Lene Ask (b. 1974) is a Norwegian comics and children’s book writer. Though initially a photographer, since the debut of her graphic novel Hitler, Jesus og farfar in 2006, Ask has worked extensively in the field of comics, books and illustrations.
She graduated the Norwegian Institute for Childrens Books, studied photography at Bergen Art Academy for three years, and was an exhange student as photographer at FAMU, Prague. In addition she studied art history at the University of Bergen, and art at Rogaland College of Art, Stavanger (NO).
Ask has published over 25 books, as author and/or illustrator. She has also published a number of articles and short stories in several antologies. Ask is a much sought lecturer and has exhibited her works at a wide range of venues.
Ask sees herself as a visual storyteller, both when she draws pictures and writes novels. In her graphic novels she works with the tension between words and images