Agent Archives

Kyla Smith's agent Jennifer Azantian at Azantian Literary negotiated the deal. Kyla Smith's work can also be seen in the upcoming graphic novel anthology Freddie Mercury: Lover of Life, Singer of Songs from Z2 Comics and as a lettering assistant in Everything is Fine, a Webtoon Original by Mike Birchall. Feiwel and Friends is a publisher of innovative children's fiction and[...]

As well as adding "Also, seems like the perfect time to share my #MSWL [manuscript wishlist]… Looking forward to seeing those submissions come in! And agent colleagues, if it's been a minute since we've connected or have never had the chance before, I'm always up for a call or zoom coffee." Carolina Ortiz illustration by Emma[...]

Daniel Miyares' agent Studio Goodwin Sturges represented the author-illustrator for world rights. Daniel Miyares Creates Middle-Grade Graphic Novel About Escaping Cuba Daniel Miyares is best known as the author-illustrator of books like Float, Night Out, That is My Dream, and Bring Me A Rock! working with the likes of Schwartz & Wade Books, Chronicle Books, Candlewick Press, Simon & Schuster[...]

Sofia Szamosi's agent Jennifer Weltz at the Jean V Naggar Literary Agency did the deal for North American rights. Graphic Universe, as an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, was launched in 2006 and publishes books in graphic novel format for young and developing readers Initial series included Graphic Myths and Legends (sequential retellings of famous myths[...]

Karina Carcia's agents Brandi Bowles at UTA and Adam Krasner at Two West Entertainment, and Kevin Panetta and Niki Smith's agent Charlie Olsen at InkWell Management negotiated the deal. Slime Shop, is a new a middle-grade graphic novel by YouTube slime queen Karina Garcia, writer Kevin Panetta and artist Niki Smith Slime Shop tells the story[...]

Circe Moskowitz's agent Natascha Morris at The Tobias Literary Agency, and Caleb Hosalla's agent Thao Le at Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency negotiated the sale. Dial is an imprint owned by Penguin Books USA (but then again, isn't everyone these days?) and which publishes books for children young and old Founded by agent Lane Heymont in 2016,[...]

The new best friends will overcome their biggest fears to reverse the damage that Sunny's grandfather (Shock City's corrupt benefactor) inflicted on their crumbling town." Aaron Alexovich, who currently lives in Southern California, is a comic artist, writer, and character designer who began work on Nickelodeon's Invader Zim, before working on Invader Zim comic books and[...]

We know it had 497,000 orders, so by that yardstick, X-Men: Trial Of Magneto #1 got around 120,000 orders, and X-Men #2 landed at just under 99,000… Top 400 Comics & Graphic Novels Ordered From Diamond In August 2021 Top 400 Comics Ordered From Diamond In August 2021 QtyRank RetailRank Index Product description Price Publisher 1 1 590.57 KING SPAWN #1 $5.99 IMAGE COMICS 2 2 144.39 X-MEN TRIAL OF MAGNETO #1 $4.99 MARVEL[...]

Nidhi Chanani's agent, Jodi Reamer at Writers House did the deal for world English rights. Abrams, formerly Harry N Abrams, Inc, is an American publisher of art and illustrated books, children's books, and stationery The enterprise is a subsidiary of the French publisher La Martinière Groupe Run by President and CEO Michael Jacobs, Abrams publishes and distributes[...]

Colmenares' agent Kathleen Ortiz at New Leaf Literary & Media did the two-book deal for world English rights New Leaf Literary & Media is a New York-based full-service management and representation firm. Founded in 1970, Andrews McMeel Universal is an independent, global media company that aims to partner with and supports a world-class roster of creative[...]

Dresden Douglas' agent Claire Draper at the Bent Agency negotiated the deal for world rights. Girls Give Me Butterflies, a Sapphic Lizzie McGuire by Dresden Douglas Dresden Douglas is a Los Angeles-based multi-discipline story artist creating comics, illustrations, and production art for TV animation, with a  background includes 2D animation, sequential illustration, color design and character design, following a B.Sc[...]

This kind of publishing extension using other brands, with graphic novels being one of many options for extending an idea is another sign of major growth in the graphic novel market in bookstores, libraries, and book fairs, as well as the greater range in content and comic book styles being published. Betty C Tang's agent Christy[...]

This is going to be fun." Everyone Is White On The Internet by Nadia Shammas & Molly Murakami Nadia Shammas and Molly Murakami's agent is Charlie Olsen at InkWell Management who sold First Second world English rights to Everyone Is White On The Internet. Everyone Is White On The Internet is a new middle-grade graphic novel by[...]

Kristen Kiesling's agent was Jennifer Chen Tran at Bradford Literary, and Jen Hickman's agent was Dara Hyde at Hill Nadell Literary Agency. Abrams, formerly Harry N Abrams, Inc, is an American publisher of art and illustrated books, children's books, and stationery The enterprise is a subsidiary of the French publisher La Martinière Groupe[...]

Chris Grabenstein is the author of the Lemoncello series, the Smartest Kid series, the Dog Squad series, the Wonderland series, the Haunted Mystery

Garrity, and Britt Siess at Britt Siess Creative Management represented Emily Holden. Founded in 2009, The Bent Agency is the home of thirteen literary agents as well a dedicated rights and operations team  Britt Siess Creative Management, and negotiated the deal for North American rights Founded in 2020, Britt Siess Creative Management is a Seattle-based full-service[...]

His agent, Lillian Laserson at Laserson Law sold world rights. Jeff In The Jurassic, New Graphic Novel Trilogy by Rust's Royden Lepp Lepp tweeted out " know I've been quiet for a while but this is the first of several announcements from me this fall I'm so excited to be working with @WhitLeopard and the @RHKidsGraphic gang with this[...]

Hashitat's agent Elizabeth Bennett at Transatlantic Agency negotiated the contract. Selfies By Sumie, an Influencer Graphic Novel by A.Y Hashitate A.Y Hashitate was born in Japan and moved to California as a child She was trained in traditional oil painting from the age of ten.  She received her Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from the University of California, San[...]

Caitlin Like's agent Laurel Symonds at the Bent Agency negotiated the deal for world English rights.   Caitlin Like's New Graphic Novel, The Hundredth Voice, at Dark Horse Caitlin Like tweeted saying " I have been exploding with excitement to talk about The Hundredth Voice for MONTHS… Happy to announce my book is an entirely unholy trinity of[...]

Alison Wilgus will also edit and Bobby Podesta's agent Jennifer March Soloway at Andrea Brown Literary Agency negotiated the deal for world rights. From The Winter Project by Bobby Podesta Andrea Brown Literary Agency has become a familiar name to Bleeding Cool, a mid-sized agency specializing in children's and adult literature, celebrating thousands of titles sold since[...]

Jordan Morris' agent Dara Hyde at Hill Nadell Literary Agency and Bowen McCurdy's agent Tamara Kawar at ICM Partners negotiated the deal for world rights. Jordan Morris is the author of the recently published graphic novel, Bubble Bowen McCurdy (or Bones) is an artist on Marvel Action: Chillers for IDW,co-creator of the Boom Studios series Specter Inspectors with Kaitlyn Musto and creator[...]

I hope you give this one chance and read it with an open mind, thank you!" #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Pablo Leon's agent Britt Siess at Britt Siess Creative Management brokered the deal for North American rights. Founded in 2020,[...]

Franco Aureliani, Catherine Satrun, and Sarah Satrun's agent Marie Lamba at the Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency represented the creators Franco is best known for his work with Art Baltazar, knocking up Eisner Awards along the way, and running a small comic book store chain as well, but now has a potential original graphic novel[...]

Agent Wendi Gu at Sanford J Greenburger Associates represented Nora Neus, and Tanya McKinnon at McKinnon Literary represented Robine. Nell Nelson's Graphic Novel, Stunt Girl by Nora Neus & Julie Robine Nora Neus tweeted out "The book that has lived in my heart and in my head for so long is finally going to exist out in the bright,[...]

This silent comic series gained notoriety in the US when customs agents seized a shipment of Mattioli's books; deemed pornographic, the work was subsequently made the subject of an obscenity trial (which was won by the publisher) Best known today as the precursor to the Itchy and Scratchy characters in The Simpsons, this cult classic[...]

Since then Janna's reputation has grown, as the kind of agent who can get a graphic novel sold, so there may be a few more this time Earlier this year, she launched Janna Co., a literary and illustration agency specializing in children's and YA graphic novelists and visual storytellers Bleeding Cool reported on two of her[...]

This man, who was for many years an FBI anti-terrorism agent, began his professional retraining on September 11 He was in charge of the security of the towers He had never ceased to warn of the imminence of a large-scale adjoining his hierarchy He was never heard Through real and fictional characters, this story shows[...]

Mai K Nguyen is a UX designer, whose debut graphic novel, Pilu of the Woods, was published by Oni Press in 2019, after two self-published titles over the

Moss Lawton's agent Charlie Olsen at InkWell Management brokered the two-book deal. Moss Lawton Sells Graphic Novel Hellaween To Razorbill/Penguin Razorbill is an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group, is dedicated to publishing the very best of young adult and middle-grade fiction and non-fiction Chris Hernandez joined Razorbill as a senior editor in April 2019, acquiring picture[...]

Graduation Day is to be published for winter 2025, Mary Shyn's agent Anjali Singh at Ayesha Pande Literary brokered the deal for world rights. Mary Chyn posted on Twitter "My book got announced today :') so stoked to be working with @Brian_Geffen and @liconcarina at @HenryHolt on this, with @agent_anjali at my side the whole way[...]