The Comic Book Artist from Maui | Home is Here | PBS HAWAIʻI

R. Kikuo Johnson was born and raised on the island of Maui and fell in love with comics at a young age. That love never left and today he is an award-winning graphic novelist and illustrator. Recently, he received a Whiting award as one of the ten most promising emerging writers in the country.
From Home is Here Episode 211
Original Airdate: May 31, 2023
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[@franciscobello1519]

Such a talent. Just read his books, so thoughtfully crafted and human.

[@hollabackgod]

Fav artist right now!

[@alaniwun9825]

This is so Exciting & R. Kikuo Johnson is such an amazing illustrator! Truly inspiring!

[@BrianSalazar-kn5ng]

Congratulations with your success!

[@thomasgreissfan17]

Love this!

[@dorthymcbride3384]

Mahalo! Awesome character in a beautiful mind!❤

[@punktrash3681]

This is so inspiring

[@dbugatto]

Wonderful artist & writer , been a fan since Night Fisher .

[@702cooks13]

How fricken awesome is dis !!!! Born and raise on Maui myself, where can u get that book ?

[@jonathanjenks1710]

all his books are on amazon🤙

[@alikaseki9496]

We sell them at Maui Comics located inside Request Music on Market Street in Wailuku