Mikael Ross
Comics, Graphic Novels, Illustration, Comic-Workshops and Comic Readings
My name is Mikael Ross and I am a freelance comic artist and illustrator. I live and work in Berlin. Drawing and telling comic stories is my great passion and has fascinated me since childhood. This enthusiasm has continued to grow and over the last ten years I have turned this passion into my profession. Since then, I have published five graphic novels, which have been translated into up to ten languages.
Books: der verkehrte Himmel, Golden Boy, The Thud, Totem, Lauter Leben.
Services
Visual Storytelling
Whether it's a medical comic for patient education, a comic to accompany an exhibition, or a comic as part of the program for a music festival, it's always exciting to see how versatile the medium of comics can be. Almost any story, almost any content, can be told graphically. Complex content in particular can be conveyed more clearly and comprehensively through a graphic visualization.
It is important to me to find a fresh graphic approach for each new project, whether it is a new book or a commissioned work. Creative collaboration and coordination with clients and partners is crucial to this exciting discovery process.
Illustration
Looking for an illustrator? Have an illustration created for you! In a short briefing, we will work together to find out exactly what your ideas and wishes are. Shortly afterwards, you will receive a selection of drafts and you can choose the design that suits you best. Unlike AI-generated designs, you can use my illustrations for all business purposes without hesitation, because I guarantee the rights of use in accordance with German law.
Comic/ Manga Workshops
Children in particular have a keen interest in comics and manga. In my comic and manga workshops, I have repeatedly seen children and teenagers of all ages working diligently and enthusiastically to create their own comic pages with great perseverance.
I draw my experience from teaching Comics for 10 years now. i coduct workshops in schools, libraries, literary centers, and universities. I can offer a varied program for all levels of expertise, from Beginners first steps to Masterclass. Workshop languages are English, German, and French.
Comic readings
A comic book reading basically works the same way as a literary reading. The only difference is that the comic panels are projected using a projector or smartboard to accompany the author's voice. This creates an imersive audiovisual live-format. I offer comic book readings for adults as well as for young people, and I am also happy to visit schools. A reading lasts around 50-60 minutes in total and is held in German.
References
Clients (selection)
Museum Europäischer Kulturen,
Charité Berlin,
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek,
Berliner Festspiele,
Goethe Institut,
Deutscher Comic e.V.,
Frankfurter Buchmesse,
Vierundfünfzigste Babelsberg Film GmbH,
ProSchul,
Evangelische Stiftung Neuerkerode,
Haus der Geschichte NRW,
DAAD,
Yippie Kindercomic Festival,
Tillmanns Biere,
Terrex,
Diakonie Deutschland
Cooperations
junges Literaturhaus Lüneburg,
EuregioKultur e.V.,
Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Selbsthilfe von Menschen mit Behinderung, chronischer Erkrankung und ihren Angehörigen (BAG SELBSTHILFE e.V.),
Stichting Playgrounds,
Huberty & Breyne Gallerie,
Universität Potsdam,
Kunsthochschule Kassel,
Literaturhaus Frankfurt,
Kunsthochschule Hannover
Publishers
USA – Fantagraphics
Brasil – Nemo
Germany – avant-verlag
France – Dargaud, Seuil, Sarbacane,
Spain – Reservoir books, Astiberri
Italy – Bao
South Corea – Hanulim,
Netherlands – Scratch Books, Soul Food Comics,
Poland – Centrala
Czech Republic – Timof
Slovenia – Stripburger
Ukraine - Vydavnytstvo
Licencing
Please send inquiries regarding books and film rights to:
Sylvain Coissard sylcoissard2@orange.fr