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Nicholas Dertinger
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My name is Nicholas and I’m a PhD Candidate in Literature, focusing on the Gothic & Pop Culture in my current research. I am also an illustrator, writer, and Visiting Lecturer.

https://bio.site/nicholasdertinger
Some new stuff inspired by The Unsleeping City from @dimension20.bsky.social more to come as I work on the other intrepid heroes.

#handdrawnart #d20 #drawings
October 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
This Dark Souls inspired watercolor painting is going to be available as a special print limited to 50 copies exclusively at NYCC in a few weeks! Stop by Table D30 in Artist Alley and get you one! I’ll also have the original available at the table too!
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#nycc #newyorkcomiccon #darksouls #art
September 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Life Can Be Incredulous
Enjoy the Adventure
scribbledchaos.substack.com
July 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Heading back to NYCC this October. Been a few years since I’ve attended so I’m looking forward to being there again.
July 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Coming soon- Dimension 20: Cloudward, Ho! ☁️

Join Brennan Lee Mulligan and the Intrepid Heroes (Emily Axford, Ally Beardsley, Brian Murphy, Zac Oyama, Siobhan Thompson, Lou Wilson) for a high-flying adventure unlike anything you've ever seen

Premieres June 4th, only on @dropout.tv
May 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Did Deep Dish Pizza just become the official pie of the Vatican? #newpope
May 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Flashback to 2018 when I did this “Rey-venge” painting. Still practicing lighting, proportions and stuff cause I suck…anyway obligatory #maythe4thbewithyou
May 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
A digital rough sketch from a while back (maybe 2 years??) that I never posted cause I get worried about what people think, but screw it. Here’s this burlesque dancer I drew. And the initial sketch I started with.
May 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Caught a dream…
April 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Painting.
April 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
New post up the dives into my presentation at PCA 2025 on literature and madness.
Madness in the Vinyl
An overview of my presentation at the PCA Conference 2025.
open.substack.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Saw Sinners today. No spoilers here. A fantastic film from start to finish. Ryan Coogler is a powerhouse. Michael B Jordan is mesmerizing to watch. I was blown away by Wunmi Mosaku who played a stunning character. And damn, Miles Caton was incredible. His voice, his emotion, his talent. Brilliant.
April 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Tomorrow, a certain online mega-retailer launches a book sale, just days before Indie Bookstore Day on 4/26. This is no coincidence; Bookstore Day is one of the largest revenue drivers for indies.

Indies need our support to thrive & build community spaces for all...mega-retailers do not.
April 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Some doodling…
April 21, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Hey, I started a Substack, so check out my work, writings, and maybe throw some support my way if you can.
Much love.

Scribbled Chaos scribbledchaos.substack.com?r=9ec1p&utm_...
Scribbled Chaos | Nicholas Dertinger | Substack
Hey, I'm Nicholas and welcome to Scribbled Chaos. I'm a PhD Candidate finishing my dissertation in English Literature with a focus on Pop Culture and Gothic lit. Here, you're going to find me sharing ...
scribbledchaos.substack.com
April 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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April 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Finally added some color to this sketch I did awhile back. #medusa #sketch #paint #art
March 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Seattle was amazing! So great to meet and chat with such lovely people. Thanks Emerald City for a great show!
March 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Final day at Emerald City
March 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
ECCC this week! I’m at Table J-28 come stop by.
#eccc2025
March 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Been quietly getting work done I some projects these last few weeks. Nothing I can share yet! But, this week I’m heading to Emerald City Comic Con. I’ll be in Artist Alley, table J-28. Stop by and say hi!

I’ll have sketch cards, original paintings, prints, and I’ll be taking commissions too!
March 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Sketch to print for an upcoming show. Did some scratchy lines in ink on paper and then digital colors for background. Blended traditional and digital art.
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#batman #absolutebatman #art #sketch #create #dc #dccomics
February 11, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Today, my students are reading Victor LaValle’s Destroyer as we discuss literary adaptations of Frankenstein as well as discourse on police brutality and systemic racism. This graphic novel is brilliant and beautiful in numerous ways. Read it if you haven’t yet!
February 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Quick sketch of Ben Grimm today. I love we are getting his huge brow in the new film.
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#thething #fantasticfour #marvel #sketch #doodles #art #artwork
February 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM