DaNi Returns to Mainstream Comics: Batwoman with Greg Rucka + Indie Journey

Joining us all the way from Greece is the incredible traditional comic book artist DaNi (Coffin Bound, Batwoman with Greg Rucka)! We chat late-night Greek style about her journey from fine arts/sculpture to full-time comics, self-publishing zines, breaking into American publishers via conventions and connections, and her love for traditional tools (brushes only—no digital!).

Key highlights:

-Early influences: Mike Mignola, Charles Burns, South American artists, and discovering obscure 70s/80s horror/erotic comics in Venice

-Indie Greek scene: Huge, diverse, political/erotic vibes; Comicdom Con turning 20!

-How she broke in: Zines at cons leading to 2000 AD, IDW, Coffin Bound with Dan Watters

-Working on Batwoman #1 (Greg Rucka, DC Next Level – out March 2026!): Research, mood boards, Greek-inspired city, action-packed issues

-Process: Heavy layouts/planning, 2-3 pages/day pencils, deadlines fuel her, weekends off for life

-Fun side: Naps as creativity recharge, hating alarms, cats (every comic artist has them!)

-Advice: Do the work first, make friends at cons, find your creative soulmate collaborator

DaNi's Batwoman series redefines Kate Kane—don't miss it! Find it at your LCS.

Follow DaNi: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danistrips (main spot for art updates)

Website/Portfolio - https://www.danistrips.com (books, Coffin Bound collections)

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Greeting DaNi from Greece

1:30 - Late Nights, Early Mornings & Naps for Creatives

3:50 - Aging, Recovery & Loving Naps

5:20 - University in Fine Arts/Sculpture (Greek System)

8:00 - Combining Comics & Sewing for Uni Exhibition (Tales From the Strips)

10:30 - Origin of "DaNi Strips" Name & Double Entendre Fun

11:50 - Childhood Drawing, Redrawing Comic Endings & Greek Indie Scene

14:00 - European Comics Influence (Political, Erotic, Anthologies)

16:30 - Influences: Mignola, Burns, South Americans, Obscure Horror Comics

20:00 - Deciding to Go Full-Time Comics (2018, IDW Break)

23:00 - Meeting Dan Watters & Creating Coffin Bound Magic

26:00 - Breaking In: Zines at Cons, Connections Over Cold Pitches

29:00 - NYCC Adventures, Meeting Heroes & Greek/Italian Convention Cliques

33:00 - Cats, Parrots & Artist Stereotypes (Everyone Has Pets!)

37:00 - Current Work: Batwoman with Greg Rucka (Process, Research, Greek City)

42:00 - Traditional Tools Only (Brushes, CD Markers, No Digital)

45:00 - Character Development, Deadlines & Scheduling for Sanity

49:00 - Pace: Layouts Fry Brain, 2-3 Pages/Day, Weekends Off

54:00 - Excitement for Batwoman Issues + Upcoming Release

56:00 - Where to Follow DaNi + Outro

58:00 - Support the Podcast & Keep It Nerdy