But so many of our favorite comic book characters very nearly werent what they are today. These, though, are the best of the best, the ones that drop jaws, bulge eyes, and make all comic book fans hearts swoon. Reading comic books and graphic novels for 15 years of my life span i would like to list my top ten comic book artist on. Apr 14, 2014 most underrated comic book characters part 1, the most underrated superheroes and supervillains of all time who deserve more exposure in comics and movies. Heres ign s list of the top 10 best batman artists of all time. I personally despise alan davis and cannot stand looking at it. When i turn the page and read the pages from any graphic novel i can instantly recognized the art and the artist that drew in each comic panel. Top 10 best transformers comic book covers of all time. The best digital art software for creatives in 2020. Who do you think is marvels worst artist over the last few years. Comics in the 1990s may get a bit of a bad rap sometimes, but we have ten great moments from that comic book era. Honorable mention is listed or ranked 1 on the list the worst best photo.
Answered dec 10, 2016 author has 129 answers and 38. Apr 15, 2020 welcome to our pick of the best digital art software. Marvel comics is responsible for a complete revitalization of the comic book industry in the 60s, some of the greatest and most beloved characters and superhero stories in history, and helping to convince the mainstream that comic books are a legitimate art form. The omnipresent influence of comic books is undeniable, and here we take a look at the famous artists from the medium who have shaped the surface of popular culture. Recently, as reported by the beat, jim lee posited an interesting question. I thought we were going to get the byrne of phoenixdark phoenix at best. Sep 05, 2017 comic book movies are the biggest trend in entertainment right now, but the same genre that has brought us the dark knight trilogy, the mcu, dceu, and a growing number of comic book tv show. Top 10 image comics superhero ripoffs comics bulletin.
So many readers have such short memories, many would think modern writers and artists rank in those top 10s. The top ten rrated comic book movies 1 deadpool this has the most inappropriate stuff, if your child wants to watch it say no, its best to go watch it and write a kid friendly book about it your kid sorta. Aug 08, 2015 top 10 of the most influential dc comics artists toptenznet subscribe for new videos every day. Cry for justice is only in the top twenty worst comic books of all time. Before anyone cries outrage at why george perez and walt simonson are not on this list, despite continuing to produce amazing work, please remember that were just talking about seminal works from the last 25 years. He kickstarted the atrocious new era of modern comics that spanned well into the mid 90s. Since then, steve rogers has evolved from a simple comic book character into a fullfledged pop culture icon. So many readers have such short memories, many would think modern writers and artists rank in those top 10. Let me begin by saying that this list started off without image comics in the title. What comic book artists are generally seen as having bad art. I wont even buy a book if he is the artist i dont care what book it is.
Atlas comics presents the top 100 artists of american comic books. May 23, 2017 the 10 best comic artists of 2017 so far. And the worst part is, he acts like he is comic books messiah. Top 10 influential marvel comic book artists duration. Some comic book events arent even worth the paper theyre printed on. Rob liefeld has long been derided as one of the worst comic book artists of all time. Back from the dead and nothing has changed for liefield. As such, he lends the unique ability to raise your expectations about the. Top 20 comic book artists ever best, most ranked user. Comic book covers both good and bad can make us gasp, but for very. If i dont like the art, im probably going to hate the work. The following artists reshaped stylistic norms, influenced future series and creators and gave us iconic creations that last to this day. As noted in his entry in the top writers countdown, george herriman produced krazy kat for three decades, one of the most acclaimed comic. He drew and contributed to the creation of as varied of comic books as fantastic four, captain america, the incredible hulk, the mighty thor, the avengers, xmen, black.
I find myself on and off with some artists like david lafuente and ron garney who has. To honor the dark knights big landmark, we are counting down the top 10 best artists who have kept him looking so good. If you think theres a strip i missed, feel free to add one. But as of now, i will refer to my friends opinion, who after intensely shaming me for not reading it, informed me that sandman is transcendent, like, so much more than just a comic book, than art. Since that fateful day in 1938 when superman bounded into life in the first issue of action comics, artists and illustrators have found. Top 10 best transformers comic book covers of all time every two weeks, brings you a top 5 list related to all things transformers written by me, your fellow editor. Ive put together a list of my top 20 current comic book artists. In this video we talk about some comic book covers that are among the worst that have. Admittedly, its hard to draw a goodlooking cover when the hero wears this kind of costume, but shoulndt you at least try.
Apr 15, 2015 dc comics isnt as widely known for its groundbreaking artists as its crosstown rival marvel comics, but over the years they had their fair share of artists who helped redefine and revolutionize the medium. Rob liefeld is one of the most famous, soughtafter and profitable comic book artists. So here are ten littleknown facts about your favorite comic book characters. The 25 greatest comic book artists from the last 25 years syfy wire.
Check out these rioter posts like jamie canaves about reading comics for art and alex mansfields post about what makes a good comic book. Branco as he is commonly known, is one of the best and. Illustrator reacts to good and bad comic book art youtube. Whats fair is fair after celebrating the best of the best, we look at some of the more unfortunate comic book cartoons 10 worst comic book animated series of all time. The last dumb ass thing i remember him doing was asking russell crowe to read for cable. Comic book resources is dedicated to the coverage of comic book related news and discussions. Oct 01, 2015 the omnipresent influence of comic books is undeniable, and here we take a look at the famous artists from the medium who have shaped the surface of popular culture. May 30, 2014 top 10 marvel comic book artists its nice to see that some things stay the same. The rise of arsenal, a 4issue miniseries written by j. And some are so bad that marvel would like to pretend never existed at all. Dec 31, 2017 this is truly a golden age of comics, as we have artists from a variety of publishers, including marvel, dc, image, idw, dark horse, and valiant in such a variety of styles. Here are the top 10 best cartoonists in the world with examples of their creative work. But, it also cannot be denied that every now and then marvel has dropped the ball and. Who would you say in recent years were some of the worst comic book artists.
Ive heard the stories about suydam taking other artists table space at conventions and the like and wont defend him on his accussed assholery but with regard to the pictures above, surely he was hired by dc to do zombie versions of famous dc covers. Dawn of justice hasnt earned a spot on the 12 worst batman stories of all time. Mar 11, 2014 from action blockbusters to the lego movie, the influence of comic artists on popular culture has never been greater. And, of course, artists who distort human figures into positions. We take a look at 40 of his worst offenses to the medium.
Top 10 of the most influential dc comics artists toptenznet. May 11, 2016 comics in the 1990s may get a bit of a bad rap sometimes, but we have ten great moments from that comic book era. We start off with one of the first artists to have worked in the american comic book industry. Aug 09, 2018 they say you shouldnt judge a book by its cover. Just on martial arts and ignoring all other powers and abilities, 1. Best and worst comic book plot twists, ranked screenrant. So we hope that you will enjoy the ten worst comic book gimmick covers of alltime. Post goodbad comic book art stop posting liefeld the. Tons of good stuff releasing this week, so without hesitation, lets jump right in. For a notinsignificant period of time, that article was the top. When it comes to detailed, refined, classic comic book art, readers would be hardpressed to find a more promising rising star than evely. The pizza loving, anthropomorphic turtles named after four renaissance italian artists that live in the sewers and battle criminals, evil overlords, mutated creatures, and alien invaders, while attempting to remain hidden from society. Apr 21, 2012 rob liefeld has long been derided as one of the worst comic book artists of all time.
Stanley lieber learned the basics of comics storytelling from then editor joe simon and top artist jack kirby. Here are ten marvelous comic book artists through the years, whove never failed to make sheer magic appear at the flick of their wrists. We start off with one of the first artists to have worked in the american comic book. Krul managed to become the worst comic book ever written before it even ended. Smells like infinite sadness a 40somethings musings on the current state of music, film and pop culture. Comic book talk rob liefeld worst comic book artist ever. To celebrate the last 25 years in comics, were looking back at the greatest comic book artists from the last quarter century. I find myself on and off with some artists like david. Its not a ranking of the very worst covers, just a selection of memorably awful images.
But hes best known in comic circles for his artist writer creation batman. What comic book artists are generally seen having bad art. Top 25 best comic book writers of all time comic watch. In the 80s, you always knew your favorite comic book was on the verge of cancellation if don heck was added as series artist. Hopefully when the dust settles, batman v superman.
The 10 greatest comic book artists of all time creative bloq. Ranked for the sake of competition and good old heated discussion, heres my list for this years top 3 comic book artists of 20. The best way to describe allreds art is that its playful and fun. His covers alone during the 40s stand as some of the best designed and most exiting work ever produced for any comic book. Oct 28, 2019 i used to be a comic book reader and collector although i have not done so in quite a while, i am very entertained by this description of the worst comic series.
Some of mine are the same as others on here howard chaykin being the worst in my book. Which artists have best crafted marvels gang of merry mutants. This has encouraged competition, with many of the best digital software creators upping their game by adding new features. Before anyone cries outrage at why george perez and walt. Who or which comic had the worst art in your opinion post scans. Comic books exploded when bill and myself were about ten years old. Top 10 of the most influential dc comics artists toptenznet duration. Also, you can find the sequel, 40 more of the worst rob liefeld drawings, right here. Top 10 best cartoonists in the world topteny magazine. The dark knight returns, part of the holy trinity of modern graphic novels along with moores watchmen and v for vendetta which transformed the world of comics to cater for a. Ranking spiderman movies from worst to best by michael burgin and paste movies. In fact, they had to go through many chops and changes before they became the characters weve loved, feared and revered through the decades.
The dark knight returns, part of the holy trinity of modern graphic novels along with moores watchmen and v for vendetta which transformed the world of comics. Can you rank the top ten martial artists in dc comics. Which comic book artists did you absolutely hate growing up. Jun 25, 2014 the 10 greatest comic book writers of all time. Take a spin through our collection of amazing artists. Jul 08, 2014 batman sure looks good for a guy celebrating his 75th birthday this year. One of comics first illustrative stars, he influenced and astounded such later greats as alex toth, jim steranko, and gil kane. I feel the same way about a lot of the horrible anime that my teenagers watch.
I had planned to make simply a list of the top 10 worst ripoff comic characters, but as i compiled my possible choices i found it was getting overloaded with image characters. But not every comic marvel published was a masterpiece in fact, some arent even good. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics. Here are the top ten artists that you voted as your favorites of alltime. The 25 greatest comic book artists from the last 25 years. Ranking spiderman movies from worst to best by michael burgin and paste. Will eisner look at almost any innovation in the first 75 years of american comicbook history, and odds are that will eisner got there first.
The biggest comic book names since 1992, all combined in one place. Jun 11, 2019 to celebrate the last 25 years in comics, were looking back at the greatest comic book artists from the last quarter century. Beyond his gorgeous style and draftsmanship, jim lees energetic storytelling. A few years ago, the worldfamous brandon stroud and i wrote an article running down the 40 worst rob liefeld drawings of all time. The corridor crews videos of vfx artists react to good and bad special. The best comic book covers of june 2019 by steve foxe. Comic book resources asked for comic book fans to compile their own top ten lists of comic book writers and artists to make up a top 100 list, and i dreaded seeing the results. Bradstreet, who started out in 1990 with a oneoff comic book called dragon chiang, is mostly a cover artist. Still, regardless of whether a major comic book reveal was outstanding or underwhelming, theyre almost always memorable.
The 40 worst rob liefeld drawings progressive boink. Top ten best marvel super heroes stephen2 top ten comic book superheroes top ten batman villains best dc comics characters alexandr best comic book super villains fortnight best avengers characters bkallmighty top ten best comic strips best marvel comics characters 11111 top ten spiderman villains best clan in cardfight vanguard nahyer 10 best. Image comics when all the hot artists ditched their classic gigs like. That is without a doubt the worst artwork i have ever. For all the latest news in the comic book world, visit comic book resources. The batman adventures the comics industry has more than its fair share of under.
With this in mind, weve taken a look back at 20 of comic s biggest narrative surprises, in order to round up this list of the 10 best and 10 worst comic book. Im always in awe of what comic book artists do so effortlessly, and these artists. Ares not a usual pick, but understand that he is the god of war, which makes him the greatest weapons, combat, and war expert in all the multiverse which he exists outside of. While its not actually aimed at directly at artists and designers, the site is literally full of gorgeous comic. Most popular articles 100 greatest comic books and graphic novels 100 greatest rock and roll artists of all time little miss no name moon knight 1983 guide to when it was cool pop culture ig88. Dec 04, 2012 here are ten marvelous comic book artists through the years, whove never failed to make sheer magic appear at the flick of their wrists. The 40 worst rob liefeld drawings its not my site, or my article, but it. Also, check out the best comic book covers of all time. Top 10 of the most influential dc comics artists toptenznet subscribe for new videos every day. Top 10 influential marvel comic book artists youtube. Yu chaykin bachalo marvel used to have some great artist but it seems theyve. Top ten worst comic strips ever while the world gives us cool strips, like bloom county, pearls before swine, and calvin and hobbes, we get a few bad strips as well.
Its a great dinner party question for comic fans, but one that requires a lot of research to clarify whether or not the artists. In a really short space of time, the number of digital art options has surged, meaning creators are now spoilt for choice. As a very visual person, comic book art has a huge impact on my enjoyment of a comic. Nick derington and dave stewart batman universe batman has been drawn by a staggering number of artists over the years, yet somehow nick derington and dave. Dec 30, 2018 our every four years countdown of your alltime favorite comic book writers and artists continues. A descriptive listing and ranking of the 100 greatest american comic book artists of all time. Gil kane april 6, 1926 january 31, 2000, born eli katz, was a comic book artist whose career spanned the 1940s to the 1990s and. This is my top 20 list of comic book art creators, but im sure there are many folks i have yet to discover who are doing amazing art right now. The 10 greatest comic book writers of all time lifestyle. This is the worst art rob liefeld ever to be seen in a captain america comic. The 30 best comic book artists of 2017 the 30 best comic. Worst comic book artist of all time comic book talk. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.
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