Jesse Lonergan
Comic Book Creator of Hedra, Man’s Best & DROME
Jesse Lonergan is an Eisner-nominated cartoonist and writer known for his visually inventive, emotionally resonant storytelling. His work includes Hedra, Man’s Best, Arca, Miss Truesdale and the Fall of Hyperborea, and Drome—a sprawling sci-fi epic released through First Second’s 23rd Street Books imprint. Lonergan’s signature blend of dynamic layouts, rhythmic pacing, and experimental structure has earned him acclaim across both indie and mainstream comics.
Oct. 9, 2025
NYCC ‘25 INTERVIEW-A-THON: Jesse Lonergan
Joining us for day two of our NYCC '25 INTERVIEW-A-THON is the Eisner-nominated comic creator behind titles like Ghosts of Science Past, Arca, Man’s Best, and Miss Truesdale and the Rise of Man. He joins us today to discuss his 23rd Street launch title Drome, an ambitious science fiction epic about…