Ryan North (born October 20, 1980) is a Canadian writer and computer programmer best known for his work in both webcomics and mainstream superhero comics. He first gained attention as the creator of *Dinosaur Comics*, a long-running webcomic with a fixed art template. North later moved into licensed and franchise work, writing for the *Adventure Time* comic series before taking on Marvel’s *The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl*, a humorous and critically acclaimed run that became a signature title. He has also written for *Fantastic Four*, *One World Under Doom*, and *Hulk: Smash Everything*, and contributed to *Star Trek: Lower Decks*, *Jughead*, and *Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton*. His work has earned multiple Eisner Awards and Harvey Awards, and several of his titles have appeared on *New York Times* bestseller lists. North’s style often blends sharp humor with accessible storytelling, and he has collaborated with artists including Erica Henderson and Derek Charm. He remains active in the industry, writing across both independent and major publisher titles.
