Hugleikur Dagsson

Icelandic author and illustrator of comics

Hugleikur Dagsson - Icelandic author and illustrator of comics
Born

October 5th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Iceland

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An author and illustrator from Iceland, focused on creating comics that explore dark humor and social commentary. Published a number of graphic novels and compiled various comic collections. Works have been translated into multiple languages, reaching a wide audience. Dagsson's illustrations often feature satirical takes on modern life and existential themes.

Published 'Hugleikur Dagsson: The Comic'

Contributed to the Icelandic comic scene

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