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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