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I'm still new to MM, so I have no idea how many time this topic has come up, so my apologies if it's been done to death. Anyway, I have not purchased a new comic since around 2000 or so, but grab a few TPB's and read at the library. I was curious to see if any comtemporary artists would be in my top list. Let's see...
John Byrne - A trailblazer in layout and dynamics. He was a master storyteller without word balloons. Plus, in his heyday, he could crank out 8-10 pages a day inked. That's impressive.
George Perez - There has never been a better eye for detail, period. He's methodical, deliberate and immensely respectful of the industry. He's also a super nice guy in person. His layout and design are/were fantastic even if his characters were often too static.
Neal Adams - THe first comics I can remember reading as a child involved GL/GA team ups. His style just enthralled me and drew me into the story, even if it was a little ahead of where I was supposed to be. I was reading the Speedy's a junkie story at age seven or eight.
Jim Lee - I find his style to be directly influenced by two guys named Adams, Neal and Arthur. He has a great way of updating a character without revamping. His take on Batman and Superman are prime examples of his art maturing. He didn't give them shoulderpads, guns, bandoliers or claws. He finally appears 100 percent comfortable in his drawing style and his Bernie Wrightson, over-the-top-cross hatching.
Bart Sears - SOme see him as a hack. I personally love his hulking, muscular style. His smooth lines add weight to the characters. My own style is heavily influenced by Bart.
Kevin Macguire - The Giffen era stuff with JLI/A is the best run of any comic series ever. His art made it seem like Blue Beetle and Booster GOld were your neighbors. He's the best the industry has ever had at faces and expressions. His characters really emote.
Alex Ross - Simply my favorite all-time artist, hands down. What he does with the DCU just floors me every time. Whether it's a poster, cover, one shot or mini-series, he delivers and delivers big time. His love of the craft and the passion you see in the ink and colors is unmatched in my eyes.
Scott
John Byrne - A trailblazer in layout and dynamics. He was a master storyteller without word balloons. Plus, in his heyday, he could crank out 8-10 pages a day inked. That's impressive.
George Perez - There has never been a better eye for detail, period. He's methodical, deliberate and immensely respectful of the industry. He's also a super nice guy in person. His layout and design are/were fantastic even if his characters were often too static.
Neal Adams - THe first comics I can remember reading as a child involved GL/GA team ups. His style just enthralled me and drew me into the story, even if it was a little ahead of where I was supposed to be. I was reading the Speedy's a junkie story at age seven or eight.
Jim Lee - I find his style to be directly influenced by two guys named Adams, Neal and Arthur. He has a great way of updating a character without revamping. His take on Batman and Superman are prime examples of his art maturing. He didn't give them shoulderpads, guns, bandoliers or claws. He finally appears 100 percent comfortable in his drawing style and his Bernie Wrightson, over-the-top-cross hatching.
Bart Sears - SOme see him as a hack. I personally love his hulking, muscular style. His smooth lines add weight to the characters. My own style is heavily influenced by Bart.
Kevin Macguire - The Giffen era stuff with JLI/A is the best run of any comic series ever. His art made it seem like Blue Beetle and Booster GOld were your neighbors. He's the best the industry has ever had at faces and expressions. His characters really emote.
Alex Ross - Simply my favorite all-time artist, hands down. What he does with the DCU just floors me every time. Whether it's a poster, cover, one shot or mini-series, he delivers and delivers big time. His love of the craft and the passion you see in the ink and colors is unmatched in my eyes.
Scott
British by birth....English by the grace of God. 
Yes Jamie...it is big isn't it....
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