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. Williams iii, kevin nowlan, todd klein, jose villarrubia, chris sprouse, hilary barta, jim baikie. Of course, this shows in her droll illustrations for her own books. Born november 20, 1966 19661120 age 41 nationality american areas writer and illustrator notable works sandman scary godmother jill thompson born november 20, 19661 is an. The 25 greatest comic book artists from the last 25 years. His work at warren and marvel has a highly polished quality, but lacks the spark of wood or joe orlando. Its an editors dream to be able to chart upward a penciler or writers development. Grande is a comic book artist known internationally for his work on books like johnny monster for image comics, alan wake for xboxremedy entertainment and necessary evil for desperado publishing. A group for people who draw who need help from people who can write. Comic book artist is published 10 times a year by twomorrows, 1812 park drive, raleigh, nc 27605, usa. Wunderman, will notice his drawings and discover his artistic. Jill thompson began her comics career working for such publishers as first comics and now comics in the 1980s.
All comic book canvas prints ship within 48 hours, include a 30day moneyback guarantee, and arrive readytohang with preattached hanging wire. She has risen to the top of the maledominated field and has garnered acclaim for her work on wonder woman, swamp thing, black orchid and the award winning title, the sandman with neil gaiman. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. For comic book artists, some odd years ago when dialup modems were the norm, there werent a lot of substantive books on creating comic book art that were worth purchasing. Artists whose primary skill is using pencils the first stage in comic book art development. Grande is a comicbook artist known internationally for his work on books like johnny monster for image comics, alan wake for xboxremedy entertainment and necessary evil for. Cartoonists include the artists who handle all aspects of the work and those who contribute only part of the production. Another comic book artist who rose to stardom through at least some work on marvel comics and the spiderman franchise is todd mcfarlane. Few other artists were approaching comic book storytelling with the verve and innovation scott was back then. When he gets a job as a janitor at wonder comics, he anxiously awaits the day that his boss, d. A descriptive listing and ranking of the 100 greatest american comic book artists of all time.
The official website for comic book artist adam hughes. Nov 04, 2014 jerry bennett, an oklahoma comic book artist, is drawing for marvel comics, lucasfilm and power rangers. Headlining this potpourri special is the art of arthur adams, featuring an indepth interview, tons of rarely seen stuff, and a complete. The 10 greatest comic book artists of all time creative bloq. Thompson is an artist who has cleaned and broken her brushes as a comic book illustrator. The cba allstar tribute honoring the great sequential art master, will eisner. Jill thompson is a writer, illustrator and comic book artist. Enjoy this awesomeness and disregard the order in which these. Perhaps the last in a line of classic 60s style comic artists, george has followed the tradition of outstanding illustrators such as murphy anderson, gil kane, john buscema and john romita. She started drawing comics at an early age, and studied at the american academy of art. By 1922, thompson was a radio hobbyist in bellingham, washington, who also made a comic strip called the alley kids for the bellingham american reveille at the age of 16. Anyone who knows me night say that drawing comic art is a hidden talent because i only really started it up again recently, encouraged by my partner and inspired by a couple artist friends of. He is a threetime spectrum awardwinner and a twotime communication arts awardwinner. Heres another book by scott mccloud that takes a look into the mechanics of comic creation.
She is the cocreator of finals and beasts of burden. As noted in his entry in the top writers countdown, george herriman produced krazy kat for three decades, one of the most acclaimed comic strips in the history of the medium. Atlas comics presents the top 100 artists of american comic books. To celebrate the last 25 years in comics, were looking back at the greatest comic book artists from the last quarter century. He gained critical acclaim in the late 1980s and early. Buy comic book canvas prints designed by millions of independent artists from all over the world. Ben thompson was an american newspaper cartoonist, who also worked as a comic book artist during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Jill thompson is an american comic book writer and illustrator, who is best known for her work on sandmanrelated titles. Phoenix endsong, ultimate fantastic four and for various comic. For comic book artists, some odd years ago when dialup. Thats five 5 lettered pages, which includes some redos and fixes if needed anything more than 60% redone will incur additional fee.
He got his first professional work at the age of 16. Pencilers we have found 52 items matching your search query. Although sometimes seen as a swipe artist ala sheldon moldoff, adkins is actually a solid draftsman and a topnotch finisher. At this young age, he drew the title story in the first issue of hulk weekly for marvel uk. 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. 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. Don thompsons and dick lupoffs 1973 the comicbook book is even finer than the book that precedes this, the 1970 all in color for a dime. I dont have extra copies but at some point i hope to post scans of the publication at this site. Ashley wood is an internationally acclaimed, commercial illustrator, concept designer and comic book artist. She became the artist of dc comics wonder woman series in 1990. Everyone loves comic book superheroes, so both cast and audience will love this actionpacked spoof of the comic book genre complete with hysterical. Making comics covers 260 pages of tips, techniques, advice, and visual explanations on making comics for the web or print. Search more than 125,000 pieces of original comic art, sketches and paintings for sale from over 45 comic art dealers, comic artists, and marketplaces. Best known for her artwork on neil gaiman s sandman series.
We did our best to bring you only the best comic book artists you should know. Its an editors dream to be able to chart upward a penciler or writers. Universal press syndicate editorinchief lee salem contacted thompson in 2005 to express admiration for his make the pie higher cartoon and their subsequent. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. 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. He notes his access to popular culture was limited mainly to newspaper comic strips, which has been a major influence on his artistic style throughout his career. Hes an artist living a dreamworking fulltime doing what he. Don thompson s and dick lupoffs 1973 the comic book book is even finer than the book that precedes this, the 1970 all in color for a dime. Jill thompson is a graduate of chicago s american academy of art, and is married to writer, brian azzarello, creator of 100 bullets. 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. This book follows the same format as scotts others using comic panels to explain the narrative. She did her first assignments in the 1980s, contributing to comic books by first publishing chronicles of corum, classics illustrated, now comics speed.
Hes an artist living a dreamworking fulltime doing what he loves. I saw it with bill sienkiewicz on moon knight, likewise with frank miller, john romita jr. Here are the top ten artists that you voted as your favorites of alltime. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email. Jill thompson comic artist the most popular comic art. Heres another book by scott mccloud that takes a look into the mechanics of comic creation making comics covers 260 pages of tips, techniques, advice, and visual. Hire comic book artist comic book artists comic book. Few other artists were approaching comicbook storytelling with the verve and innovation scott was back then. I used to love reading this when i was a child, wishing i could somehow get my hands on reprints of the 1940s comics stories so lovingly retold here many of which were long out of print when i read this, especially in maggie thompson s fine essay on. Jerry bennett, an oklahoma comic book artist, is drawing for marvel comics, lucasfilm and power rangers. Free comic book day at the federal bar in north hollywood, saturday, may 7th. Here is the top 125 comic book writers master list. Anyone who knows me night say that drawing comic art is a hidden talent because i only really started it up again recently, encouraged by my partner and inspired by a couple artist friends of mine. Adventures of a comic book artist pioneer drama service.
Bring the incredibly popular comic book genre to life with this hilarious actionpacked superhero saga. I displayed my work for the first time, at the calgary comic expo in 20. Click on any name below for more information about the artist listed. This doublesized memorial issue features remembrances, art and essays by over 200 artists, writers, editors, friends and fans celebrating the man, his superlative 70year career and unprecedented impact on the art form. His dedication and enthusiasm have helped him remain a star with much of the youth culture while many of his early contemporaries appear dated. Choose your favorite comic book paintings from millions of available designs. Jill thompson is the creator of the scary godmother and magic trixie. Well known for her work on neil gaimans the sandman characters and her own scary godmother series, she has worked on the invisibles, swamp thing, and wonder woman as well. Comic art commissions dragonberry comic art links directory. There was a onesheet sequel with additions and corrections. Comic book artistcomedy play script junior high school plays. His multigenre variation of styles allows him to work on different kinds of books from superheroadventure, scifihorror, westerns and all. Plus testimonials and anecdotes shared by a wide array of comic book pros, including alan moore, neil gaiman, stan lee, richard corben, joe kubert, david mazzucchelli, joe simon, and.
Jill thompson born november 20, 1966 is an american illustrator and writer who has worked for stage, film, and television. Jill thompson in her growing scary godmother oeuvre gives millennial youngsters and their significant elders an entirely enchanting bit of whimsy. Bring the incredibly popular comicbook genre to life with this hilarious actionpacked superhero saga. Another comic book artist who rose to stardom through at least some work on marvel comics and the spiderman franchise is todd. Her scary godmother tales have been featured in graphic novels, comics, a play and two animated holiday specials seen on the cartoon network, and she has published three volumes in her magic trixie series of childrens books from harpercollins. I met jerry and his wife several years ago as fellow members of the society of childrens book writers and illustrators scbwi. All comic book paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. How to achieve a professional look in your artwork. The canadian artist, writer, cartoonist, toy designer and entrepreneur is best known for creating the fantasy series spawn.
Stanley leonardo sappovitz wants nothing more than to become a comic book artist. His work at warren and marvel has a highly polished. Still, as an artist and an inker, adkins enlivened many projects. After hulk weekly, he did excellent work on the nick fury strip. He is a threetime spectrum awardwinner and a twotime communication arts. 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.