Wrexham Glyndŵr University graduate secures publishing deal for graphic novels
A Wrexham Glyndŵr University graduate is using their artistic skills to forge a career in the world of graphic novels and comic books.
Alex Assan, who graduated with a BA (Hons) Illustration, Graphic Novels and Children’s Publishing, has secured a two-book deal with publishers HarperAlley.
The first graphic novel, Sunhead, in set in Tel Aviv in 2008 and follows a pair of unlikely friends who bond over their shared love of a vampire book.
The 27 year-old, who hails from the city, said of securing the publishing deal: “I’m beyond excited to work with them on this book and I’m very happy that they liked my story and signed me for not one, but two projects.”