If you’re a member of the New York City Public Library and are eager to hear your fave Skybound creators speak about their books? Well, you’re in luck. Skybound and Image Comics have announced a series of author talks running from May through October of this year. And best of all, not only are they all free with a valid library card (which you should have anyway because libraries rule), they’re online so you don’t even need to leave the comfort of your own home.
The series of talks include, per PR from the publisher, Tillie Walden (writer/artist, Clementine Book Three), Faith Erin Hicks (writer/artist, Universal Monsters: The Mummy), Matt Braly (writer, Family Force V), Ainsworth Lin (artist, Family Force V), Sarah Graley (writer/artist, Pizza Witch), Stef Purenins (writer/artist, Pizza Witch), Brian “Smitty” Smith (writer, TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint!), and Marz Jr. (artist, TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint!).
“We’re very excited to team up with the NYPL to spotlight the incredible creators behind everything from zombie survival and pizza magic to monster mysteries and ambitious bots,” said Alex Hargett, Director of Brand, Editorial at Skybound, via a press release. “These talks offer a fun and engaging way for readers everywhere to connect with the talent bringing these unforgettable stories to life. We’re so proud to support libraries as essential spaces for discovery, imagination, and community.”
Added Tabrizia Jones, Young Adult Senior Librarian for The New York Public Library, “We are excited to host these author talks with Skybound to highlight not only the up and coming comics our patrons will surely be excited to get their hands on, but also all of the comics that our patrons, both young and old, can access for free with their Library card.”
As Jones notes, copies of the Clementine trilogy, Family Force V, Pizza Witch, TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint!, and Universal Monsters: The Mummy will all be available from the library, or of course, at your local bookshop or comic book store.
For the full list of talks including dates and more info, read on:
NYPL Author Talk with Matt Braly and Ainsworth Lin (Tuesday, May 27)
Time of Event: 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT – 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT
Location: Online via Google Meet
Description/Content: Join for a discussion with the creative team of writer Matt Braly (creator of Disney’s Amphibia) and illustrator, Aisworth Lin, as they talk about their debut graphic novel Family Force V!
Event Page: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/05/27/author-talk-matt-braly-ainsworth-lin
NYPL Author Talk with Tillie Walden (Wednesday, June 4)
Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT – 5:00 PM ET/2:00 PM PT
Location: Online via Google Meet
Description: Join for a discussion with award-winning cartoonist Tillie Walden, author of books On a Sunbeam and Are You Listening?! Topics for discussion include her career in the comic book industry and her upcoming graphic novel Clementine Book Three, the epic conclusion to the Clementine trilogy!
Link to Event Page: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/06/04/author-talk-tillie-walden
NYPL Author Talk with Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins (Tuesday, July 8)
Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00 PM PT – 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT
Location: Online via Google Meet
Description: Join for a discussion with comic creator duo Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins, as they talk about their comic book career and their upcoming graphic novel Pizza Witch!
Link to Event Page: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/07/08/author-talk-sarah-graley-stef-purenins
NYPL Author Talk with Brian “Smitty” Smith and Marz Jr. (Friday, July 11)
Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00 PM PT – 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT
Location: Online via Google Meet Description: Join for a discussion with writer Brian “Smitty” Smith and Marz Jr. as they talk about their comic book careers and their upcoming graphic novel TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint!
Link to Event Page: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2024/05/10/author-talk-mac-smith
NYPL Author Talk with Faith Erin Hicks (Thursday, October 2)
Time: 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT – 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT
Location: Online via Google Meet Description: Join for a discussion with award-winning and New York Times bestselling comics creator Faith Erin Hicks about her comic book career and her limited series Universal Monsters: The Mummy.
Link to Event Page: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/10/02/author-talk-faith-erin-hicks
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