cupshakes!

It’s been almost three years since I last drew any of the Astronaut Academy characters. That’s way too long! So I am working on a brand new short story with Miyumi and Maribelle for Fiction Kitchen Author Cookbook! 

This cookbook includes recipes - some real, and some really only for entertainment - from some of our favorite authors and creators, including Hank Green, Laurie Halse Anderson, Mara Wilson, Jonathan Scalzi, Dave Roman, Sarah McCarry, NaNoWriMo, Mercedes Lackey, and more! Includes a one-year Friends of the Apparating Library membership.

The only way to get it is as an incentive for supporting the Harry Potter Alliance’s wonderful Apparating Library initiative. 

So go donate to the IndieGoGo campaign (there’s only a few hours left!), get awesome swag including new Astronaut Academy material!  Build a library, fight for libraries, and celebrate literacy all over the world!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/friends-of-the-apparating-library-2016#/

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New Teen Boat book available for pre-order! I’m really proud of this book and can’t wait for you to read it!