Mariko Tamaki

Mariko Tamaki is a Canadian writer and artist, born in 1975. She is best known for her acclaimed graphic novels for young adults, including *Skim*, *This One Summer*, *Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me*, and *Emiko Superstar*. Her work often explores the emotional lives of teenagers with nuance and empathy. In 2016, she began writing for both Marvel and DC Comics, becoming a prominent voice in mainstream superhero comics. She has twice been named a runner-up for the Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in young adult literature. In the superhero realm, she is noted for runs on *Detective Comics*, *Wonder Woman*, *Tomb Raider*, and *Crush & Lobo*, as well as *Batman: Detective Comics* and *Archie*. Her collaborators have included artists such as Jillian Tamaki (her cousin, on *Skim* and *This One Summer*) and Rosemary Valero-O’Connell (*Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me*). Tamaki’s signature style blends introspective, character-driven storytelling with a keen sense of social dynamics. She continues to be an active and influential figure in both indie and mainstream comics.