Recently, I’ve been re-reading “Tom Strong’s Terrific Tales,” including Alan Moore and Arthur Adams superlative (and innuendo-laden) Jonni Future series. Adams’ art in this series is just flat-out incredible, and the main character is beautiful to look at while remaining a believable heroic figure, which can be a difficult balance. Arthur’s rendition of Tesla Strong ranks with Steve Rude’s Sundra Peale, Mike Allred’s Jo Lombard, and George Perez’ Wanda Maximoff among the most memorable characters in my collection.
The MS-QOTD (pronounced, as always, “misquoted”) is simple (and, please, let’s keep things tasteful): Which artist draws the most attractive characters for you?
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Amanda Conner and Adam Hughes are the top of my list. The Moy brothers are there, and even though he isn’t a true comic book artist, Chad Spliker does a fantastic job.
Juan Jose Ryp. No question about it.
With Rude and Allred, you hit my top two…
I would go with my top three being:
J. Scott Campbell
Joe Mad
Ivan Reis
How could I forget Humberto Ramos!? Love his stuff even if it is way out of whack, but it is cartoony.
Jim Lee with the right inker can be interesting…
For imposing male figures, nobody beats Neal Adams (or, at least, 80’s version Neal Adams circa Continuity’s Megalith.)
Rob Leifeld
No, but seriously.
Actually, this will seem weird, but Jeff Smith. When I was a kid, I had the BIGGEST crush on Thorn.
That’s not weird at all… Jeff does great work.
J Scott Campbell, Humberto Ramos and Adam Hughes are always good for a beautiful work of art.
I’ll also miss Michael Turner’s artwork.
J. Scott Campbell’s use of curves and negative space to create his art is masterful.
Two words: Amanda. F’n. Connor. ^_^ I will look at literally ANYthing she draws (even if it isn’t a female) because of how much fun her girl-art is.
wow, tough choices, but I would have to go
1. Amanda Conner
2. Jim Balent
3. Micheal Turner
4. Mark Bagly
5. J. Scott Campbell
6. Ebas
7. Adam Huges
8. Ed Benes
9. Kenneth Rocafort
10. George Perez
Amanda Conner, yes. But as a comics dinosaur I have to mention Bob Lubbers. Look up “Long Sam.”
YES!!! Lubbers is a great choice. See also: Matt Baker.
Hands down Frank Cho, just look at his work on Liberty Meadows.
Nobody beats Michael William Kaluta, hands down! Dave Stevens came close, but, sadly, he is no longer with us. Kaluta is one of the few Artists who works in comics. His art will make your jaw hit the floor. And if you see any of his pin-up type art, your eyeballs will likely join your jaw on the floor. Wowsers!
Attractive Women: Bruce Timm, Frank Cho, Sean Phillips, JH Williams III, John Cassaday, Cameron Stewart, Jimmy Cheung, Adam Hughes, Darwyn Cooke, Amanda Conner
Attractive Men: Jim Lee, Ed McGuinness, Tony Moore, Steve Epting, Jim Aparo, Brian Bolland
Anybody: Adi Granov, Alex Ross
Frank Cho,
Adam Hughes,
Terry Dodson,
Terry Moore,
so many more.