The Cover That Started It All: Inside the Art of Nick Marinkovich
Nick Marinkovich, co-creator of Dead Romans and comic creator and cover artist. This week on Back to Pop, Nick breaks down what makes an image impossible to walk past and what it really takes to build a world one page at a time.
Nectar #4 Arrives June 24 from Vault Comics Misery Island Burns
Vault Comics’ Nectar #4 arrives June 24, bringing Jeremy Robinson’s blood-soaked horror series to a vicious conclusion. As Misery Island burns, Amos faces despair, Pastor Grant’s rampage reaches its peak, and the mysterious butterflies reveal one final surprise.
Doug Wagner & Daniel Hillyard From Plastic to Narco: Twisted Stories with a Beating Heart
“These aren’t just titles. They’re a creative fingerprint — proof that the same team has been building a very specific universe, one strange, bloody, funny, emotionally offbeat book at a time. The strangest stories often carry the most human weight.”
The Artist Who Paints With Feeling In an industry full of digital polish, Suspiria Vilchez still picks up a brush. The results speak for themselves. The reason behind it is worth hearing.
In an industry full of digital polish, Suspiria Vilchez still picks up a brush. The results speak for themselves. The reason behind it is worth hearing.
The Art That Made You Want to Draw
He was just a kid in Newark trying to figure out how someone made art look that good. That kid never stopped asking the question.
From the Congo to the End of the World
Artist JP Mavinga joins Back to Pop to discuss White Sky, his journey from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Image Comics, and how art became his universal language.
Rick Burchett: The Art of Storytelling in Motion
Comics legend Rick Burchett joins Back to Pop for a conversation about storytelling, clarity, character, and the craft behind unforgettable work on The Batman Adventures, Superman Adventures, She-Hulk, and more.
🎬 We’ve Been Working Behind the Curtain…
It’s been a busy stretch at Back to Pop. Here’s a look at the creators, performers, and storytellers we’ve sat down with lately — and what’s coming up next.
Two Dimes and a Dream: How Mitch Hallock Built TerrifiCon New Episode Alert!
From a childhood Marvel comic to creating Connecticut’s largest convention, Mitch Hallock shares how TerrifiCon became the Northeast’s most creator-focused comic con. Hear the risks, breakthroughs, and passion behind building a show where comics come first.
