Biography

FRANK CHO (comic book artist and writer; USA)

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Frank Cho is a prominent Korean American comic book writer and illustrator. He is best known for his series LIBERTY MEADOWS and his work on books such as SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL, MIGHTY AVENGERS, and HULK for Marvel Comics, as well as JUNGLE GIRL for Dynamite Entertainment.

Cho's style is characterized by precise lines and his exceptional figure drawing skills, with a special emphasis on the depiction of well-endowed women. Despite having no formal training in art, Cho taught himself to write and draw by reading art books and comics. He began his career by creating the cartoon strip UNIVERSITY2 for The Diamondback, the student newspaper at the University of Maryland, College Park. After graduation, Cho adapted elements of this work for use in a professionally syndicated strip, LIBERTY MEADOWS. He continued to do cover work or anthology work for other publishers during his time on Liberty Meadows.

During his career, Cho has won many awards, including the National Cartoonists Society's Awards for Best Comic Book and Book Illustration, the Charles M. Schulz Award for Excellence in Cartooning, and the Max & Moritz Prize for Best International Comic Strip. He has also been nominated for the Harvey and Eisner Awards. Despite his numerous accolades, Cho remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to work on his creator-owned projects.