John Holmstrom, a celebrated American underground cartoonist and writer, came into the world in 1954. His remarkable career has been marked by an impressive array of artistic accomplishments, with his iconic cover illustrations for the Ramones' albums, notably "Rocket to Russia" and "Road to Ruin", standing out as a testament to his remarkable skill and versatility. Furthermore, his endearing and memorable characters, Bosko and Joe, have delighted readers of all ages through their feature appearances in Scholastic's Bananas magazine from 1975 to 1984.
At a remarkably young age of twenty-one, Holstrom embarked on a momentous journey by assuming the responsibility of founding editor for Punk Magazine, a position that would have a profound impact on his professional trajectory. As Punk Magazine eventually ceased publication in 1979, Holstrom leveraged his remarkable skills to contribute to an array of esteemed publications, including The Village Voice, a renowned newspaper that has been a stalwart of New York City's cultural landscape since 1955, as well as Video Games magazine, a publication that has been at the forefront of chronicling the evolution of the video game industry. Additionally, Holstrom's talents were showcased in K-Power, a magazine that has been instrumental in shaping the aesthetic and cultural landscape of the punk rock movement, and Heavy Metal, a legendary publication that has been a staple of the heavy metal genre since its inception in 1977.
