Andy Runton
Writer / Artist
Owly
Atlanta, GA
Biography:
Hey there! :) My name is Andy. I've always loved to draw and always loved comics. After college and a career in corporate America, I finally followed my heart, started drawing comics, graphic novels, and children's books and I haven't looked back since.
In 2001 I created the all-ages series of graphic novels, Owly, which features a kind-hearted little owl who's always searching for new friends and adventure. The Owly series has earned praise from fans and critics alike, winning multiple awards including the Harvey Award, two Ignatz Awards, the 2006 Eisner Award for "Best Publication for a Younger Audience," and many others.
I rely on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell my silent stories, and my work showcases my love of wildlife and the outdoors. I currently reside in the greater-Atlanta area where I work full-time as a cartoonist! :)
Convention Guest Appearances
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2023
Baltimore Comic-Con 2023 - September 8-10, 2023 in Baltimore, MDCancelled Appearance 2021Dragon Con 2021 - September 2-6, 2021 in Atlanta, GACancelled Appearance 2020Dragon Con 2020 - September 3-7, 2020 in Atlanta, GAConvention Went Online-Only 2019- Baltimore Comic-Con 2019 - October 18-20, 2019 in Baltimore, MD
- Dragon Con 2019 - August 29 - September 2, 2019 in Atlanta, GA
- Heroes Convention 2019 - June 14-16, 2019 in Charlotte, NC 2018
Baltimore Comic-Con 2018 - September 28-30, 2018 in Baltimore, MDCancelled Appearance- Dragon Con 2018 - August 30 - September 3, 2018 in Atlanta, GA
- Heroes Convention 2018 - June 15-17, 2018 in Charlotte, NC
SC Comicon 2018 - March 24-25, 2018 in Greenville, SCCancelled Appearance 2017- Dragon Con 2017 - September 1-4, 2017 in Atlanta, GA
- Heroes Convention 2017 - June 16-18, 2017 in Charlotte, NC
- SC Comicon 2017 - March 25-26, 2017 in Greenville, SC 2016
- Dragon Con 2016 - September 2-5, 2016 in Atlanta, GA
- Heroes Convention 2016 - June 17-19, 2016 in Charlotte, NC
- SC Comicon 2016 - April 2-3, 2016 in Greenville, SC 2015
- Baltimore Comic-Con 2015 - September 25-27, 2015 in Baltimore, MD
- Rose City Comic Con 2015 - September 19-20, 2015 in Portland, OR
- Dragon Con 2015 - September 4-7, 2015 in Atlanta, GA 2014
- Dragon Con 2014 - August 29 - September 1, 2014 in Atlanta, GA 2011
- Anthrocon 2011 - June 23-26, 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA
- Maine Comic Arts Festival 2011 - May 22, 2011 in Portland, ME 2007
- MomoCon 2007 - March 17-18, 2007 in Atlanta, GA 2006
- MomoCon 2006 - March 18-19, 2006 in Atlanta, GA
19 confirmed guest appearances