R. Alan Brooks

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R. Alan
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  • Fiction
  • Play/Screenwriting
R. Alan Brooks

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R. Alan Brooks wrote his first graphic novel in 2017. Now, he teaches graphic novel writing for MFA programs like Regis University and Wilkes University, as well as at Lighthouse Writers Workshop, and more.

He wrote and executive produced the award-winning short-film, "Always, Most of The Time," and he’s the author of The Burning Metronome and Anguish Garden—graphic novels featuring insightful social commentary. 

His award-winning weekly comic for The Colorado Sun, “What’d I Miss?”, has also been praised for its direct engagement with social issues.

His TED Talk on the importance of art reached one million views in two months. His graphic novel work is featured in the Denver Art Museum, and has been featured in the Museum of Contemporary Art—Denver, as well as the Amon Carter Museum in Texas.

He hosted 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.

R. Alan Brooks's Published Work

Alan is an enthusiastic and very knowledgeable teacher, able to address different student levels and interests very effectively. He has a very relaxed and welcoming style and can break down complex and overwhelming concepts into easy to understand and manageable tasks.
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