Mariah-Rose Marie is a graphic novelist, story artist, illustrator and writer whose work can be seen anywhere from Netflix, FX, and HBO Max to The New Yorker, Science for the People Magazine, and The Nib. With empathy and humor, they create works about wildlife, politics, queer culture, history, and the intersections of identity.
When not working on her upcoming graphic novels or storyboarding for TV, she can be found tending to urban gardens, cooking something spicy, or fighting people for sport. Mariah-Rose lives on Tongva land, in Los Ángeles.
“Sunflowers” explores bipolar disorder through nostalgia and horror
When to Pick a Pomegranate is the culmination of the ways Abedifard’s path has diverged and reconverged in her love of cartoons, comics and her desire to connect with her heritage.
Judging by the Cover – 12/11/24 new releases
When to Pick a Pomegranate is the culmination of the ways Abedifard’s path has diverged and reconverged in her love of cartoons, comics and her desire to connect with her heritage.
Broken Frontier Staff Picks for December 2024 – War on Gaza, Belly Full of Heart, Lebanon is Burning, Through the Boughs and More!
When to Pick a Pomegranate is the culmination of the ways Abedifard’s path has diverged and reconverged in her love of cartoons, comics and her desire to connect with her heritage.
The Best Comics of 2024
When to Pick a Pomegranate is the culmination of the ways Abedifard’s path has diverged and reconverged in her love of cartoons, comics and her desire to connect with her heritage.
5 new comics to read in December, including the stunning return of The New Gods
When to Pick a Pomegranate is the culmination of the ways Abedifard’s path has diverged and reconverged in her love of cartoons, comics and her desire to connect with her heritage.
Spring 2025 Books From Silver Sprocket
Announced titles include When I Arrived at the Castle by Emily Carroll, Viscera Objectica by Yugo Limbo, and Sunflowers by Keezy Young.
A Gastronome’s Guide to Graphic Novels
When to Pick a Pomegranate is the culmination of the ways Abedifard’s path has diverged and reconverged in her love of cartoons, comics and her desire to connect with her heritage.
THE SKIN YOU’RE IN IS AN INTERESTING AND ENTERTAINING COLLECTION OF HORROR STORIES
When to Pick a Pomegranate is the culmination of the ways Abedifard’s path has diverged and reconverged in her love of cartoons, comics and her desire to connect with her heritage.
Sipping Season by Mariah-Rose Marie, Out 11/27/24!
Get energized with this companion zine to Cook Like Your Ancestors!
The Skin You’re In – Botanical Horror is at Its Finest in this Spine-Chilling Compendium from Ashley Robin Franklin
When to Pick a Pomegranate is the culmination of the ways Abedifard’s path has diverged and reconverged in her love of cartoons, comics and her desire to connect with her heritage.
Recursion and Desire: Alex Hoffman on WHEN TO PICK A POMEGRANATE by Yasmeen Abedifard
When to Pick a Pomegranate is the culmination of the ways Abedifard’s path has diverged and reconverged in her love of cartoons, comics and her desire to connect with her heritage.
Iranian American comic artist Yasmeen Abedifard talks Persian references and reflects on her artistic journey in discussions of her new book, “When to Pick a Pomegranate”
When to Pick a Pomegranate is the culmination of the ways Abedifard’s path has diverged and reconverged in her love of cartoons, comics and her desire to connect with her heritage.
REVIEW: The Skin You’re In – Publishers Weekly
When to Pick a Pomegranate is the culmination of the ways Abedifard’s path has diverged and reconverged in her love of cartoons, comics and her desire to connect with her heritage.
INTERVIEW: The more you think about it, the more BOY ISLAND falls apart: Rosa Appignanesi in conversation with LEO FOX
When to Pick a Pomegranate is the culmination of the ways Abedifard’s path has diverged and reconverged in her love of cartoons, comics and her desire to connect with her heritage.
“Prokaryote Season” is a trippy, melancholy exploration of queer friendship and longing
When to Pick a Pomegranate is the culmination of the ways Abedifard’s path has diverged and reconverged in her love of cartoons, comics and her desire to connect with her heritage.
Graphic Novel Review: THE NIGHT NEVER ENDS is a nice spooky romp
When to Pick a Pomegranate is the culmination of the ways Abedifard’s path has diverged and reconverged in her love of cartoons, comics and her desire to connect with her heritage.