Mike Krahulik
Illustrator of Penny Arcade webcomic

Born
September 25th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An illustrator and artist, significant contributions include co-creating the webcomic 'Penny Arcade' alongside Jonathon Colton. This webcomic, focused on video game culture, has gained a substantial following since its launch in 1998. In addition to the webcomic, work involved the creation of various spin-off projects, merchandise, and a board game. The artist's style and storytelling have resonated within the gaming community. Involved in charitable initiatives such as Child's Play, an organization aimed at improving the lives of children in hospitals through video games and entertainment.
Co-created the webcomic Penny Arcade
Founded the Child's Play charity
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