Events & Appearances
SPEAKING
& EVENTS
Terry Blas is an engaging and passionate speaker whose presentations blend storytelling, representation, and the power of comics as a medium for change. He speaks on topics ranging from queer identity and Latinx representation in mainstream comics to the craft of graphic novel writing and illustration.
Whether addressing students, educators, or industry professionals, Terry brings warmth, humor, and an authentic perspective shaped by years of working with Marvel, DC, Penguin Random House, and beyond.
Book Terry →- Queer Representation in Comics and Graphic Novels
- Writing Latinx Characters for Mainstream Audiences
- From Webcomic to Bookshelf: The Graphic Novel Journey
- Breaking In: A Career in Comics Writing and Illustration
- Comics as a Tool for Social Justice and Visibility
- You Say Latino / You Say Latinx: Creating Viral Educational Content
- Craft Talk: The Art of Writing for Sequential Art
- Keynote: Stories That Refuse to Be Invisible
Michigan State University MSU MuseumEast Lansing, MI
San Diego Comic-ConSan Diego, CA
MoCCA Arts FestivalNew York, NY
Portland Book FestivalPortland, OR
LA Times Festival of BooksLos Angeles, CA
Emerald City Comic ConSeattle, WA
New York Comic ConNew York, NY
Rose City Comic ConPortland, OR
University of OregonEugene, OR
Pacific Northwest College of ArtPortland, OR