Irene Márquez, a talented comic artist and graphic humorist from Valdepeñas, engages in a dialogue about her artistic journey with Ivan Pintor. Starting her career in comics through fanzines and social media, Márquez has been a regular contributor to 'El Jueves' for years, establishing a distinctive style characterized by dark humor. Her notable works, like 'Esto no está bien', nominated for best newcomer at the Barcelona Comic Fair, and 'La muerte', which awarded her the El Ojo Crítico prize, highlight her capacity to address universal themes with humor and narrative strength. This conversation will delve into her creative process, influences, and career path, reflecting on the current and future state of comics as an artistic language. The event occurs at the Independent Comic and Self-Publishing Festival, held at the Contemporary Art Center, La Fabra.