Author Talks, Comics & Superheroes, Online: Author Talk with Rob Williams and Pye Parr

Date and Time
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
End times are approximate. Events may end early or late.

Location

Online via Google Meet
For ages 13 to 18 years
Register online with full name and email address
Event Details

This event will take place over Google Meet. Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Librarian in a discussion with comic book writer, Rob Williams, and comic book illustrator, Pye Parr, as they talk about their latest upcoming graphic novel, Petrol Head!

 

Author Bios

Rob Williams’ comics works include Suicide Squad, Trinity, Martian Manhunter and Action Comics for DC Comics, Amazing Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Punisher Max and Daken for Marvel, Kingsman: The Red Diamond for Millarworld, Judge Dredd for 2000AD, Doctor Who for Titan Comics and Star Wars, Indiana Jones for Dark Horse and The Sword of Hyperborea for Mike Mignola’s Hellboy universe. He has also written the Roy Of The Rovers Young Adult Graphic Novels for Rebellion and the pilot script for the in-development Judge Dredd: Mega City One TV show.His creator-owned works include Unfollow and The Royals: Masters of War for Vertigo, Ordinary for Titan Comics, Old Haunts and Out for AWA and Cla$$war for Com.X.

 

Pye Parr is a designer, illustrator, and comic artist. Best known for his graphic design on 2000 AD, he has a highly diverse body of work, from comics to gig posters, book covers, concept art, large scale oil paintings, and branding. Petrol Head is his first creator-owned comic book and combines a love of motor-racing, robots, silliness, and dayglo retrofuturism.

Assistive Listening and ASL
ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.