1 book
100 pages
22.00 x 31.0 cm.
Aksel befriends Nova, a girl from the sky with superpowers, and must decide whether her powers should be used to his own benefit or to help other people.
Debut in 1986 with The Studio (Atelieret), short satirical comics about a group of frustrated young artists. In 1990, 50 years after the German occupation, Roland, Morten Hesseldahl and Henrik Rehr made five volumes of Denmark Occupied (Danmark Besat), each covering one year of the occupation. Since then Niels has concentrated on daily and weekly comics for Danish newspapers, in recent years mainly Weekendavisen.
1 book
b/w
60 pages
23.0 x 27.5 cm
Hardcover
Author: Freddy Milton
Artist: Peter Madsen
When Anton drives home with his mega mechanical machine on the bike cargo rack, he makes an astounding discovery: The bike ride all by itself without him having to step the pedals. This is “Valhalla” artist Peter Madsen’s first comic, written by Freddy Milton.
1 book
30 pages
Book 2 in production
23.0 x 23.0 cm
Ages 4 and up
Wordless stories about everyday events that turn into small adventures.
In book 1, Beetle and Bear go for a walk at night, so Beetle can pee before he goes to sleep.
We follow their walk in the cosy and imaginative city, looking for just the right tree.
Peter Hermann is a Danish artist who loves to mix elements of comic books and children’s books, drawn in a loose and colourful style.
He was educated at the Kubert School in the USA and at Designskolen Kolding in Denmark.
www.phermann.com
www.forlagetkyklop.dk
3 books
44 pages each
21.0 x 29.7 cm
Berserker tells the tale of Saxnôt, who is consecrated as Berserker, a sort of holy warrior. Berserker is settled in the 8th/9th century when king Godfred of the Danes was fighting against Charlemagne, the mighty Frankish emperor.
Published on Comixology in English.
Eric Knipper lives in Copenhagen. His comics have been published in newspapers and book form: Twilight, Nørrebronx 1-2, Germania (with the National Museum of Denmark) and Berserker. He has contributed to several comics anthologies in Denmark and Australia.
3 books
44 pages each
Black & white
29.5 x 21.0 cm
Ages 12 and up
1920’s Copenhagen – a roaring, thriving metropolis and Bolette Hansen, crime novelist, is struggling with her latest novel.
A chance meeting with a stranger sets events in motion and thrusts Ms Hansen into the criminal underworld of the Danish capital.
Born in 1953. Paul Arne Kring is a theatre scenographer, puppet designer and comics artist. In 1969 he had his first story with Weneetryhl published in Denmark, and in recent years three more stories have come from his talented hands. His detective stories with Bolette Hansen was published weekly in the Danish tabloid Ekstra Bladet.
2 books
82-76 pages, colours
21.8 x 27.8 cm
Chili Gomobo #1: Raktus
Chili Gomobo is a street performer on the planet Raktus. His ancient robot, which is clumsy and annoying, helps. And the income is low. A state of chaos is rising.
Chili Gomobo #2: Svanninge
Violas life is hell. Her boyfriend is violent, lazy and a drunk. She suffers from migraine. Viola is desperate. Is there any help to get in the alternative world? Some acupuncture or magic, perhaps?
René Birkholm holds degrees as graphic designer (The Design School Kolding). René Birkholm’s genre is science fiction with a twist and a critical approach. Issues such as gene therapy, racism, karma and abuse of nature are at stake.
www.tegneren.dk
azobebooks.com
2 books
88 pages
21.0 x 28.0 cm
Ages 6 years and up
The Underworld’s leading chef, good old Cousin Gross, has gathered 30 of the most terrifying monsters and their favourite dishes in the most (dis)tasteful cookbook the world has ever seen. The book was heavily covered on national Danish tv, radio and magazines when it came out.
In 2021 came the follow-up, Cousin Gross’ (dis)tasteful gluten-free and lactose-free monstercookbook.
Published digitally on Fairytell app in Sweden and Germany.
Author of the series ”Cousin Gross’ monstercookbook” and ”The Impossibles” and author of ”What ever turns you on”, translator and Disney-expert.
Author and illustrator of children’s books.
Artist of The Impossibles.
1 book, more underway
24 pages
21,0 x 24,0 cm
Published in Danish and Icelandic.
Silja is a little girl who likes to play a monster.
But even monsters get their teeth brushed, says her dad. But Silja doesn’t want that and one day, she turns into GoodSilja and eats her dad. No more toothbrushing.
Author of the Silja books and Danish translator of Mouse Guard and ApocalyptiGirl. Árni represents several Danish creators internationally.
1 book
60 pages
18.0 x 24.5 cm
”EGO – means ”I”… This story is about me, my insanity, my vain, my fantasies… memories and dream…”
This is how illustrator Nicolai Hvidberg Jørgensen describes himself in EGO, which he started in 2013 as “a kind of drawn diary”.
Freelance illustrator since 2009 working on illustration assignments ranging from posters, drawings to magazines, comic books, vinyl covers, portrait drawings, character designs to storyboards, murals, performance art, advertising ads, visual identity and T-shirt and logo design.
10 books (535 Sunday pages)
52 pages each
17.0 x 24.0 cm
Published in Danish
Ages 15 and up
Eks Libris satirizes everything in the swank world of literature: the authors, the publishing houses, the bookstores, the librarians, and – the readers. Created in 2009, the weekly comic strip the size of an American Sunday strip has been immensely popular and has so far had its entries reprinted in ten book collections.
A 1983 graduate from the School of Applied Arts in Copenhagen, Sussi Bech is an award-winning cartoonist living in Denmark. Her most popular graphic novel is Nofret – 13 volumes so far – which stars a young Egyptian girl in the land of the pharaohs and combines her adventures with historically accurate depictions of ancient Egypt. Sussi Bech has won several awards for her work.
A creator of children’s books and graphic novels – notably the adventures of Kurt Dunder – Frank Madsen is an award-winning cartoonist and four times Best Danish Comics Author nominée. Author of the weekly satirical cartoon Eks Libris since 2010.
Frank has also written the popular picture books for children Snus Mus about a mouse detective, with illustrations by Sussi Bech. The books were published in Chile in 2018 and more are in production.
1 book
72 pages
21.0 x 21.0 cm
Germania is about the Iron Age and has been created in cooperation with the Danish National Museum and Forlaget Faraos. You´ll follow the Cimbric warrior Hariuha as a mercenary at the roman Limes and Danish warlord.
Eric Knipper lives in Copenhagen. His comics have been published in newspapers and book form: Twilight, Nørrebronx 1-2, Germania (with the National Museum of Denmark) and Berserker. He has contributed to several comics anthologies in Denmark and Australia.
18 books
48 pages each
22.0 x 29.5 cm
The series is about a family of dragons and their problems with living in modern society. They get into trouble with other characters who have other plans for the town. Plans which will suit their personal interests more.
Currently, Fantagraphics is releasing the Gnuff series in the United States. So far two books, each containing three stories have been released.
Comics artist and writer. Has worked with the European editions of Donald Duck and Woody Woodpecker. Gnuff (aka The Dragons) and Villiam are two of his own comics creations.
Since the start of his career in the 1970s, he has worked for Danish, Swedish and Dutch comics publishers. During the 2010s he has also acted as a novelist.
1 book
108 pages
17.0 x 26.0 cm
Ages 15 years and up
Jack & Tia – two circus sideshow performers – are murdered on their wedding day. When brought back from the dead and given a second chance, will they walk a path of love … or hate?
Script by Lars Kramhøft. Art by Tom Kristensen.
Lars Kramhøft (born 1984).
Graduate from The Animation Workshop 2011.
Award-winning Danish graphic novelist, children’s book author & illustrator.
Born in 1982. Tom Kristensen is an illustrator and occasionally award-winning comic creator. Graduated from Design School Kolding in 2012.
3 books
78-66 pages
Book 4 is in production.
17,6 x 25,0 cm
Infection is a story of rage and revenge and is told through action and humour.
We get to meet Dave Blame on his way to destruction throughout vol. 1, 2 and 3 with more volumes coming.
A Danish comic artist and graphic designer, Casper’s published works include various newspaper strips and other anthology stories in Danish. He has been drawing comics for most of his life, but it is only recently that his work has been published in print. Infection has been a passion project for years now.
2 books in the series:
Zenobia, 92 pages
Ivalu, 116 pages
17.5 x 24.5 cm
Ivalu and Zenobia are the first two books in a series about children’s rights around the world.
Zenobia is about the war in Syria. A graphic novel about a girl fleeing from the war in Syria. Zenobia has been sold for publication in 18 languages.
Ivalu is a story from remote Greenland about sexual abuse and suicide among children and young adults. A young girl suddenly has to face the horrible realities of incest and suicide, when her older sister Ivalu disappears.
“Ivalu” was adapted by Oscar winner Anders Walter as a short film, which was nominated for an Oscar in 2023.
Illustrator and comics artist. Zenobia with author Morten Dürr won him several awards for Best Graphic Novel in 2016 and the Illustration Award of the Danish Ministry of Culture.
Danish Children’s author with 57 published books. Translated into 20 languages. The current bestseller is the graphic novel, Zenobia.
4 books
80-96 pages each
Book 4 out in Spring 2024
5 more books planned
20.0 x 28.0 cm
The Kijara comics take place in a united European Union where genetic modification is common and people with illegal modifications are deported to camps.
Kijara is illegally modified herself and forced to work for a special police unit dealing with genetic crime.
Tatiana Goldberg, born 1981. Illustrator and author. Creator of the award winning graphic novel series Kijara as well as award nominated graphic novel Anima.
Teaches comics and character design.
www.tatianagoldberg.dk
www.kijara.com
3 books, 48 pages each
1 book, 36 pages (short stories)
22,0 x 29,5 cm
Ages 9 and up
The adventures of the explorer Kurt Dunder combine fun and adventure as the scientist, his friend Bill, and the chimpanzee Attila confront dangers the world over, from expeditions to the dark heart of Africa to the secret societies of the Tyrol peaks through the ice-covered riddles of Greenland. Entertainment for children and adults alike.
A creator of children’s books and graphic novels – notably the adventures of Kurt Dunder – Frank Madsen is an award-winning cartoonist and three times Best Danish Comics Author nominée. Author of the weekly satirical cartoon Eks Libris since 2010.
Frank has also written the popular picture books for children Snus Mus about a mouse detective, with illustrations by Sussi Bech. The books were published in Chile in 2018 and more are in production.
1 book
123 pages
17.0 x 26.0 cm
After his father’s death Michael must travel back to his childhood home to face a supernatural horror that threatens both him and his fiancé Rose.
Script by Lars Kramhøft. Art by Tom Kristensen.
Lars Kramhøft (born 1984).
Graduate from The Animation Workshop 2011.
Award-winning Danish graphic novelist, children’s book author & illustrator.
Born in 1982. Tom Kristensen is an illustrator and occasionally award-winning comic creator. Graduated from Design School Kolding in 2012.
2 books
48 pages
22,0 x 29,5
Published in Danish
Ages 9 and up
Set in medieval Denmark AD 1450. Three travelling puppeteers are invited to perform at a castle. They meet a knight returned from Constantinople with PTSD and his estranged sister. In book 2 they try their luck at the clandestine trade in holy relics.
Graduate from Design School Kolding.
Founding member of Gimle Studio in Copenhagen 1980.
Since 2006 he has collaborated with national museums using comics to visualise the lives of people who went before us: Iron age tribes in East Jutland, Saints from Jacques de Compostella to Santa Claus, Seamen in the Caribbean, crusaders, carpenters and scientists alike.
This work earned him the Hanne Hansen award in 2014.
1 book
56 pages
22,0 x 29,5 cm
A story from Nordic mythology. As Balder returns to Asgard, he gets everyone’s attention and Loki feels ignored.
Out of sheer jealousy, Loki lets Balder meet Nanna, a human princess and the fiancée of Hother, Balder’s unknown twin brother.
Director, animator, illustrator, writer and cartoonist. Karsten is manager and owner of Tiny Film ApS, that produces animated TV series.
His illustrated children’s books have been published in Denmark, Norway, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and China.