Stripburger is a publishing pioneer of independent comics in Slovenia. Since 1992, Stripburger has been publishing a renowned international comics magazine dedicated to showcasing the work of contemporary comics artists with personal styles and stories, from Slovenia and abroad.
Alongside the magazine, they also publish Slovenian and translated comic books and graphic novels for adults and young readers.
Additionally, an important part of Stripburger’s activities are comics exhibitions, workshops, contests, lectures and other events that aim to promote comics culture and creativity in Slovenia and abroad.
Apart from giving a presentation Stripburger will also be present at the Cross Comix makers market.
Katja Štesl (1991) is a comics critic and a member of the editorial board of Stripburger, an international comics magazine based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. She writes comics reviews and articles for various journals and is mainly interested in contemporary alternative comics. She engages with the comics scene by giving lectures about comics for schoolchildren and adults, hosting talks with authors, and promoting local comics creativity at international festivals and fairs abroad.
Klara Kracina (1999) is a visual artist whose work includes painting, printmaking, drawing, comics, and installation-based practices. In 2022, she graduated in painting from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana and is currently completing her master’s studies in the same field.
