I have an exhibit of my original comics artwork at the joint show “Words Unspoken,” alongside Len Davis, at SIU’s Sharp Museum (West Gallery, Faner Hall, Door #12, 1000 Faner Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901). The show will be up during regular gallery hours through April 25th.
This will be awesome and weird— I’ll be the designated “Artist in the Atrium” for the Cleveland Museum of Art (11150 East Blvd.), making art live (and I’ll bring materials for other folks to create with too!) on Saturday, March 21st from 11:00am-3:00pm. See you there!
Afterward, I’ll be doing a signing at Superscript Comics and Games from 5:00-7:00 pm.
I’ll be doing a signing in the Cleveland area at Superscript Comics and Games (13361 Madison Ave., Lakewood OH 44107) from 5-7pm. See you there!
I’ll be in Carbondale as a special guest for SIU’s Saluki Con on Saturday, April 18th from 10am-5pm! I’ll have books, prints, and some original artwork available as well.
It’ll be at the SIU Student Center (1255 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901), and will coincide with a visit I’m making to SIU along with an exhibition of my original artwork at the Sharp Museum.
I’ll fill in additional details and programming as they are confirmed!
I’ll be in Mt. Vernon, IN for the Alexandrian Library Mini Con (115 W. 5th St., Mount Vernon, IN 47620) on Saturday, April 25th from 11:00-2:00, where I’ll have books, prints, and some original artwork available. See you there!
Once again, I’ll be proudly tabling in the DC area at the Small Press Expo— I’ll have books, prints, and original artwork for sale, but most important, SPX will feature the debut of both my new graphic novel Diana and the expanded paperback rerelease of my Eisner-nominated Come Again!
SPX will take place at the Bethesda North Marriott (5701 Marinelli Rd., Rockville, MD 20852)— Saturday 9/12 from 11:00am-7:00pm, and Sunday 9/13 from 12:00-5:00pm.
I’m also working on plans for an event the Friday before SPX at a DC art gallery— more info on that as it’s confirmed.
Table number and other details TBC!
I’ll be tabling at A2CAF at the Ann Arbor District Library (343 S. 5th Ave.) on Saturday, October 3rd from 11:00am-5:00pm, and I’ll have copies of my brand new graphic novel Diana a few days ahead of publication day, as well as my other books, new prints, and original artwork.
Details and programming TBC!
I’ll be doing a book-release signing for Diana (and the expanded rerelease of Come Again and Fall Through) a few days ahead of publication date at Bloomington’s own Vintage Phoenix Comics (114 E. 6th St.) on Sunday, October 4th from 2-4pm!
I’ll also have some new prints and original artwork, in case you’re interested.
Be sure to head over to Morgenstern Books on Nov. 12th at 6pm for a talk about Diana and the entire triptych of books—looking forward to discussing it all!
I’ll be discussing my work and process on the new graphic novel Diana, as well as Fall Through and Come Again as an interconnected triptych of books at Morgenstern Books (849 S. Auto Mall Rd.) on Thursday, November 12th at 6:00 pm— plus Q&A and signing!
I’ll be discussing my work on Diana (as well as its interconnected books Fall Through and Come Again) with moderator extraordinaire Caitlin McGurk in Columbus, OH on Friday the 13th of November— details and location TBC! Q&A and signing to follow.
If you’re a student at the Cleveland Institute of Art, I’ll be doing a “Lunch on Fridays” interview about my work and creative path on Friday, March 20th from 12:15-1:30 pm at the Peter B. Lewis Theater (11610 Euclid Ave.). See you there!
There’ll be a signing the next evening at Superscript, but I’m happy to sign books while at CIA as well!
I’m honored to be a special guest at OAX, a show dedicated to original artwork from an incredible lineup of cartoonists and illustrators!
OAX will be happening February 20-22 at the DoubleTree Hotel (5780 Major Blvd.) in Orlando, FL. I’ll be selling original pages, illustrations, and a handful of commissions at table A39— and as a bonus, my art dealer Athenaeum Comic Art will have more artwork of mine at their booth as well!
I also made an original piece to be auctioned off on the 21st, with a portion of the auction price going to benefit the Hero Initiative and the Jack Kirby Museum. Here it is, featuring my late, great friend and collaborator John Lewis flanked by Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler— proxy bidding is now open here.
I’ll be doing a local signing at Vintage Phoenix Comics (114 E. 6th) on Saturday, February 7th from 2-4pm for the release of The Twilight Zone #4— and any other books you’d like signed.
I’ll bring some original artwork as well, in case you’re interested in buying any or just looking at it. See you there!
I’ll be tabling at my local indie comics show, BAMF— at Harmony School gym (909 E. 2nd St.) on Saturday, December 6th from 12-6 pm! It’s a benefit for the Bloomington Anarchist Black Cross.
I’ll have books, prints, and original artwork. See you there!
My first ever events in Cleveland! I’ll be tabling at Genghis Con— at the Pivot Center (2937 W 25th St) on Sunday, November 30th from 11am-5pm. See you there!
I’ll be in Cleveland the night before Genghis Con, doing a signing at Carol & John’s Comic Shop (Kamm’s Plaza,
17462 Lorain Ave.) on Saturday, November 29th from 6:00-7:00 pm. See you there!
I’ll also bring some original artwork for sale, in case anyone’s interested.
I’ll be in St. Louis for SLICE, selling and signing books at my table! Updates as they are available.
I have five pieces of original artwork from the March trilogy on display as a part of the Norman Rockwell Museum’s “Imprinted: Illustrating Race” exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum (2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington DE 19806) from October 18th, 2025 to March 1st, 2026.
The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10am-4pm.
My pieces will be alongside work by Norman Rockwell, Thomas Nast, Jerry Pinkney and Brian Pinkney, Arthur Burdette Frost, Romare Bearden, Emory Douglas, Howard Pyle, Loveis Wise, Rudy Gutierrez, Robyn Philips Pendleton, Zetta Elliot, and more.
After the exhibit closes at Delaware Art Museum, it is scheduled to move to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN.
I’ll be in Ann Arbor, MI at the downtown library for A2CAF Small & Indie Press edition— selling & signing books and a few prints. Any panels/programming and more info as it’s locked down.
I’ll be in Pittsburgh at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library, discussing my work and its intersections with the world, with a Q&A and signing to follow. See you there!
I’ll be at CXC in Columbus, OH— selling & signing books and a few prints. Table info and any panels/programming as they become available!
I’ll be returning to the beloved Small Press Expo in North Bethesda, MD— I’ll be at Table W64, selling & signing books and a few prints. I think I’ll bring a small batch of original artwork as well.
More info as it’s available!
I’ll be a special guest at the Evansville Museum Geek Con in Evansville, IN— selling/signing books, and doing a panel as well. More info as it’s locked in.
I’ll be at San Diego Comic Con, where I’m an Eisner nominee for “Best Lettering” on my books Fall Through and Lies My Teacher Told Me! Eisner winners will be revealed on Friday night at the ceremony.
Thursday, July 24: Abrams ComicArts panel. 4:00-5:00 pm, Room 25ABC.
Thursday, July 24: Signing 5:15-6:30pm at Abrams booth 1216.
Friday, July 25: “Reconciling and Reckoning with the Past” panel w/ Mimi Pond & Eddie Campbell, moderated by Meg Lemke. 3:00-4:00 pm, Room 28DE.
Friday, July 25: Signing 4:15-5:30 pm at Abrams booth 1216.
I’ll be tabling at SPACE as usual, at Columbus, Ohio’s Rhodes Center on the Ohio State Fairgrounds! Come by, check out one of the nation’s best indie comics scenes and pick up some books & prints.
I’ll be tabling at SPACE as usual, at Columbus, Ohio’s Rhodes Center on the Ohio State Fairgrounds! Come by, check out one of the nation’s best indie comics scenes and pick up some books & prints.
I’ll be discussing my work in a moderated interview with Q&A and signing afterward at the MSU Main Library Green Room (4-West) at 4pm on March 28th— see you there!
I’ll be discussing my work in a moderated conversation, doing a Q&A and signing afterward at Old Dominion University’s BAL Auditorium at 9am on March 22nd— see you there!
If you’re attending the National Art Education Association Conference in Louisville, KY on March 20th, I’ll be the keynote speaker, bright and early at 9:45am. See you there!
I’ll be at the Miami Book Fair this year to discuss my two new books, Fall Through and Lies My Teacher Told Me.
Saturday, November 23rd I’ll be discussing Fall Through and my magical realist fiction alongside writer extraordinaire Brian Michael Bendis and moderator/editor Charlie Kochman for the “Fantasy World: Survival, Spells & Sorcery” panel, with Q&A and a signing afterward! 12pm in the MAGIC screening room (Building 8, Room 1).
Sunday, November 24th I’ll be discussing Lies My Teacher Told Me in the “Taking Another Look: Rethinking Historical Narratives” panel alongside David F. Walker, Marcus Kwame Anderson, and Tim Wendel, with Q&A and signing afterward. 2:30pm in the MAGIC screening room as well.
See you there!
I’ll be tabling with my neighbors at the Bloomington Local Author Fair on Saturday, November 2nd from 10am-3pm at the Monroe County History Center (202 E. 6th St.)— more info as it’s confirmed!
I’ll be in St. Louis for SLICE on Saturday, October 26th at The Sheldon (3648 Washington Ave.)— table 72.
Panels & programming updated soon!
I’ll be returning to the beloved Cartoon Crossroads Columbus this year as a special guest!
I’ve got plenty to discuss about my new books, Fall Through and Lies My Teacher Told Me— I’ll be selling my usual jams at table 47 all weekend.
Panels & special signings:
Saturday 3:30-4:30pm: “Processing Our Modern World Through Comics and Activism” panel, 1st floor auditorium.
Sunday 2:00-3:00pm: “Nonfiction Comics & History: Youth Explosion” panel, Room 1A on the first floor.
Sunday 3:00-3:30pm: I’ll be signing at the official CXC signing tables (107-108), then back to my booth for the rest of the afternoon.
I’ll be back in my hometown for the Six Bridges Book Festival on September 26th, discussing my two new books Fall Through and Lies My Teacher Told Me in a joint author interview with illustrator Sally Nixon, moderated by Omaya Jones. It’ll be at Ron Robinson Theater (100 River Market Ave.) at 7:30pm, with a signing to follow. Register at the above link— See you there!
This Sunday 9/22 at 3pm ET, I’ll be discussing Fall Through in a virtual panel called “The Sounds of Subversion” as a part of Brooklyn Book Festival— alongside a stellar lineup of Bianca Xinuse (Punk Rock Karaoke), Tim Fielder & Walter Greason (Graphic History of Hip Hop), and moderator Whit Taylor!
Register for the virtual panel here and please spread the word— thanks!
I’ll be discussing my work— particularly my nonfiction comics work, including March— at Bloch Hall (1436 Evansdale Dr.) on West Virginia University campus in Morgantown on September 16th. e talk, mosey one block over to the Art Museum where I’ll be signing books and you can check out some original pages from March on display in the musuem’s exhibit.
Register at the link— see you there!
I’ll be returning to the beloved Small Press Expo in North Bethesda, MD this September 14-15— it’s at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center (5701 Marinelli Rd.).
I’ll be slangin books all weekend at table H14.
Here are my deals: My two new books, Fall Through and Lies My Teacher Told Me, are $25 each or $42 for both. March boxed sets are $40. Limited signed & numbered Fall Through prints are $15 each or $25 for both.
Panels I’ll be on:
"Altered Realities" with Christi Furnas, Peter Kuper, and Laura Perez, moderated by Rob Clough— Sunday 9/15, 2:00-3:00pm in the White Flint Auditorium.
"Big Ideas in Non-Fiction" with Glynnis Fawkes, Bill Campbell, and Dan Nott, moderated by Jonathan W. Gray—Sunday 9/15, 3:30-4:30pm in the White Oak Room.
I’ll be discussing my work and approaches to both nonfiction and fiction narrative at “Power In The Panels: The Comics of Nate Powell” on August 27th at the Indiana Historical Society at 7pm, with a Q&A and signing afterward. More info in the next few days!
I’ll be tabling at CAKE in Chicago, August 24-25th at Zhou B. Art Center (1029 W 35th St.) — table info, panels & programming incoming soon!
Yes, indeed, I’ll be returning to San Diego for Comic-Con International— discussing and signing for my two new books, Fall Through and Lies My Teacher Told Me. Here’s my schedule (will be updated as more is finalized):
Saturday, July 27: “Nonfiction Comics— The Future of History-Based Storytelling” panel w/ Andrew Aydin, Joel Christian Gill, Amy Chu, Sarah Myer, and David F. Walker. 2:30 pm in Room 10.
Saturday, July 27: Signing for Lies My Teacher Told Me at the Silver Sprocket booth 1718 immediately after the panel (TBC).
Sunday, July 28: Signing for Fall Through & Save It For Later (and whatever else!) at Autograph Pavillion Table 10. 11am-1pm. Please buy Fall Through at Abrams booth 1216.
