Boy, do I have a treat for you today! I was lucky enough to interview one of the hottest comic book artists in the past 2 years. Her artwork is amazing and selling of the shelfs as soon as they hit. Of course I am talking about the very talented Peach Momoko. It was both an honor and a privilege to interview this talented artist. With that said, let us begin.
Derf: At what age did you discover your artistic talents?
Peach Momoko: I am still learning so I have not finished discovering.
Derf: As an artist myself, I can relate. What artist(s) inspired you?
Peach Momoko: Sorry, I have too many so I do not list anyone in particular.
Derf: That's understandable. How long did it take you to figure out your style?
Peach Momoko: I do not know what my style is. I do not like to “define” a specific style.
Derf: What was your first piece of artwork published worldwide?
Peach Momoko: I was published in a horror magazine called Girls and Corpses magazine. Then my work appeared in Heavy Metal Magazine and then, Marvel Comics.
Derf: When you got into making comic book variant covers, which one was the first to be published?
Peach Momoko: My first published major variant cover is Marvel Rising.
Derf: I have several favorite covers that you have done. Do you have a favorite?
Peach Momoko: They are all very important so I cannot choose a favorite.
Derf: You also have a trading card set out there, who came up with that idea?
Peach Momoko: Upper Deck presented the idea.
Derf: Do you find doing a variant cover easier to do than a trading card? Do you have a preference?
Peach Momoko: I don’t see anything easier. I try to treat every project equal or a challenge more than the last project.
Derf: That is very admirable. I really enjoyed your Demon Days comics. How did that concept come to be?
Peach Momoko: Around 2018, I was already working with Marvel and had a dinner meeting with them, so I gave a pilot comic to CB Cebulski. After 2 years of working mainly on covers with many publishers, on October 2020, I got a e-mail about starting Demon Days. It was a very sudden and amazing day!
Derf: Some artists do commissions in their spare time. I know you are remarkably busy, but do you offer commissions? If so, how can one contact you?
Peach Momoko: Sorry, I do not do commissions at the moment. I only plan to do commissions once I can go to a comic convention (pick up only)
Derf: Well, the way things are looking worldwide, we may see you at a Comic Con sooner than later. One last question, do you have any suggestions for new and upcoming artists?
Peach Momoko: Just keep drawing everyday. You never know when opportunities rises.
I want to thank Peach Momoko again, for taking the time from her busy schedule to answer these questions.
Until next time, get your READ on!
