Jason McNamara grew up on Long Island’s north shore, where he spent his formative years reading comic books and working on clam boats. After seeing the Ramones 37 times, Jason relocated to San Francisco in 1997.
When a proposed drinking problem fell through, he turned to writing comic books and won a Xeric Award for his graphic novel First Moon. When he’s not writing, Jason’s training to become an American Sign Language translator. He’s a Pisces, a dog lover and looks great in a Spidey suit. Look out!
Book Listings:
>The Martian Confederacy: From Mars with Love, Girl Twirl Comics (2010) Illustrated by Paige Braddock.
> The Martian Confederacy, Girl Twirl Comics (2008)
Illustrated by Paige Braddock
“It is one hell of a good read and the pages couldn’t flip fast enough. With characters you’ll easily relate to, a funny and innovative script, and incredible artwork THE MARTIAN CONFEDERACY will be a great read for those looking for something better from your indie books.”
“McNamara’s script crackles right along, with plenty of wit and wry humor”
“It’s undeniably fun, and it just gets more entertaining and enjoyable the further one gets into the book.”
-Don MacPherson Eye On Comics
“I simply couldn’t put The Martian Confederacy down until I had finished it, and when I was all done, I wanted more.”
> First Moon, distributed by AiT/Planet Lar (2007)
Illustrated by Tony Talbert
“First Moon is a well-charted graphic story that makes smart use of its historical back tale.”
- Bill Sherman“First Moon is a dark, gothic fairytale. Atmospheric. Eerie even. But ultimately heartwarming.”
- Sean Fahey“It’s a loss of innocence symbolized here intelligently and respectively, never forgetting to be entertaining in the process…writer Jason McNamara alludes to much deeper and more meaningful themes without soap-boxing or preaching.”
- Ain’t it Cool News
> Continuity, AiT/ Planet Lar (2006)
Illustrated by Tony Talbert
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“Continuity is a compelling read with characters that easily immerse you into their lives.”
- J.H. Williams“Continuity is a powerful piece of urban horror, turning teenage angst into creeping Armageddon.”
- Matthew Craig“Continuity has an emotional depth and resonance that you don’t often find in AIT’s more action-orientated works, coupled with very strong and dramatic art.”
- Dorian Wright
> Less Than Hero, self published mini series (2004)
Illustrated by Tony Talbert
Interviews:
- Newsarama-The Martian Confederacy
- CBR-Commentary Track
- Io9-The Martian Confederacy
- Pop Culture Shock-The Martian Confederacy
- Decondstructing Comics-Podcast Interview
- Newsarama-First Moon
- Newsarama-Continuity
- The Pulse-Continuity
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