Kate Beaton
Canadian cartoonist and graphic novelist
Born
September 8th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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Creator of the webcomic 'Hark! A Vagrant', which gained popularity for its humor and literary references. Released the graphic novel 'Duckworth,' exploring themes of childhood and nostalgia. Received several awards, including the Eisner Award for her contributions to comics. Contributed illustrations to various publications and projects, expanding her reach in the graphic arts community.
Created the webcomic 'Hark! A Vagrant'
Published the graphic novel 'Duckworth'
Won the Eisner Award
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