Szarlota Pawel

Szarlota Pawel, born Eugenia Joanna Pawel-Kroll on 4 November 1947, was a Polish comic book artist best known for creating the beloved children’s series *Jonka, Jonek i Kleks*. She passed away on 7 September 2018. Pawel entered the comics field during the 1980s, a time when Polish sequential art was gaining a distinct identity. Her signature style blended whimsical, cartoonish figures with lively, detailed backgrounds, making her work instantly recognizable. She often served as artist, colorist, inker, letterer, and writer on her projects. Beyond her most famous series, her credits include *Kubuś Piekielny - sąsiedzi*, *Krakers*, *Kubuś Piekielny - przeprowadzka*, *Indiańska próba*, and *Bunt krasnoludków*. While specific awards are not documented in the available records, her legacy endures as a pioneering female voice in Polish comics, opening doors for younger creators. Her work remains cherished for its gentle humor and imaginative worlds, securing her place in the history of Central European comics.