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His work retains classic comic book aspects and "evokes the pop art of [[Roy Lichtenstein]] and aesthetics of [[Silver Age of Comic Books|Silver]] and [[Bronze Age of Comic Books|Bronze age superhero comics]] in equal measure."<ref name="maison">{{cite web|url=http://maisonneuve.org/pressroom/article/2009/dec/12/interview-michael-cho/|title= Interview with Michael Cho|first= John|last= Semley|date= December 12, 2009|work= [[Maisonneuve (magazine)|Maisonneuve]]|archiveurl= https://archive.today/20130415085423/http://maisonneuve.org/pressroom/article/2009/dec/12/interview-michael-cho/|archivedate= April 15, 2013|url-status= dead|df= mdy-all}}</ref> He has provided cover art for several [[List of DC Comics reprint collections|DC Comics reprint collections]]<ref>{{gcdb|type=credit|search= Michael+Cho|title= Michael Cho}}</ref> and drew the 1940s variant cover for [[Action Comics 1000|''Action Comics'' #1000]] (June 2018).<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/208506-DC-Unveils-Final-Variant-For-Action-Comics-1000|title= DC Unveils Final Variant For ''Action Comics'' #1000|date= March 7, 2018|work= Previews|publisher= [[Diamond Comic Distributors]]|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/71X2BSpc3?url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/208506-DC-Unveils-Final-Variant-For-Action-Comics-1000 |archivedate= August 9, 2018|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}}</ref>
His work retains classic comic book aspects and "evokes the pop art of [[Roy Lichtenstein]] and aesthetics of [[Silver Age of Comic Books|Silver]] and [[Bronze Age of Comic Books|Bronze age superhero comics]] in equal measure."<ref name="maison">{{cite web|url=http://maisonneuve.org/pressroom/article/2009/dec/12/interview-michael-cho/|title= Interview with Michael Cho|first= John|last= Semley|date= December 12, 2009|work= [[Maisonneuve (magazine)|Maisonneuve]]|archiveurl= https://archive.today/20130415085423/http://maisonneuve.org/pressroom/article/2009/dec/12/interview-michael-cho/|archivedate= April 15, 2013|url-status= dead|df= mdy-all}}</ref> He has provided cover art for several [[List of DC Comics reprint collections|DC Comics reprint collections]]<ref>{{gcdb|type=credit|search= Michael+Cho|title= Michael Cho}}</ref> and drew the 1940s variant cover for [[Action Comics 1000|''Action Comics'' #1000]] (June 2018).<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/208506-DC-Unveils-Final-Variant-For-Action-Comics-1000|title= DC Unveils Final Variant For ''Action Comics'' #1000|date= March 7, 2018|work= Previews|publisher= [[Diamond Comic Distributors]]|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/71X2BSpc3?url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/208506-DC-Unveils-Final-Variant-For-Action-Comics-1000 |archivedate= August 9, 2018|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}}</ref>


On September 2, 2014, Cho published his first graphic novel, Shoplifter. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-17 |title=Michael Cho’s ‘Shoplifter’ Showcases What He Does Best, PopMatters |url=https://www.popmatters.com/michael-chos-shoplifter-2626152351.html |access-date=2022-04-26 |website=PopMatters |language=en-US}}</ref> Each illustration is done in two-colors. He states that he likes two-tone work because it allows him to focus on the mood and atmosphere. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-08-27 |title=Talking “Shoplifter” and the Next Phase with Cartoonist Michael Cho [Interview] |url=http://www.multiversitycomics.com/interviews/talking-shoplifter-and-the-next-phase-with-cartoonist-michael-cho-interview/ |access-date=2022-04-26 |website=Multiversity Comics |language=en}}</ref> To paint the tones, he used colored inks, and the rest was done with brushes, pens, and brush pens.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-08-27 |title=Talking “Shoplifter” and the Next Phase with Cartoonist Michael Cho [Interview] |url=http://www.multiversitycomics.com/interviews/talking-shoplifter-and-the-next-phase-with-cartoonist-michael-cho-interview/ |access-date=2022-04-26 |website=Multiversity Comics |language=en}}</ref>

Joe Biden's presidential campaign commissioned Michael Cho to design three comic images. The images were posted on their social medias. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Michael Cho {{!}} Joe Biden Campaign - Rapp{{!}}Art Illustration Agency |url=https://rappart.com/project/michael-cho-joe-biden-campaign/ |access-date=2022-04-26 |website=Rapp{{!}}Art |language=en-US}}</ref>

===References===
==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
* Silver Medal for "Stars" at the 2007 [[Canadian National Magazine Awards|National Magazine Awards]]<ref name="awards">{{cite web|url= http://www.taddlecreekmag.com/about|title= About Taddle Creek|date= n.d.|work= [[Taddle Creek (magazine)|Taddle Creek]]|archiveurl= https://www.webcitation.org/72aTRuV9z?url=http://www.taddlecreekmag.com/about|archivedate= September 21, 2018|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}}</ref>
* Silver Medal for "Stars" at the 2007 [[Canadian National Magazine Awards|National Magazine Awards]]<ref name="awards">{{cite web|url= http://www.taddlecreekmag.com/about|title= About Taddle Creek|date= n.d.|work= [[Taddle Creek (magazine)|Taddle Creek]]|archiveurl= https://www.webcitation.org/72aTRuV9z?url=http://www.taddlecreekmag.com/about|archivedate= September 21, 2018|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}}</ref>

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Cho at the 2017 WonderCon.

Michael Cho is a Canadian illustrator and cartoonist. He has been nominated for a number of awards and had his work positively reviewed.

Early life

Cho was born in South Korea but emigrated to Canada at the age of 6.[1] He has said "In some ways I learned to read English by reading comic books. And of course, I copied all the drawings."[2]

Career

Cho's artwork appears in a number of different genres. He has painted book covers for Random House/Knopf[1] and Penguin Books.[3] His cover for White Noise has been called a "remarkable" design that "masterfully captures"[3] aspects of the novel. He is the creator of the webcomic Papercut,[4] has done illustrations for The New York Times Book Review, and has created comics work for Taddle Creek literary magazine.[1]

His work retains classic comic book aspects and "evokes the pop art of Roy Lichtenstein and aesthetics of Silver and Bronze age superhero comics in equal measure."[3] He has provided cover art for several DC Comics reprint collections[5] and drew the 1940s variant cover for Action Comics #1000 (June 2018).[6]

On September 2, 2014, Cho published his first graphic novel, Shoplifter. [7] Each illustration is done in two-colors. He states that he likes two-tone work because it allows him to focus on the mood and atmosphere. [8] To paint the tones, he used colored inks, and the rest was done with brushes, pens, and brush pens.[9]

Joe Biden's presidential campaign commissioned Michael Cho to design three comic images. The images were posted on their social medias. [10]

References

Awards and nominations

  • Silver Medal for "Stars" at the 2007 National Magazine Awards[11]
  • Honourable Mention for "Night Time" in the Words and Pictures category of the 2004 National Magazine Awards[11]
  • Papercut was nominated for a Joe Shuster Award in the webcomics category.[4]
  • A story included in The Best American Comics 2010[1]
  • Won a Joe Shuster Award in the cover artist category[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Gaiman, Neil, ed. (2010). The Best American Comics 2010. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. p. 318. ISBN 978-0547241777.
  2. ^ Hooper, Terry. "Finding Max Finder Artist Michael Cho". Comics Bulletin. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c Semley, John (December 12, 2009). "Interview with Michael Cho". Maisonneuve. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013.
  4. ^ a b "Joe Shuster Award 2009 Nominees and Winners". Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards Association. n.d. Archived from the original on September 21, 2018.
  5. ^ Michael Cho at the Grand Comics Database
  6. ^ "DC Unveils Final Variant For Action Comics #1000". Previews. Diamond Comic Distributors. March 7, 2018. Archived from the original on August 9, 2018.
  7. ^ "Michael Cho's 'Shoplifter' Showcases What He Does Best, PopMatters". PopMatters. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  8. ^ "Talking "Shoplifter" and the Next Phase with Cartoonist Michael Cho [Interview]". Multiversity Comics. 2014-08-27. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  9. ^ "Talking "Shoplifter" and the Next Phase with Cartoonist Michael Cho [Interview]". Multiversity Comics. 2014-08-27. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  10. ^ "Michael Cho | Joe Biden Campaign - Rapp|Art Illustration Agency". Rapp|Art. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  11. ^ a b "About Taddle Creek". Taddle Creek. n.d. Archived from the original on September 21, 2018.
  12. ^ Arrant, Chris (September 5, 2017). "2017 Joe Shuster Awards Winners (Full List)". Newsarama. Archived from the original on September 21, 2018.


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