Biography

JAN VANĚK (comic book writer and artist; Czechia)

Guest appearance: Friday 13. March - Saturday 14. March 2026

Jan Vaněk, also known as enigmaboy612, is a Czech comic book writer and artist. He studied at FDULS in Plzeň, specializing in comics and illustration for children.

He is the author of the comic Pizzilla and the serialized comic anthology Prasopes (a collection of short, previously unpublished drawer comics and jokes).

He also creates illustrated jokes for newspapers. His illustrations and posters are often characterized by a strong sense of humor and playful wordplay.

Some of his designs are used for various types of merchandise. He collaborates with the influencer Těhotný kuchař, including on cookbooks such as Cháluj líp, Držka v nebi, and others.

In recent years, he has also focused on classical and plein-air painting, for which he subsequently organizes exhibitions.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/enigmaboy612/
WP: https://www.enigmaboy612.cz/