Mari Ahokoivu (born 29 September 1984)[1] is a Finnish comics writer, illustrator, and graphic novelist.
Mari Ahokoivu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Finland |
| Occupation | Graphic novel writer, illustrator |
| Period | 2007–present |
| Notable works | Oksi |
| Website | |
| mariahokoivu | |
Career edit
Drawing comics for both children and adults, she began professionally publishing comics in 2007.[2] Ahokoivu has described the horror genre as one of her biggest inspirations.[3]
In 2009, her debut graphic novel Find Me In This City, was published. Following this she served as a Nordic comics project coordinator at a Finnish comics society.[2] Along with Kalle Hakkola, she published Sanni & Joonas, a media franchise including both comic books and an ongoing comic strip in the Finnish Koululainen magazine.[2]
In 2018, her graphic novel Oksi, following a mother bear was published. It received an English translation, published in 2021.[2]
Ahokoivu received the Puupäähattu prize in 2023 from the Finnish Comics Society.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Ahokoivu, Mari". Kirjasampo. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d Johnston, Rich (30 January 2021) [11 January 2021]. "Mari Ahokoivu's 376-Page Graphic Novel "Oksi" Publishing in English". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ Hill, Carlyn (May 9, 2018). "The Cute Meets Creepy Creations of Comic Artist, Mari Ahokoivu". Threadless. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "Illustrator Mari Ahokoivu wins the Puupäähattu Award!". Elina Ahlbäck Literary Agency. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
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