In your oppinion who is the best ARTIST currently working for DC?

[Ender]

The sister thread to the writer thread.

I like Pete Woods.


*Interested in opinions as well

[Karl O'Neill]

Shane davies
doug braithwaith
dale eaglesham
joe bennet-52
ed benes

[4thHorseman]

Who I like:

Ed Benes
Joe Bennett
Dan Jurgens
Shane Davis
Alex Ross
Tony Daniels
Carlos Pacheco
Darwyn Cooke
Ivan Reis
Frank Quitely
Ethan van Scriver

[Jack Zodiac]

Ivan Reis and Ethan Van Sciver are both amazing artists, and I love what Ivan's done with Green Lantern. Frank Quitely's work on All-Star Superman is great, too. And what J.H. Williams III did for Seven Soldiers was nothing short of incredible. I love a whole lot of artists, but in the past year or so, these guys have really stood out.

[Ontir]

Frank Quitely, and it's not just to go with Morrison. I was blown away by his work on the Authority, and then when he joined Morrison for New X-Men he was even better. I love the work he's currently doing on All-Star Superman, and his work just blows me away. I'd love to see him do a run on Wonder Woman, because his work reminds me of HR Peter.

[Sir Tim Drake]

Barry Kitson.

[trickster]

Ivan Reis and Ethan Van Sciver are both amazing artists, and I love what Ivan's done with Green Lantern. Frank Quitely's work on All-Star Superman is great, too. And what J.H. Williams III did for Seven Soldiers was nothing short of incredible. I love a whole lot of artists, but in the past year or so, these guys have really stood out.

Ethan Van Sciver is way up there, when he's taking his time, like on Rebirth, he's the best there is. His art looks like Brian Bolland's, which I liked for his minutia and clear lines. Rebirth makes one hell of a coffee table book.

Tony Daniel on Teen Titans. I like his faces. He really can draw teens. Ian Churchill (boy, am I gonna get flamed for this!!) Yes, Benes too ("pretty bird" indeed!).
What I wish now, is to have David Finch on a DC title. I think it would be interesting to see him on Batman, since he's drawing Moon Knight, now.

[Ryan Day]

J.H. Williams, though I suppose it depends on how you define "currently" - I have no idea what he's doing right now. Do Seven Soldiers and an issue of Detective count? Anyway, he's just incredible: Versatile, elegant, dynamic, and unique; even when he was riffing on other artists' style in SS #1, it was still his own style.

Failing that, Frank Quitely. Because he can do the epic and the subtle so easily. All-Star Superman #5 is just about perfect.

But those two are obvious, so how about the little guys:

Cully Hamner. He's done some great work on Blue Beetle. It was light, fun, and energetic, and I appreciate that he draws kids as kids, not just slightly-smaller adults; even in costume, Jaime looks like an awkward, scrawny teenager.

Henry Flint: I'd never heard of him before Omega Men, but I love his crazy, energetic style. There's obviously a Euro-2000AD influence, and it's perfect for outer space sci-fi fun. Reminds me of a cross between Doug Mahnke's Frankenstein and Howard Chaykin. Pity more people aren't reading the book; it's worth it for the art alone.

[We R. Venom]

I like Jim Lee, Ethan van Scriver and Ed Benes the most. They always have art that stands out to me.

[Trey]

Best storyteller: Darwyn Cooke. Something about his art....maybe its timeless?

Most innovative: Quitely, just wonderful

Most asskickery: Jim Lee, better than ever.

[Kara Zor El]

At the moment it is Alex Ross. Because Justice is outstanding. It is by far his best work to date. I know he isn't doing the pencils and that has obviously helped take the static out of his work and made it more action and movement based. But it's just full of beautiful colours. so rich and wonderful to behold. Ariel Olivetti is also rocking my boat right now. His Batman is one tough looking son of a bitch.

[dupersuper]

Most of the artiss mentioned that I'm familiar with are great(Ross, Cooke, Quietly, Jurgens, Benes, Lee, etc). I also enjoy Mandrakes moody stuff. Also, any one know what Grummet or Ordway are up to these days?

[Cicero]

Jim Lee
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Alex Ross
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Ian Churchill
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Ivan Reis
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Ed Benes

[Edward E. Nigma]

Darwyn Cooke

[Adem]

I think Darwyn Cooke, Frank Quitely, and J.H. Williams III are the best artists working on DCU books. I like Tony Harris' work over at Wildstorm and Mark Buckingham's work at Vertigo.

[Sgt. Preston]

Covers- Alex Ross, J.G. Jones, J.H. Williams

Interiors- Frank Quitely, Jim Lee, Darwin Cooke, Dale Eaglesham

I'm sure I'll think of more later that should be up there. DC is stocked with great artists nowadays.

[jerrymcl89]

I'd say JH Williams, Dale Eaglesham, and Darwyn Cooke.

And Joe Bennett deserves kudos for being easily the best artist who works fast enough for '52' :)

[Dusty.]

I would say Jim Lee.

[Kage Kisaragi]

1.) Jamal Igle :p (I see him almost every sunday)
2.) Ian Churchill
3.) Ed Benes (I don't have much of his stuff, just that one issue of Supergirl he did.)
4.) Amanda Conner
5.) Michael Turner (Does he really work for DC?)

[RickThunderclees]

Jim Lee and Alex Ross

[mswood]

Perez all the way.

[Kintales]

1)Jim Lee
2) Alex Ross
3)Adam Hughes
4) Brian Bolland
5) Ed Benes
6) Frank Quitely
7) Rags Morales
8) Ethan Van Sciver

[Black Atom]

1. Ivan Reis. One of the best superhero artists the biz right now, period.
2. Carlos Pacheco
3. Frank Quitely

J.H. Williams III is really just a force. He deserves a category all to himself.

[Jack Zodiac]

Cully Hamner. He's done some great work on Blue Beetle. It was light, fun, and energetic, and I appreciate that he draws kids as kids, not just slightly-smaller adults; even in costume, Jaime looks like an awkward, scrawny teenager.

I totally forgot about Cully, but like I said, DC's got so many great artists working for 'em right now. His work on Blue Beetle was ridiculously good, and I'm sad to see him go, even if Albuquerque's art is pretty damn good, too. I'm pretty Cully's gonna' be doing the Black Lightning: Year One book, though, so there's that to look forward to!

J.H. Williams III is really just a force. He deserves a category all to himself.

After Seven Soldiers of Victory #1, even after all the delays, I completely agree.

[Kid Seven]

I'm going with Frank Quitely. His We3 and All-Star work has been phenomenal. Also, though infrequent right now, DC's got Jose Luis Garcia Lopez, Kevin Nowlan and Art Adams. That's pretty damn awesome!

[FanboyStranger]

It's not really an easy question as without question I would say the best artists working for DC right now would be Walt Simonson, JH Williams III, and Frank Quitely, but none of them are producing work on a month to month basis right now. That said, who is? The closest that comes to mind is Mark Buckingham for Fables, but then I think about the awe-inspiring work that Cam Stewart put out on The Other Side right after Manhattan Guardian right after Catwoman.

[Erebus]

Ivan Reis.

I've never liked Jim Lee's art. It just doesn't click for me.

[Guts/Batman]

Ed Benes is my absolute favorite. Still won't get to buy JLoA, however.

I agree with Erebus. Jim Lee's art doesn't connect with me. It's pretty, but it's static. It doesn't flow. Comic book art needs to flow.

[Apathy Boy]

Cliff Chiang, by far. I've loved his work since HUMAN TARGET, but he gets better 'n' better with each project. There's not a more beautiful comic in the world right now than the Dr. 13 feature in TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED.

[dancj]

I think Darwyn Cooke, Frank Quitely, and J.H. Williams III are the best artists working on DCU books. I like Tony Harris' work over at Wildstorm and Mark Buckingham's work at Vertigo.
That's a good list.

Personally Frank Quitely comes top of my list, followed by Tim Sale (who I think is doing DC work at the moment)

I'm seeing a lot of votes for people who's art I don't care for, but top of that list is Ed Benes. I just can't see how people like his work

[Paragon]

We are blessed with many good artists out there at the moment.
It’s been a good for a while now and I can hardly recall this level of quality.

Detailed art:

My old favorite George Perez is still at it and the samples for the Brave and the Bold looks really good.
Van Scriver is on a roll with GL.
Eaglesham on JSA is as solid as it gets.
Jimenez was good on Infinite Crisis.

‘Sexy’/Action Art:

Pacheco’s bulleteer sizzles.

Benes on Birds was fantastic and so is his JLA.

Churchill made Supergirl really hot. I also like Micheal Turner. And yes, I know they do mostly pin-up, posing stuff but I like it anyway 

Funny thing is, I just don’t get Jim Lee. Not sure why. Nothing he does is bad; it’s just that it does not strike me. I whish I could pin down why. There is a ‘lack of emotion’ to it?

Stylized art:

Alex Ross on Justice as well as his general cover work is very hard for me resist.

Quitely is not to everyone's taste, but I am definitely a big fan, although his work can vary quite bit (I think the inking has quite an effect in his books)

Darwin Cook is a gifted artist. I have a big soft spot for New Frontier.

Mandrake’s batman is his best work yet.

[Joe Rice]

DC is very lucky to have Quitely, Williams, Smith, and Cooke all doing work for them.

[Kid Omega]

Darwyn Cooke and Frank Quitely are two of the best in the biz, and will be looked back on as masters of the form in years to come.

Ivan Reis is very talented, as are Pacheco and Woods.

Cully Hamner's work on BLUE BEETLE (and BLUE BEETLE in general) is very under-rated.

[Carter Hall]

I'm going to go with Jim Lee, since he's always been my favorite artist, as well as Andy Kubert. Although since they haven't done too much and are not regular artists, I'll have to say (in no particular order)...

Ivan Reis
Ethan Van Sciver
Phil Jimenez (on Infinite Crisis)
Joe Bennett (on Hawkman, not so much on 52)

Then there's a ton of solid artists that don't blow me away but are good: Shane Davis, Ed Benes (who both to me look heavily inspired by Jim Lee), Rags Morales, and many more.

Definitely NOT Ed McGuinness or Howard Chaykin. :mad:

I should also note that Alex Ross is absolutely incredible but I think should be in a category all his own.

[Gotham_City]

Scott McDaniel

[Jack Zodiac]

Cully Hamner's work on BLUE BEETLE (and BLUE BEETLE in general) is very under-rated.

Ya' got that right. Here's hoping he gets some more steam after this next issue, which I'm pretty sure is going to tie him into the New Gods somehow. And then, eventually, when Brave and the Bold comes out, he'll get some more panel time with big heroes like Batman and Green Lantern again.


Definitely NOT Ed McGuinness or Howard Chaykin. :mad:

McGuinness' art is great for certain stories. I couldn't imagine anyone else doing Loeb's early Superman/Batman stories, or Our Worlds at War and everything leading up to it. Chaykin's art is gritty, and it wouldn't work for a lot of book, but I thought it fit pretty well in Guy Gardner: Collateral Damage.

[damienwhiter]

My personal favourite at the moment is probably Jerry Ordway (if I'm allowed to nominate him as his current project is for Wildstorm); but I should give an honourable mention to Eddy Barrows who I'd never heard of before 52. His stuff rocks.

[titanfan]

In terms of artistic style, Barry Kitson is my favorite.

In terms who I think the best storyteller is, I think it's Dan Jurgens.

Artistically, it's harder because different artists are good at different things and it truly is subjective. There are some artists who I can't stand their artistic style, but I can't say they are bad artists because they do everything else right.

[joint venture]

Darwin Cooke - Cully Hamner

I guess the question is more about who is drawing right now for DC instead of which is the all-times best artist for DC...I wouldn't know that one. But if I had to choose I'd say George Pérez, no artist has as much work or style and quality.

Someone enlighten me if there is someone with more work in DC than Pérez...please don't say that rat Byrne is the one.:eek:

[Chango]

I am suprised Daniel Acuña and Greg Tochinni have not been mentioned. FF and Ion have been great!

Dale Eaglesham and Shane Davis are at the top of the list as well.

Jim Lee is great but his output is slacking ATM.

At the top of my list is still Eduardo Risso.

And JG Jones for cover artist of the year.

[hondobrode]

I'm skipping reprints of stuff and covers. The artists I'm listing here are doing interiors on a regular basis. I think that is a better representation of the artistic level instead of just the cover artists.

DC :

Don Kramer (Detective)

Shane Davis (Mystery in Space)

Matthew Clark (Outsiders)

Ian Churchill (Supergirl)

Andy Kubert (Batman)

Patrick Gleason (Green Lantern Corps, Robin)

Dale Eaglesham (JSA)

Alex Ross (Justice)

Carlos Pacheco (Superman)

Cliff Chiang (Tales of the Unexpected)

George Perez (Brave and the Bold)

Jesus Saiz (Checkmate)

Henry Flint (Omega Men)

Darwyn Cooke (Spirit)

Adam Kubert (Action)

Whilce Portacio (Batman Confidential)

Ivan Reis (Green Lantern)
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Vertigo :

Riccardo Burchielli (DMZ)

Danijel Zezelj (Loveless)

John Paul Leon (Hellblazer)

Liam Sharp (Testament)

Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets)

Becky Cloonan (American Virgin)

Jim Fern (Crossing Midnight)
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Wildstorm :

Neil Googe (Welcome to Tranquility)

Talent Caldwell (Gen 13)

Doug Mahnke (Stormwatch PhD)

Tony Harris (Ex Machina)


That's a lot of extremely talented artists ! There are more of course, but those are off the top of my head. If I included cover artists and artists on one-shots, specials, and mini's, it obviously would be more.

Marvel has a great stable too, but they always used to brag how artistic they kicked DC all over the place. 20 years ago that may have been true, but no longer. DC has tons of great talent, it's just that a lot of them are not as well known.

[Shellhead]

Dale Eaglesham and Don Kramer are very good, and they have both shown definite improvement in the last year or so.

J.H. Williams III is a fantastic stylist with an impressive knowledge of art history, though his work on Seven Soldiers and Detective Comics was not quite as great as his earlier work on Promethea.

Alex Ross does amazing covers, but there is a stillness to his work that doesn't flow well in the interiors, plus he is too slow for monthly deadlines.

Frank Quitely is doing amazing work on All-Star Superman, except his faces tend to be unattractive. Like Ross, he might be slow for monthly work.

[Andy S.]

Alex Ross

Frank Quitley

J.H Williams III

Pia Guerra

[joint venture]

Can one say who I think is not a good one? Or a guy than should not be included in this thread?

Alex Ross: There are not as many comic books in his portfolio as most of the others have drawn. Most of our artists come up with the figures and/or backgrounds themselves. But Ross makes exagerated use of models and pictures, he's a painter not a DEDICATED comic book artist. Like, there's no monthly comic book being printed from him right now, is it?

He is a good if not excellent illusrator, but the word illustrator includes everyone that can bring to life images, figures and color.

[TheLazy]

I enjoy looking at Tim Sales art. Its dark and brooding, and has the 'flow' that everyone is talking about. Sure, its not filled with little details like Jim Lee's work or glossy like Micheal Turners art, but it has a life to it. Its simple and effective. Heavy use of black space, juxtaposed nxt to heavy use of white (or light) space. Even panel layouts are very innotive, it reminds me of Hitchcoks' Mise en Scene, with people placedon the border of the frame instead of in the middle, using balance to create emotion.

Also, I love how he turns Batman from a man in a suit into a creature of sorts. The way he draws Bat's nose used to really bug me, but then I realised it draws attention to the eyes in a menacing way. Think about it, all you can see is a nose, which leads up to a pair of white eyes glaring out from the dark, reflecting a light that isnt present. You'd sh*t yourselves. Compare that with Lee who makes batman look like a man who could kick your ass wearing a batsuit. Sure youd panic, but you wouldnt tremble.

I'm waiting for the superman confidential trade, so I havent read it yet, but the covers look breathe taking. They have a 50's american dream style to them, and hopefully they'll recapture the breat taking beauty of For All Seasons. Im actually quite intrueged as to how Sale would draw a modern or Sci-Fi story, because his Marvel 'colour' works have a sixties feel, Superman has a fifties feel, and Batman has a forties feel.

Frank Quitely, and it's not just to go with Morrison. I was blown away by his work on the Authority, and then when he joined Morrison for New X-Men he was even better. I love the work he's currently doing on All-Star Superman, and his work just blows me away. I'd love to see him do a run on Wonder Woman, because his work reminds me of HR Peter.

Close second would go to Frank Quietly for all the reasons he said.


What I wish now, is to have David Finch on a DC title. I think it would be interesting to see him on Batman, since he's drawing Moon Knight, now.

Actually, I'd like to see this too now you mention it. Maybe some letters to DC fanmail are in order. LOTS of letters

:)

[joint venture]

LEINIL FRANCIS YU.
MIKE ALLRED.
DARWIN COOKE.
MIKE MIGNOLA.

Loved Mignola for a long long time, same as with Yu. Forgot to mention them along with Mike Allred, supreme illustrators all of them.

[Ryan Day]

Alex Ross: There are not as many comic books in his portfolio as most of the others have drawn. Most of our artists come up with the figures and/or backgrounds themselves. But Ross makes exagerated use of models and pictures, he's a painter not a DEDICATED comic book artist. Like, there's no monthly comic book being printed from him right now, is it?

He is a good if not excellent illusrator, but the word illustrator includes everyone that can bring to life images, figures and color.

That seems an arbitrary distinction to make. I'm not a huge fan of Ross' work, but he's a comic book artist who has his strengths and weaknesses, just like anyone else. Sure, his work can be stiff, posed, and heavily referenced, but the same can be said of several other artists I can think of. And no, he can't do a monthly book, but neither can Quitely, Williams, and more than a few others.

[Black Atom]

Don Kramer's an underrated artist, I think.

Like others have said, I think Jim Lee is way past his prime. His work lacks the energy it once had and is way too static. Ed Benes' work reminds me of Lee in his prime, if not better.

[Jack Zodiac]

Loved Mignola for a long long time, same as with Yu. Forgot to mention them along with Mike Allred, supreme illustrators all of them.

I forgot Mike did that variant cover for Tales of the Unexpected. Otherwise I wouldn't have considered him a current DC artist, but yeah, you're right- and his stuff outside of the DCU, especially his awesome, super !@#$ing kickass work on Hellboy is unbelievable.

[kal_el21]

I enjoy looking at Tim Sales art. Its dark and brooding, and has the 'flow' that everyone is talking about. Sure, its not filled with little details like Jim Lee's work or glossy like Micheal Turners art, but it has a life to it. Its simple and effective. Heavy use of black space, juxtaposed nxt to heavy use of white (or light) space. Even panel layouts are very innotive, it reminds me of Hitchcoks' Mise en Scene, with people placedon the border of the frame instead of in the middle, using balance to create emotion.

Also, I love how he turns Batman from a man in a suit into a creature of sorts. The way he draws Bat's nose used to really bug me, but then I realised it draws attention to the eyes in a menacing way. Think about it, all you can see is a nose, which leads up to a pair of white eyes glaring out from the dark, reflecting a light that isnt present. You'd sh*t yourselves. Compare that with Lee who makes batman look like a man who could kick your ass wearing a batsuit. Sure youd panic, but you wouldnt tremble.

I'm waiting for the superman confidential trade, so I havent read it yet, but the covers look breathe taking. They have a 50's american dream style to them, and hopefully they'll recapture the breat taking beauty of For All Seasons. Im actually quite intrueged as to how Sale would draw a modern or Sci-Fi story, because his Marvel 'colour' works have a sixties feel, Superman has a fifties feel, and Batman has a forties feel.



Close second would go to Frank Quietly for all the reasons he said.



Actually, I'd like to see this too now you mention it. Maybe some letters to DC fanmail are in order. LOTS of letters

:)

I was going to mention Tim Sale too. Funny how you describe it as 'dark and brooding' because I feel like it's calm and relaxing.

I love Ed Benes' art. I think that he and Ivan Reis are probably DC's big two right now.

I think that Tony Daniel and Nicola Scott should get more noteriety in the DC artist stable. I'm also glad that they're bringing back Mike Mckone.

[EZMOHR]

I like looking at Ed Benes's work the most right now. It just looks like comic book art. It reminds me of the artists I liked growing up.

I would go with Ethan Van Sciver as a ery close second, followed by Ian Churchill, Frank Quietly, then Ivan Reis.

[Guts/Batman]

Don Kramer's an underrated artist, I think.

Like others have said, I think Jim Lee is way past his prime. His work lacks the energy it once had and is way too static. Ed Benes' work reminds me of Lee in his prime, if not better.

I agree with this totally. I loved Kramer's work on the most recent Batman arc.

[TheLazy]

I was going to mention Tim Sale too. Funny how you describe it as 'dark and brooding' because I feel like it's calm and relaxing.
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I meant brooding as in it makes the reader look at the image rather than shoving it in their face.

Example

http://www.evangelicaloutpost.com/images/hulk-thumb.jpg

Use of white space would usually convey safety, but here it shows our Hulk alone and somewhat afraid, at least thats my interpretation.

Vs

http://tigre.ucr.edu/kong/pictures/hulk/hulk2.gif

Here with have the same running theme, but even accompanied by a dark background, all I feel is 'Thats a cool drawing'. I dont feel the Hulks tragic fate or fear.

And you dont find this menacing?
http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/images/bats_long_halloween_hc.jpg

:)

[David O Burcham]

DC has a great stable of artists that makes choosing a favorite difficult.

But, if I go by pure comic-booky sweetness, I'd say that the best at DC right now is a tie between George Perez and one other (my avatar should make it obvious :D ).

[Kintales]

I forgot Mike did that variant cover for Tales of the Unexpected. Otherwise I wouldn't have considered him a current DC artist, but yeah, you're right- and his stuff outside of the DCU, especially his awesome, super !@#$ing kickass work on Hellboy is unbelievable.


Yeah Mike Mignola would definitely be on my top few artists as well! His renditions of light, shadow and contrast are simply awesome! Let's hope he does more work (whether covers or interiors) in DC. Hmm...maybe he can work on the coming Dr. Fate title or Shadowpact (Blue Devil n Hellboy :P ) ;)

[protonik]

Jeff SMith or Chris Sprouse

[Carter Hall]

Can one say who I think is not a good one? Or a guy than should not be included in this thread?

Alex Ross: There are not as many comic books in his portfolio as most of the others have drawn. Most of our artists come up with the figures and/or backgrounds themselves. But Ross makes exagerated use of models and pictures, he's a painter not a DEDICATED comic book artist. Like, there's no monthly comic book being printed from him right now, is it?

He is a good if not excellent illusrator, but the word illustrator includes everyone that can bring to life images, figures and color.

I agree with you that Ross should be put in a seperate category because he bases his art off people and models, rather than from scratch, and that he's a painter, not a drawer.

However, he is still perhaps the most talented artist DC has. That's why his stuff has sold (and still sells) like crazy- people love his work. It's absolutely incredible. No one had ever done that kind of work in comics before. I agree with you that he's a seperate category, but c'mon. The guy is still amazing. When Marvels came out people didn't know what hit them. While there are a lot of great artists out there, the nature of sketches just cannot capture the kind of poses and impact that Ross' paintings can. Just go thumb through Kingdom Come, Mythology, or Superman: Peace on Earth and you'll see what I'm talking about.

Also, I'm not sure if you meant monthly as in "regular" or monthly, as in, per month, but Justice is coming out every two months and has been on schedule for the most part. And I don't think painted comics can come out every month, because they take a heckuva lot more time.

Just had to throw in my two cents for the pro-Ross corner. ;)

[ZacharyLovesYou]

Does Shane Davis still work for DC?

If so, him. :)

[steve2275]

Who I like:
pete woods
Ed Benes
Joe Bennett
Dan Jurgens
Shane Davis
Tony Daniels
Carlos Pacheco
Ivan Reis
Frank Quitely
Ethan van Scriver
my #1 tom derenick
ian churchill #2
the kubert brothers(honorable mentions)
eaglesham on jsa

[TROUBLEZ]

Ethan Van Scriver. He's a bad ass.
Ed Benes. Liked his art alot more when he does his own inking, but regardless, a new favorite of mine.

I really hope that these two artists stay on a certain title, month-to-month for atleast 2 years or more. Im not a fan of Green Lantern, but every issue that Ethan Van Scriver draws I buy.

And Ed Benes is an artist who can draw women AND men very well. I thought he was a cheesecake artist but he can draw a mean Batman.

[joint venture]

Ethan Van Scriver. He's a bad ass.
Ed Benes. Liked his art alot more when he does his own inking, but regardless, a new favorite of mine.

I really hope that these two artists stay on a certain title, month-to-month for atleast 2 years or more. Im not a fan of Green Lantern, but every issue that Ethan Van Scriver draws I buy.

And Ed Benes is an artist who can draw women AND men very well. I thought he was a cheesecake artist but he can draw a mean Batman.

Have seen him drawing on several ocassions and yes, he is an artist with quite a nice style and technique. Plus when you see them draw from scratch, in my case, it makes you feel part of the process or at least a believer of his work.:) Not my favorite but good enough to mention in this thread.

[joint venture]

Carter Hall and Jack Zodiac. I agree on what you said.

And well, what would happen if he drew, someone else inked and a third colored. Just like any regular guy...i'm guessing the inker would get a seizure around issue three of Ross's pencil's and the colorist would get behind schedule. Still, I'd like a Ross humble enough to do it like everyone else does comics.