Mari Ahokoivu Explained

Mari Ahokoivu
Birth Place:Finland
Occupation:Graphic novel writer, illustrator
Period:2007–present
Notableworks:Oksi

Mari Ahokoivu (born 29 September 1984)[1] is a Finnish comics writer, illustrator, and graphic novelist.

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 prize in 2023 from the Finnish Comics Society.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ahokoivu, Mari. . 14 September 2023.
  2. Web site: Johnston. Rich. Mari Ahokoivu's 376-Page Graphic Novel "Oksi" Publishing in English. Bleeding Cool. 30 January 2021. 11 January 2021. 14 September 2023.
  3. Web site: Hill. Carlyn. The Cute Meets Creepy Creations of Comic Artist, Mari Ahokoivu. Threadless. May 9, 2018. 14 September 2023.
  4. Web site: Illustrator Mari Ahokoivu wins the Puupäähattu Award! . Elina Ahlbäck Literary Agency. 24 January 2023. 14 September 2023.