Juni 21 is the day for selfies. We celebrate this by letting some of our creators make self-portraits and describing themselves in only 5 words.
Malin Biller has been drawing comics since she was 13 years old. She is a versatile creator and has done everything from comic interpretations of Gustaf Fröding to animated films.
Malin Biller about Malin Biller:
Kind
smart
afraid of conflict
musical
Youtube-addict.
Johan Rikenberg is, in addition to the creator behind the children comic strip Milly, educated at Valands art school and has made several acclaimed stop motion-films.
Johan Rikenberg about Johan Rikenberg:
Creative
homely
animal lover
confused
tired in the morning
When Joachim “Spooki” Kügele started to draw TIfilu! he did it with pen, ink and watercolor, but nowadays he’s all digital.
Joachim “Spooki” Kügele about Joachim “Spooki” Kügele:
nerdy
Bavarian
sneaker fan
slightly bonkers
but very likable.
Malin Svedjeholm is the woman behind, and in Plåstra, as it is at least in part autobiographical. She also has a blog.
Malin Svedjeholm about Malin Svedjeholm: Curios, nervous deviator with driver’s license.
Anders Parsmo is himself a father but thinks that his comic strip Värsta Pappan is not autobiographical. But some real-life situations have inspired him.
Anders Parsmo about Anders Parsmo:
Social
inventive
happy
contented
board games.
Ralph Ruthe was born in 1972 and is one of the shooting stars of the German comic book scene. The comic strip Shit Happens is colorful, childish, and very fun.
Ralph Ruthe about Ralph Ruthe: The guy who makes „Witzbilder.
Niklas Eriksson is a versatile cartoonist who does the satirical and sharp Carpe Diem, but also the children’s comic strip Fia.
Niklas Eriksson about Niklas Eriksson:
1: Coffee
2: Introvert
3: Dad
4: The Home Guard
5: Ideas
Maria Smedstad is best known for her autobiographical series Em, for which she was nominated to the Young Cartoonist of the Year award in 2008. Today she also draws the comic strip ACE.
Maria Smedstad about Maria Smedstad:
Short
optimistic
creative
hungry
loner
Belzebubs is created by JP Ahonen. There is morbid humor and lots of culture- and music references. A different but very funny comic strip.
JP Ahonen about JP Ahonen:
Feisty
Hardworking
Kind-hearted
Rebellious
Foodie
