Francesco Mattina is an illustrator and designer, whom was previously a concept artist for VFX Studios factory.

In 2007 he started working for Marvel Comics as a cover artist, and ever since he has been one of the most in demand cover artists in the modern day.

He has also worked for DC Comics since 2009. In 2017, he started doing cover art for many other major publishers, including Image Comics (collaborating with Todd McFarlane on numerous Spawn covers), IDW Publishing, Valiant Entertainment, Dynamite Entertainment and more. 

What was the first comic you bought?

I don't remember exactly but I think something with Spidey. The villain was a strange character on a motorbike with an EYE as their helmet :)

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Favourite character to draw?

Spawn

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Biggest artistic influences?

That's a difficult question... I think anything that makes you say "FU@%"

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Favourite convention snack?

I love all convention food BUT I can't live without coffee. This is the truth.