Bullish Times is proud to re-release this interview, originally published on the now-defunct NFTZine in January 2021. As a testimony to Jose Delbo who sadly passed on February 5th, 2024.

Jose Delbo debuted with DC Comics in 1969, illustrating “The Spectre #10.” By 1976, he started depicting Wonder Woman in issue #222, concluding this artistic journey with issue #286 in 1981. However, Wonder Woman wasn’t left in solitude. Following the departure of her long-time partner Steve Trevor, Delbo and writer Gerry Conway revived him in the September 1980 issue #271. Additionally, they created The Lumberjack in “Wonder Woman #268” (June 1980), a character that made its way to the 2015 Supergirl TV series. In issue #274, Conway and Delbo reimagined the Cheetah, a classic adversary from 1980. Beyond his iconic contributions to DC Comics, Jose Delbo has also made significant strides in the NFT space, setting records. Featured below is the “Meme Man,” a notable commission for DontBuyMeme.com, showcasing Delbo’s continued influence and creativity.

1) How did you get started on your journey into art?

I have been working as a comic artist since I was 16 in Argentina. I have always loved art and always knew that I wanted to be a professional artist.  When I was in my twenties I had just had my two kids and I knew that the United States was where I would have the best opportunity to

work in comic art, so we got all the papers ready and came to the United States.  It was a struggle at first but after a little time, I started working for the art department of a department store drawing the products.  After some time I got my first opportunity to work on a comic and the rest is history.

(A WH1SPER OF DEATH Colour & B&W @Jose_Delbo & @primal_cypher Collaboration from MakersPlace)

2) Who are your favourite artists, NFT and traditional and any projects you are keen on and why?

One of my favourite comic artists of all time was Joe Kubert. I learned a lot about my style from him.  As for NFTs, there are so many artists in this space who are talented.  But one artist that impressed me early on was Trevor Jones. I was so happy to be able to collaborate with him on a couple of pieces that will forever be part of my history in this space.

3) Talk us through your creative process, your best state of mind, environment etc to work in.

My creative process is fairly simple, to be honest these days.  I work closely with my family on my crypto art.  Sometimes I have an idea and sometimes it is one of them.  Once the idea is there I think about the best way to illustrate it and then I just get to work. Usually, I will do a few quick sketches before the final version.  But once I am happy with how I will draw it, I start in pencil. Once the piece is done in pencil I pass ink.  Then I work with my team to digitize the piece.  Also sometimes I work with a colourist to give it extra depth.  As for my

state of mind and environment, I usually like to work when I first wake up in the morning after I have had a cup of coffee in my studio.