David Rickert

I grew up in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by stacks of MAD Magazines, Calvin and Hobbes collections, and Walt Disney comics. I spent most of my free time learning about sable hair brushes, non-repro blue pencils, and Bristol board so I could pursue a career drawing a comic strip in the style of Sergio Aragonés or Bill Watterson. However, that didn’t happen. I went to The Ohio State University instead. But I never gave up on the dream. Following in the footsteps of Jeff Smith (whose “Thorn” was a comic strip I admired), I drew a daily strip in The Lantern for most of my college years. After receiving a teaching degree and spending a few years in the classroom, the itch to create comics resurfaced. My ambition is to use artwork to teach kids about the world they live in. My debut graphic novel, "Pizza, Pickles, and Apple Pie: The Surprising Stories Behind the Food We Love" teaches kids about the history of the foods on their plate. You can see some more of my work at davidrickert.com.