Originally published by First Comics News.

By Giovanni Aria

Victor Raniery has been drawing since he was a child. Victor is a native of Fortaleza, Brazil, and attended Lourenço Filho Faculdade e Colégio. While taking a course from Leonardo Gondim, Gondim saw his coloring and introduced him to Dan Sehn, who hired him to work at Argo Comics on Argo 5. Victor became a regular contributor to Argo 5 and joined G-Man Comics, where he has provided colors for G-Men United and many other titles.

First Comics News: When did you first discover comics?

Victor Raniery: In an uncle’s box during my childhood.

First Comics News: What attracted you to them?

Victor: In the box, I was interested in a very curious black cover. Superman’s death was one of the first comic books I read, and what caught my attention the most were the details of the design.

First Comics News: Where did you study art?

Victor: I gained some knowledge in design college and through some small courses, but most of it was through video classes on YouTube.

First Comics News: What was your first published work?

Victor: The first job was with Argo Comics on Argo 5 #37.

First Comics News: How did you get your first break into comics?

Victor: I was in a drawing course with Leonardo Gondim, and I colored one of his pieces. He liked the result and asked if I would be willing to test as a colorist.

First Comics News: How did you get involved with G-Man Comics?

Victor: I was recommended by Dan Sehn at Argo Comics, where I met Rik Offenberger and Eric N. Bennett.

First Comics News: How much freedom do you have creatively with the comics?

Victor: Usually, I receive references for the main characters, and I’m free to choose the colors of the other elements that make up the page.

First Comics News: What makes a good comic story?

Victor: Fun, tense moments, and epic battles.

First Comics News: What is it like working with Rik and Jim?

Victor: It’s very easy. They’re both nice guys, willing to discuss things and answer questions.

First Comics News: What else are you working on?

Victor: At the time of this interview, I was coloring pages for a Lynx adventure, followed by a Taranis adventure.