R. Alan Brooks
R. Alan Brooks teaches graphic novel writing for Regis University’s MFA program, and Lighthouse Writers Workshop (where he's a board member). He’s the author of “The Burning Metronome” and “Anguish Garden” - graphic novels featuring social commentary.
His award-winning weekly comic for The Colorado Sun, “What’d I Miss?” has been praised for its direct engagement with social issues. His TED Talk on the importance of art reached 1 million views in 2 months. His graphic novel work is featured in the Denver Art Museum's renovated Western exhibit. He hosts the Museum of Contemporary Art - Denver's podcast - "How Art Is Born", as well as his own “Mother F**ker In A Cape” comics podcast, and has written comic books for Image Comics, Zenescope Entertainment, Pop Culture Classroom, and more.
Job title: Cartoonist
Topic expertise: Political cartooning, addressing social issues through art
Location: Denver
Education: Bard College at Simon's Rock, bachelor's degree
Honors & Awards: One 1st Place (and two 2nd place) award from the Society of Professional Journalists
Contact:
Email: ralanwrites@gmail.com
Instagram: @ralanwrites
