Biography

Derek Kirk Kim is a Korean-American writer, director, and artist. He is the recipient of the Eisner (2004), the Harvey (2004), and the Ignatz Award (2003) for his debut graphic novel Same Difference and Other Stories. (The contents of which were originally serialized on his website, formerly known as Lowbright, and Small Stories). This collection of short stories was first published with the help of a 2002 Xeric Award. In television, he is best known for his work as a director of the Disney+ animated television series Amphibia. He was also the lead character designer of Adventure Time (Cartoon Network) and a story artist for Green Eggs and ...Read More