Mari Ahokoivu

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Mari Ahokoivu
Born (1984-09-29) September 29, 1984 (age 40)
Finland
Occupation Graphic novel writer, illustrator
Period2007–present
Notable works Oksi
Website
mariahokoivu.com

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

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References

  1. "Ahokoivu, Mari". Kirjasampo  [ fi ]. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 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.
  3. Hill, Carlyn (May 9, 2018). "The Cute Meets Creepy Creations of Comic Artist, Mari Ahokoivu". Threadless . Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  4. "Illustrator Mari Ahokoivu wins the Puupäähattu Award!". Elina Ahlbäck Literary Agency. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.