Roland Mann's Blog

I am in the midst of writing something about my Dad passing, but I’m not ready to put that out to you all just yet. Instead, just post some updates here on my work. Trumps As I noted earlier, February … Continue reading →

Yes, it’s true! I have a new comic that should be on comic shelves in finer comic shops across the nation today! (some shops might not see it until next Wednesday) I’m happy to announce that the first issue of … Continue reading →

If you don’t understand the comic you’ve read, it’s not because you’re dumb or don’t understand how to read comics, it’s because the writer of that comic is a terrible writer. Continue reading →

Generally, when you start off as a writer, visions of all your original ideas and properties being sold and produced (and now optioned by Hollywood these days!) fill up the dream space. Unless you’re an uber-geek and big fan of … Continue reading →

My daughter turned me on to “reaction videos” a few years back. I don’t remember the first one, but I remember it was so that I could laugh at the reactions of the person making the video. Truth be told, … Continue reading →

In my class, students read a lot of comics. A goodly portion of them are superhero comics. Super HERO comics. Of those that aren’t “superhero” comics, they often still have “heroes” though not so super. “Heroes” do heroic things. A … Continue reading →

(Note: I wrote this a few years back for National Cartoonists Day for a magazine that has since disappeared, and since yesterday was May 5, I felt it would be the right time to “reprint” it! Hope you enjoy!) Today … Continue reading →

After my last blog about Silverline, someone asked me about the logos and a little more, so I thought I’d write a bit of a “part 2” about Silverline. But first: if you haven’t already, please consider checking out (and … Continue reading →

In the coming days I’ll be announcing a website and such for my comic imprint Silverline. Those of you who’ve been around for a long time will remember what Silverline is, but for those who haven’t and for those who … Continue reading →

On my recent getaway to DC, we took an entire day to visit Arlington Cemetery.  Arlington is one of the places I’ve always been interested in visiting since I learned it’s history and connection to American hero, General R.E. Lee, … Continue reading →