The comic artists who inspired roy lichtenstein arent too. Kane cocreated the modernday versions of the superheroes green lantern and the atom for dc comics, and cocreated iron fist with roy thomas for marvel comics. Howie mandel has turned the art of standup comedy into an entire. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. Two scifi and movie geek bouncers that deal with new yorks craziest bar patrons. Another comic book artist who rose to stardom through at least some work on marvel comics and the spiderman franchise is todd mcfarlane. I have been dealing with nathan at unrealbooks for over 5 years and the success of my transformers comic art collection is greatly attributed to him.
Bluestein has had a diverse and intensive career as a cartoonist, illustrator, comic book and animation artist. Before we begin we thought wed give you a little background. His portfolio of experiences includes work for dc comics and todd mcfarlane productions spawn. The amazing stylistic history of comic books 99designs. The owner, mitch itkowitz, has been in the business of selling originalvintage comic art for over 40 years. Much like being an illustrator for book covers, doing cover art for comics is a pretty exciting role, since your work will be seen by consumers first in a comic book store and may entice them to open it on up or purchase. Click on any name below for more information about the artist listed. For better or worse, just as book publishing is based in new york, so is the american comic book industry. My hope is that this will be a good primer for your own first steps into the work of black comic artists. Original comic book art for sale listings by artist at. For me, steves disjointed piece of art disjointed in that the stories are not in. The canadian artist, writer, cartoonist, toy designer and entrepreneur is best known for creating the fantasy series spawn. Comic book artistcomedy play script junior high school plays. Im an artist who publishes comics and art books, and i do music, videos and all that.
Cooke, editor of the twotime eisner awardwinning magaine comic book artist was born a fullfledged comic book geek. Adam hughes, one of the most coveted comic convention sketch artists today, is best known for his cover work on titles like wonder woman, tomb raider and catwoman. Meet chicagos comic book writers and artists chicago. Test your knowledge on this entertainment quiz to see how you do. If you wish to filter the list further, type the artist s name in the box below. Comedic writer, playwright and standup steven bluestein sits down with. You will laugh as you completely identify reading this book. Enjoy this awesomeness and disregard the order in which these artists are listed. Painter, and former comic artist, carlos sanchez perez, otherwise known as his initials.
There are various official image spawn cover work here in our galley of samples. The 10 greatest comic book artists of all time creative bloq. Which comic book artists did you absolutely hate growing up. In fact, in my piece about the diminishing role of artists in comics, i lamented the fact that there arent artists who do tremendously long runs anymore, and by doing so, i exposed my ignorance of. And where else would it be okay to make an 8 wide by 12 tall comic book. The comic book, graphic novel, manga, and anime industries are some of the fastestgrowing areas in all of literature, and the demand for great artists continues. With a highly polished, precise style that combines and exceeds the best elements of curt swan and murphy anderson, jerry ordway has brought superman to the next stage in his visual evolution. I have utilized my artistic skills in almost every position i have held, whether professionally or just for fun with the other associates. Jonathan bluesteins research of martial arts is a book about the true essence of. Top 125 greatest comic book artists quiz by alstair. Oh, and for creating one of my alltime favorite books. He is a terrible artist with no concept whatsoever of basic human anatomy, physics, or how things operate.
In the 80s, perez stopped creating comics, but graduated to creating surrealist, colorful, popart. Cartoonists may work in many formats, such as booklets, comic. Part of the reason barry smith drew the early issues was that he was a. Can you name the 125 greatest comic book artists according to comic book resources readers. A cartoonist also comic strip creator, comic book artist, graphic novel artist, or comic book illustrator is a visual artist who specializes in drawing cartoons individual images or comics sequential images. David is a national awardwinning cartoonist, working as both a comic book and animation artist for over. Just follow the links to your favorite artist or use the search option to search for your. Here is the top 125 comic book writers master list.
The life and times of the modern comic book artist. Active in the 1940s and 1950s golden age of comic books, he is the first known africanamerican artist to find success in the comic book industry. In addition, his work on shazam aka captain marvel has given the big red cheese his best look in years, and as a painter he recalls the style of russ heath and his outstanding covers for dcs war books. Click the name below to view the art associated with the artist. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Ashley wood returns with just what the title suggests96 nude girls, collected from his previous two 48 nudes editions. Apr 25, 2020 al feldstein, albert bernard feldstein, american comic book artist, writer, and editor born oct. Alex ross because he is the rembrandt of super heroes albert uderzo because he has this elegant, immediately recognisable style arthur suydam because. Geeks and noobs of all ages get lucky on free comic book day with gratis copies featuring the summers greatest superheroes, including green lantern, thor and captain america.
Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Similar to the comic itself, it may be a collaborative effort of the artistic roles listed above. I alternated between deep laughter and headnodding comprehension at bluesteins honest recollection of both the happiness and pain in his life. He started his career drawing underground comics in the mid70s, creating slober, published in star and besame mucho magazines. Youve reached the 100 greatest american comic book artists site, sponsored by atlas comics. Ive been a comic book artist for 32 years, having worked for both marvel and dc comics on the likes of the x men and spider man to batman and the justice league. I highly recommend this book to any serious martial artist that is interested in. Wonderful art, and one of the best space epics in comic book history. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. His third book following 49 12 shades of bluestein and its so hard to type with a gun in my mouth, memoir of a nobody shines forth poignantly with tales of life both at home and on the road. Comic book artists is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 11 times.
Ashley wood is an internationally acclaimed, commercial illustrator, concept designer and comic book artist. June brigman artist and cocreator, power pack marvel comics. Buy comic book posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. Freelance comic book artist and illustrator selfemployed. Its absolutely true, and its something i myself have done in the past. Although sometimes seen as a swipe artist ala sheldon moldoff, adkins is actually a solid draftsman and a topnotch finisher. There are almost 600 comics that list my name in the credits and 12,000 pages that bear my ink lines on them. We get more specific from here, but if we didnt lump these together the entire list would be broken spines and colossal hooters.
Welcome to the graphic collectibles online gallery of original, collectible comic artwork. Now, of course, this isnt every black comic book artist worth mentioningnot even close. Comic book styles have evolved to match the stories of the heroes. Cartoonists include the artists who handle all aspects of the work and those who contribute only part of the production. He is a threetime spectrum awardwinner and a twotime communication arts awardwinner. The 7 greatest comic logos of all time creative bloq. He works with both artists and myself to provide honest and painless transactions. Weve collated the topearning comic book authors and artists, check it out.
In 1986 giffen was one of the most popular comic book artists in the industry. Customize your comic book poster with hundreds of different frame options, and get the exact look that you want for your wall. Feb 06, 2016 an african american comic book artist. Still, as an artist and an inker, adkins enlivened many projects. What comic book artists are generally seen as having bad. David bluestein storyboard artist nelvana linkedin. Al feldstein, albert bernard feldstein, american comic book artist, writer, and editor born oct. I have also done work for various magazines and live events. Henry winkler, actor best know as arthur fonzarelli on happy days steve bluestein has always been able to make me laugh out loud, and now his book memoir of a nobody has that same magical power. Al feldstein american comic book artist, writer, and. Jack kirby jack kirby is widely regarded as the king of comics, with a career in comics that started in the late 1930s until his passing in 1994. Comic book artist subscriptions dvds bundles catalog books magazines clearance. He got his first professional work at the age of 16, drawing the title story in the first issue of hulk weekly for marvel uk.
Apr 17, 2017 for better or worse, just as book publishing is based in new york, so is the american comic book industry. In this respect, don heck was the ted mcginley of comic books. Everyone loves comic book superheroes, so both cast and audience will love this actionpacked spoof of the comic book genre complete with hysterical singing superheroes and dancing villains. Please select a letter to view artwork filtered by an artist s last name.
One of comics first illustrative stars, he influenced and astounded such later greats as alex toth, jim steranko, and gil kane. Davids work in the comics industry included cover art on the series spawn. David bluestein seneca, toronto, canada seneca college. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Comic book covers, comic books art, mundo superman, art sketches, art drawings, batman artwork, univers dc, arte dc comics, nightwing. Steve bluestein is articulate, and funny, and incredibly insightful. He started collecting funnybooks in the early 1970s, inspired by the artistry of jack kirby and the kings fourth world titles. 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.
Adventures of a comic book artist pioneer drama service. Here you will find one of the largest selections of comic book art on the web. The comic artists who inspired roy lichtenstein arent too thrilled about it lichtensteins use of comic art and styles made him one of americas most famous pop artists, but some have comic. Al feldstein american comic book artist, writer, and editor. Welcome the the world of the bouncer and his childhood friend yemaya. All comic book posters are produced ondemand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. More options for comics artists the new york times. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for comic book art. 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 every major comics company and character. My style is horror based, but i am not restricted to this. I have worked on various comic book titles including blokes tomb of horror.
In 1998, ramos cofounded the imprint cliffhanger with comic book artists joe madureira and j. How to become a comic book artist the art career project. The 25 greatest comic book artists from the last 25 years. View david bluesteins profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Find over 68 comic book writers groups with 263 members near you and meet people in your local community who share your interests. David bluestein is a national award winning cartoonist and has lent his talents to a myriad of publications over a decade of studio work. Clarence matthew baker december 10, 1921 august 11, 1959 was an american comic book artist and illustrator, best known for drawing early comics heroines such as the costumed crimefighter phantom lady, and romance comics. Apr 19, 2017 100 littleknown facts about comic books part 1. I havent read nearly enough comics to be qualified to judge that. He gained critical acclaim in the late 1980s and early.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover davids. Comic book artist was wonderful for all ages, hilarious, and allowed the director to have some fun. A lot of best lists simply drop a group of names on you and leave it at that. Frank miller reckons joe kubert is the best comic artist of alltime. We did our best to bring you only the best comic book artists you should know. Hire comic book artist comic book artists comic book. He had the basics down, but knees, elbows, feet basically any place where joints articulate looked. Steve bluesteins memoir of a nobody is one of the most entertaining books you. A cartoonist also comic strip creator, comic book artist, graphic novel artist, or comic book illustrator is a visual artist who specializes in drawing cartoons. Graphic collectibles comic art original comic art for sale. Oct 27, 2017 the comic artists who inspired roy lichtenstein arent too thrilled about it lichtensteins use of comic art and styles made him one of americas most famous pop artists, but some have comic. From original superman comic art and spiderman comic art, to original xmen comic art and batman comic art, graphic collectibles carries it all. His work at warren and marvel has a highly polished quality, but lacks the spark of wood or joe orlando. Joined nov 23, 2002 messages 23,670 location highlands.
A freelance comic book illustrator has turned his hand to drawing nhs superheroes in a series of emotive artworks based on the coronavirus. In the case of liefeld, as this page from youngblood shows, he really was pretty awful in his time. Originally from the detroit area, pollard is best known for his simultaneous work on the marvel comics titles fantastic four, the mighty thor, and the. There are a myriad of comic book artists who painstakingly research anatomy and medical photographs and watch cinematic masterpieces to try and emulate the great auteur principle of miseenscene. Gil kane april 6, 1926 january 31, 2000, born eli katz, was a comic book artist whose career. But that wouldnt be anywhere near enough to take him into this top earners list. Nick suridis, a center for the arts its a fun show for the entire family.
To celebrate the last 25 years in comics, were looking back at the greatest comic book artists from the last quarter century. Headlining this potpourri special is the art of arthur adams, featuring an indepth interview, tons of rarely seen stuff, and a complete checklist of the monkeyman artists work. Headlining this potpourri special is the art of arthur adams, featuring an indepth interview, tons of rarely seen stuff, and a complete checklist of the monkeyman artist s work. Learn the history of this amazing pop art form, from their bright roots to dark present. Csp ceesepe or simply ceesepe died on september 7, 2018 to leukemia. The first time i saw the creepy, benevolent syzygy. He got his first professional work at the age of 16, drawing. The 40 worst rob liefeld drawings progressive boink. If youre looking for more, check out black comics month and the blerdgurl, two curators of black comics content across the web. 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. This is a list of women who have been involved with producing comic books and comic strips. His covers alone during the 40s stand as some of the bestdesigned and most exiting work ever produced for any comic book publisher. Commission artwork by david bluestein unreal books. In the 80s, you always knew your favorite comic book was on the verge of cancellation if don heck was added as series artist.