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Colleen Doran 2026 Appearance Schedule

Colleen Doran — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:24:13 +0000

Colleen is looking forward to seeing all of you at shows this year. This is her most active appearance schedule since the early 1990’s! However, she also has a very tight production schedule, so her ability to take commissions will vary. Emerald City Comic Con March 5-8, 2026. From today’s hottest celebs to the most popular authors and comic creators, ECCC brings guests from across the pop culture universe to downtown Seattle for panels, Autographs, and Photo Ops. GalaxyCon Richmond, March 19-22 GalaxyCon Richmond is a 4-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU! Motor City Comic Con, May 15-17 2026 As one of the premier comic conventions in the United States, we strive to create an unforgettable experience for fans, artists, exhibitors, and enthusiasts alike. GalaxyCon Nashville, March 29-31 Join fans from across the galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more! Indiana Comic and Pop Culture Convention, June 5-7 Indiana Comic Convention is Indianapolis’ largest, true comic convention. Featured are exhibitors that cater to a wide-spectrum of interests including comic books, magazines, toys, games, Star Wars, Star Trek, anime, manga, cosplay, artwork, sketches and apparel. In addition, a roster of comic industry professionals, and comicdom-related celebrities are in attendance for attendees to meet and greet. Heroes Con, June 12-14 Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a “must” on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from every region of the country to the Charlotte Convention Center. GalaxyCon New Orleans, July 10-12 More than just a comic con, GalaxyCon is your home for comic books, pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, cosplay, and wrestling! National Cartoonist Society 80th Anniversary Members only, but some events will be open to the public. Wolfswood Faire, August 22. TENTATIVE World Science Fiction Convention, LA CON August 27-31 Colleen is one of the Guests of Honor this year. Welcome to LAcon V… our adventure in the making. For the past two years, we’ve been on this journey behind the scenes: making plans, inviting guests, creating our themes, reaching out. You may have seen us in passing at one of the many conventions we attended. We’ve welcomed many different personalities to our team, from those of us local to Los Angeles, to convention organizers and active fans across America and the globe. Baltimore Comic Con, September 25-27 Colleen is a Ringo Awards judge this year. The Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards is an annual celebration of the creativity, skill and fun of comics. New York Comic Con, October 8-11 TENTATIVE This NYCC was unforgettable… but you know us, we’re always leveling up. Next year, it’s our 20th Anniversary, and we’re pulling out all the stops. Think bigger surprises, bigger celebrations, bigger programming—twenty years in the making ? So, save the date and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know what we’ve got in store. You don’t want to miss this

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Great Big A DISTANT SOIL Update

Colleen Doran — Mon, 06 May 2024 14:52:13 +0000

It’s been awhile since I update anything on this page, not because I’ve abandoned the project, but because I often update elsewhere. Most of you are wondering when I’m going to get back to A Distant Soil. Naturally, I thought I’d have it finished by now, but I’d have been stupid not to accept a series of important projects that have been successful and fulfilling on every level, and are helping me to finance the year it is going to take to bring the book home. Currently, I am working on the graphic novel adaptation of Good Omens, the bestselling novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. It ended up being the largest comic crowdfunder in Kickstarter history, but is taking a bit longer than I hoped, in part due to my recovery from cancer treatment. You can read about it here. You can also order it in advance HERE. I’m incredibly grateful to be working with the Terry Pratchett estate and Neil on this incredible project, and their support is a heavenly thing indeed. In addition to Good Omens, I’ve worked on several very successful projects with Neil which have enjoyed multiple printings, and some nice awards. I’ve also worked on published prose projects, illustrations, and have been incredibly privileged to have my work in several museum exhibits around the country and the world, including solo exhibits at the Society of Illustrators, The Comic Art Museum, and the San Diego Comic Con Museum. In 2024, I’ll be at Charlotte Heroes Con in June, Galaxy Comic Con in Raliegh in July, DragonCon, and New York Comic Con. While cancer treatment ate up a lot of the funds I was setting aside to work on A Distant Soil, I should have the resources to carve out the time I need to work on it when Good Omens is complete at the end of the summer. I will also finalize a large slate of private commissions that have been hanging fire. The first thing I am going to do when Good Omens is complete is finally learn how to add tones to my line art using a computer art program. Until now I’ve always done it by hand, but it’s no longer practical to do so because the sheets are not only getting harder to come by, and the ones I do have are so old the adhesive has no tack. Here’s a sneak peek. You can find me at my Patreon and at my Substack. As always, thanks for your interest.

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COLLEEN DORAN Solo Exhibit at Society of Illustrators in New York City

Colleen Doran — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:14:50 +0000

COLLEEN DORAN ILLUSTRATES NEIL GAIMAN Solo exhibit at the SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS in New York City. More info at link.

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Guardian Live Online with Neil Gaiman and Colleen Doran

Colleen Doran — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:58:28 +0000

From the Guardian UK Website: “Award-winning writer and illustrator duo Neil Gaiman and Colleen Doran will introduce their new graphic novel, Chivalry. Chivalry is an adaptation of a short story by Neil Gaiman, in which an elderly widow, Mrs Whitaker, unknowingly buys the Holy Grail in a charity shop – an event that launches her into an epic world of adventure with a handsome young knight who goes by the name of Galaad. In a collaboration that brings to life illustrative styles from the Golden Age, and taking influence from the Illuminated Manuscripts, Chivalry is a charming and witty tale about taking risks, and finding friendship in unlikely places.” Gaiman and Doran have worked together previously on American Gods, The Sandman, Lucifer and the Eisner-winning Snow, Glass, Apples. They will talk to Claire Armitstead about their new work, the art of the graphic novel, and their many collaborations. They will also be answering your questions in this livestreamed event. Running time: 60 minutes This event will be hosted on a third-party live streaming platform. You will receive a link to join the event in the week prior to the event. Yes, you do not need to be in the UK and foreign currencies are accepted. You may also purchase tickets and watch later if you cannot attend the event live. FAQS here. The Financial Times has this advance review of Chivalry. The article also includes previews of the art. “…stunning artwork…Doran’s illustrations, drawing from a soft palette of blues, pinks and greens that flare into sudden glorious bursts of dazzling crimson and gold at need, are what will make Chivalry a perennial Christmas gift.” Chivalry will be in stores in March. Published by Dark Horse Comics. While preorders and print run are high, expect demand to also be very high. WE have had 5 reprints of Snow, Glass, Apples already, so please don’t wait to preorder your copy of Chivalry because due to demand and supply chain issues, reprints will be delayed. Ask for it at all booksellers, comic shops, or order from online retailers.

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Snow Glass Apples Wins Bram Stoker Award, Nominated for Two Ringo Awards, and Society of Illustrators Exhibit.

Colleen Doran — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 05:23:05 +0000

I do most of my posting at my Patreon these days, so I completely forgot to add some cool news here. I am very happy to announce that in addition to the 2020 Eisner Award for Best Adaptation from Another Medium, Neil Gaiman’s Snow Glass Apples has received the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel from the Horror Writers Association. I grant this the Coolest Looking Award Ever Award. And here’s the Eisner. Nice Bookends! It’s surprisingly heavy. I was nominated for Best Penciler/Inker at the Eisners as well, and also received a nomination from the National Cartoonist Society for the Silver Reuben for Best Graphic Novel. Was truly honored by this! We’ve also received a nomination for Best Graphic Novel at the Ringo Awards, and I have been nominated for Best Artist. Professionals may vote until September 23. Original art from Snow, Glass, Apples is featured in the exhibit Women in Comics: Looking Forward, Looking Back at the Society of Illustrators Museum in New York City until October 26. The exhibit features this full wall display of my art from Wonder Woman 750, as well as other art by great creators like Trina Robbins, Nell Brinkley, and Ramona Fradon. I’m thrilled and honored to be a part of this important museum exhibit. I have three graphic novel projects on my plate, as well as a short story, and am financing the finale of A Distant Soil on my Patreon. For obvious reasons, I won’t be traveling for awhile, and I hope to get my general World Events Nerves under control so I can focus on all the beautiful books I am working on. Because my work schedule is so heavy and I need to concentrate, I’ve also cut back on mail order products. I won’t be handling anything other than A Distant Soil books on this website for the forseeable future. My agent will be setting up other venues to get autographed books from me, and of course, at varying levels of support on my Patreon, you may also receive books and art. I’m truly grateful for all my good fortune, so many great projects, and your kind support. It’s a great privilege to be able to create for you! Stay safe! I care about you!

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Hokusai Manga Lecture

Colleen Doran — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:35:11 +0000

Some years back, I lectured at the Smithsonian Institution on Hokusai and manga. Fred Schodt, author of Manga! Manga! kindly recommended me as Artist In Residence. My parents saved the poster and had it framed for me for Christmas. Imagine my surprise! Apparently, they saved other props from the event, but the framer lost them. Bad framer.

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Guest Blog: David Lloyd at the Funchal, Madeira Book Fair by Roberto Macedo Alves

Colleen Doran — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:26:06 +0000

Roberto Macedo Alves is on a one-man mission to bring comics to the Portugeuse island of Madeira, which is one of the loveliest places I have ever been. Incredible scenery, very friendly people, and many enthusiastic comics readers! An absolute delight. Roberto began bringing comics creators to the Funchal Book Fair a few years ago, and this year’s guest was David Lloyd, artist of V for Vendetta. Roberto’s shop is Setima Dimensao, and his blog is here, where you can see more pictures of the event. David Lloyd’s website is here. I’m sorry, but had no luck finding a direct link to artist Marco Avoletta. If anyone has that info, please forward and I will link. Thank you to Roberto for taking the time to write about the adventure! Sequential art as part of a Book Fair in the middle of the ocean. ———————————————————————– Just to provide a little bit of context, I live in a tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic. A pretty volcanic rock with an area of 768 square kilometers (some 296.53 square miles) with 250,000 inhabitants and no comic reading tradition or respect for the art form. At least until 2004, when I decided to begin the charming life of an entrepreneur and decided to open the only comic book store in the island. Since the opening day, my objective was never just to sell books. Where is the fun in that? Richard Branson, one of my childhood idols, said: “Entrepreneurship is not just about making a lot of money. It’s about making a difference in a field that excites you in life”. Now that’s what I wanted. Even if that meant that I was stuck in the middle of the atlantic selling stuff that the local cultural leaders considered “unworthy and disposable kiddie fare”. But with the help of my mother and friends, and the kindness of strangers, we grew and gathered a group of people interested in drawing comics – and started doing workshops, drawing sessions, drawing marathons, comics exhibitions and TV appearances. After a couple of years, comics (or Sequential Art, as I insist in calling it) started to get a little bit of respect as a valid art form. We gathered a nice group of aspiring artists that are always eager to express themselves using that medium, and we started to get noticed in relevant local cultural events, like our yearly book fair, that was supposed to be a celebration of reading – not just an excuse to sell cheaper books. Anyway, after a couple of years, I found myself with the power (and responsibility) of choosing a comic book creator to bring as a guest to the Fair. The organizers of the Book Fair considered that comics were getting a considerable amount of media attention, and we could bring a creator of my choosing to the Fair (that was last year, in 2008), for autograph sessions, small panels, talk with the fans, etc. Apparently, we became a visible (and vocal) group in those book-related events. A big differences from the “comics are for dumb kids” early days. “I will bring you more than just a comic book artist. I will invite a sequential artist!”, I said. “Besides the pretentiousness of the title… what is the difference?”, the organizers asked. To me, there was a world of difference. A comic book artist just draws comic books. Like, someone who draws Spider-man for 30 years or something (not that there is anything wrong with that – I like Spider-man comics) – but I was struggling so hard to get comics respected as a serious art form that I wanted someone to confirm that respectability I was talking about. I wanted to invite someone whose work was not only overwhelmingly brilliant, but also inspiring for our small group of aspiring artists. Someone who could show through their work the real possibilities of the medium to those unfamiliar with it. My first thoughts went to A DISTANT SOIL of course: it was exciting, carefully crafted, very intelligent science fiction/fantasy as good as any written novel. Colleen was gracious enough to accept our invitation and was the first international sequential artist that visited our humble event in 2008. For the first time, our aspiring artists had the opportunity to talk and hang out with a living, breathing, talented and witty comic creator. Until recently, our small group was ashamed to admit they enjoyed comics – at least in public. And our female artists still saw the comic book world as something dominated by males. This was the perfect opportunity to show them that there were magnificent female creators in the comic book world. The visit was a resounding success. The media, politicians, organizers and public loved Colleen – and I was again given authorization to decide who was going to be the guest for 2009. Again, the choice was obvious, now that I had the pleasure to talk and hang out with an artist I admire, I wanted to move to the other book that had changed my life: V FOR VENDETTA! It was the first book that moved me to tears. I was 17 when I read it. Back then, all I read were Disney and Marvel comics, but always felt that we could do serious stuff with comics – and V showed me exactly how that was to be done. It taught me a lesson about integrity that would change my life, literally. So, I wanted to have David Lloyd as our second international guest. Not just for the enjoyment and inspiration of the local comic community, but also as the ultimate dream of a comic fan: be able to talk and hang out with a creator that changed our lives, as happened with Colleen. Pictured: Roberto Macedo Alves with David Lloyd and Marco Avoletta David Lloyd is charming and a wonderful gentleman. At first, I was intimidated… I mean, he created one of the most important works I’ve ever read (to me, V FOR VENDETTA is as important to me as Huxley’s BRAVE NEW WORLD or Orwell’s 1984 – as dystopian futures scenarios) – and his most recent book, KICKBACK is a clever, interesting and serious “crime noir” book, better than any other crime novel I’ve ever read. His visit was really important, because he helped to confirm to the local community that comics can be serious and respectable as a form of art. This has been a hard, ongoing battle. You wouldn’t believe how many high-brow idiots criticize comics and stress about the “problems and limitations of mixing words and pictures”. I usually do some intellectual show-off and reply that a good comic can be as expressive as the GASPARD DE LA NUIT. If they don’t know what the GASPARD DE LA NUIT is, I usually reply with a snobby “you are not a very cultured person, are you? So, you have no right to criticize sequential art until you get a proper knowledge of the history of western art”. And yes, I know it is a misleading argument. GASPARD DE LA NUIT is a curious piano piece by Maurice Ravel. This year, besides the autograph sessions and such, we had a very interesting Q&A public session, with David Lloyd and Italian artist Marco Avoletta, so we had some sort of conversation with two different generations of comic creators. It was glorious. And, as tradition during the fair, we had official lunch with the head organizer, that always gets me slightly nervous. The director of the organization is a person I really admire, an essential figure of our local (and national) cultural panorama – and he also was one of the Captains that planned the Portuguese revolution of 1974, that ended the Dictatorship and brought democracy to Portugal. I was not even born when the revolution happened and usually feel like a clumsy child while trying to have a witty but smart conversation with living legends. (in this case, Lloyd and Faria Paulino). During that lunch, we had some escargot, which I never tasted before and was very distracting, because every time I poked one of the tiny tjhings with the toothpick, the minuscule mouth of the dead creature would just gape at me. Ew. Try to get concentrated on a conversation with snails screaming silently at you every time you poke them. But besides the escargot fun and the cultural events and the interviews and the serious relevant moments, like the talk “How I Got Into This Crazy Business and Ended Up Bringing V FOR VENDETTA To The World” by David Lloyd, that gave us a wonderful insight about the creation of such a seminal work and even how the inspiration for Valerie Page appeared – we also had some mindless moments of fun, like a Cosplay day with our other guest, portuguese creator Roberto Gomes, and one of our 12-Hours-of-comic-creation marathons. The Book fair just ended last week, and we had lots of fun and I can’t thank enough Colleen and David for accepting our invitation. As I said before, as a retailer, I want to do more than just sell books and make a profit. That is important, but I also want to have fun, to have a community of young talented people that enjoy expressing themselves and show that the clichéd ideas of dumb youngsters hooked on Playstation games is not as true as many people think. We live in a small place that seems limited and encasing and surrounded with water, and probably many people never heard of our island, but little by little, battle by battle, our young group of comic creators are getting new respectability and new opportunities – and ways to learn important lessons from those artists we admire. Geography is not a limitation anymore.

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