Lee Doo-ho

(b. 5/7/1943, Korea)

Im Keok-jeong, by Lee Doo-ho
Lee Doo-ho was born in Korea in 1943. He is called "a traditional comic artist", because of his strong engagement with depicting ancient tradition in his work. A thorough historical researcher, he fills his stories with information about ancient social systems, customs and costumes.
L'Arbre de Solgeo, by Lee Doo-ho
He attended the University of Fine Arts in Hongik, and learned the finer points of the profession from Park Ki-jeong in 1968. His professional debut, 'The Invisible Man' appeared a year later. He created among others the comics 'Meoteol Dosa and Ttomae', 'Im Keok-jeong' and 'Jemari', which appeared in newspaper Sports ChoSun. He is also a teacher at the University of Sejong.
comic art by Lee Doo-hocomic art by Lee Doo-ho