George Mathen, widely recognized as Appupen, is a graphic novelist and artist based in Bangalore. His diverse professional background includes training in 3D animation and graphic design, alongside experience as a mural and tattoo artist. Before focusing on his graphic novels, he worked within the advertising industry in Mumbai. His extensive bibliography features titles such as Moonward, Legends of Halahala, and Rashtrayana: Trouble in Pradesh. Beyond his solo projects, he has engaged in various collaborative efforts, including illustrating works about Indian folklore and adapting literature into graphic novel formats. His artistic career highlights the transition from commercial design to independent storytelling. We are interested in learning about your own creative process and current projects. What stage of development is your latest comic work currently in? Source: en.wikipedia.org, "George Mathen (artist) - Wikipedia" — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appupen Image: Pinakpani /…