Current Words Publishing Co-Founder David Yurkovich began writing and illustrating stories during his childhood and early adolescence. In 1992 he began to focus on graphic novels and comics. His first self-published comic was funded by a grant from the Xeric Foundation. As a writer and illustrator, his works include Death by Chocolate and Less Than Heroes (both published by Top Shelf Productions) and Altercations (published by Sleeping Giant).
In 2007 Yurkovich wrote, designed, and published Mantlo: A Life in Comics, a benefit magazine to help aid in the medical expenses of Bill Mantlo (creator of Rocket Raccoon and countless other Marvel properties).
In 2016, while residing in Delaware, Yurkovich was among ten prose authors statewide selected to attend the Delaware Seashore Poetry & Prose Writers’ Retreat. His short story, “The Last Day of Summer,” appeared in the 2016 anthology Beach Nights (Cat and Mouse Press).
He was awarded a fellowship by the Delaware Division of the Arts in 2017 under the category of literature (fiction). He has published two prose novels, Glass Onion and Banana Seat Summer, with two manuscripts in development. David provided an introduction to the second volume of the Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus, published June 2017 by Marvel. He also edited and designed the novel, One of the Madding Crowd, by author David W. Dutton in 2018 as well as the crime anthology Suspicious Activity.
Currently based in Los Angeles, Yurkovich, along with his spouse, Dianne Pearce, co-own and operate Current Words Publishing and its imprints (Hawkshaw, Out-of-This-World, Gravelight, and Devil’s Party). D&D produce full-length novels and short story collections through these various presses. David oversees book design, trailer production, and general marketing efforts.
In spring 2026 Yurkovich will publish a new graphic album, following a hiatus of > 10-years. His third novel, New Santa | Crimson Red, will publish in fall 2026. He is also developing a “how-to” guide for authors who struggle with the query letter process; the guide is scheduled for publication February 2026.
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