Ivan Reis's art on Green Lantern / What is your verdict ?

[sabongero]

Ivan Reis has been the regular penciler for Green Lantern since issue #10 up to the current issue. With the exception of issues #15, #18, and #20.

How do you assess his artwork in the Green Lantern so far ? There is a poll so please vote your opinion. However, please kindly back up the reason why you voted that way.

For example:

Comment on the Elements of his art form. By this I mean the components that he uses to create the actual piece of art: Like his Lines, Shape, Form, use of Space, Texture, Value, etc.

Comment on the Principles of his art form. By this I mean his the different ways he can organize a piece of art, and also how the elements of art can be arranged for different effects, and create composition: Like his Rhythm, Movement, Balance, Contrast, Variety, Emphasis, Harmony, Unity, Pattern, etc.

[hangmanjury]

If I may suggest, also try to comment on his layout and breakdowns, since it's what I think is actually the most important part of comics art: clarity over flash.

[sabongero]

If I may suggest, also try to comment on his layout and breakdowns, since it's what I think is actually the most important part of comics art: clarity over flash.

Great suggestion hangmanjury.

[Babylon23]

I'd say Reis is the ideal artist for GL. He's able to capture the grand scope of space and the diversity of the Corps. He excels at huge battle scenes and dynamic action.

His layouts and clear and simple. He lets the action in the panel speak for itself.

If I was to say one slightly negative thing about his otherwise excellent work, it's that his downtime scenes (such as Hal and Cowgirl drinking at the bar) aren't as relaxed as they might be. His characters seem more comfortable in the epic battles than they do in the simple character scenes.

Of course, this could be a deliberate coice on Reis' part, since it certainly fits Hal's character.

[rerun]

Reis' art works exceptionally well for this series. With the range of character types, along with the scope of the battles, there is no one else I can think of who can do what Ivan does. I notice the drop-off from GL to GLC. Handles battles, talking heads, and splashes equally well.

[Raker616]

I like Reis but he's behing EVS and Pacheco as far as GL artists, but he's done a great job and i'm impressed at his work on Sin Corps and he's nearing topping Carlos for the second spot.

[EZMOHR]

It's alright. I like Van Sciver better on GL though.

[Gottaluvit]

I love his art, I really wish he was on JLA. The layouts are crisp and clear and his story telling is wonderful. He portrays emotion and faces very well, you can see and feel emotion when he draws.

The scenes feel relaxed and natural, not forced and wooden, I wish more artist drew like he does.

[DanielAV]

I love his art in Green Lantern. Those massive splash pages he does always leave me grinning. The first time I saw him was on Chuck Austens run on Action Comics, I wasn't keen on it at first but have since found great pleasure in it.

[Black Atom]

Superb. Reis is one of the best superhero comicbook artists working right now.

His characters are beautiful and carefully-crafted, yet fluid, animated and full of energy. He doesn't get stuck in "pin-up" mode or "still photograph" mode like other artist that render such detailed and good-looking characters (like Ed Benes, for example). His backgrounds are richly detailed without being cluttered. Layouts are creative but not confusing. And his versatility is insane. From drawing beautiful women, alien creatures, spaceships or fighter jets, he's all over it and is amazingly consistent. Honestly, one of the best guys working right now. Very underrated artist.

[a-spidey]

i really like his art. He's pretty good, not only since GL.

[Pennyghost]

I have loved him ever since he did Action Comics. One of the top DC artists as far as I'm concerned.

[hangmanjury]

Not as flashy and "pretty" as Ethan Van Sciver, but very solid and far more dependable.

[Ilash]

Along with George Perez and Darwyn Cooke, he's probably my favourite DC artist right now. While I liked both EVS and Pacecho's work on the book, he's quickly becoming my favourite GL penciller.

[bdk91939]

Look I like Ivan Reis's work on Green Lantern. But when you say Green Lantern artist especially Hal Jordan's comeback, and the Green Lantern title's re-infusion of life, you have to have Ethan Van Sciver's name on it. Why isn't there a verdict on Van Sciver's Green Lantern? He is the definitive artist of Green Lantern bringing GL's popularity these days.

[hangmanjury]

Look I like Ivan Reis's work on Green Lantern. But when you say Green Lantern artist especially Hal Jordan's comeback, and the Green Lantern title's re-infusion of life, you have to have Ethan Van Sciver's name on it. Why isn't there a verdict on Van Sciver's Green Lantern? He is the definitive artist of Green Lantern bringing GL's popularity these days.
Because Ethan's perpetual lateness keeps him from being a regular GL artist, or a regular artist on anything at all.

I agree with you though.

[kalorama]

Reis's work on GL is outstanding. He's quickly moved from journeyman into top-flight territory among mainstream/super-hero artists. His stuff falls is approaching the same class as Alan Davis, which is high praise.

[sabongero]

I was just back reading some of my Green Lantern comics pencileld by Ivan Ries, and it seems he gets even better as the series progresses. The Sinestro Corps War definitely makes his talents shine. Battle scenes and action sequences are his definite forte.

[the_hood]

Look I like Ivan Reis's work on Green Lantern. But when you say Green Lantern artist especially Hal Jordan's comeback, and the Green Lantern title's re-infusion of life, you have to have Ethan Van Sciver's name on it. Why isn't there a verdict on Van Sciver's Green Lantern? He is the definitive artist of Green Lantern bringing GL's popularity these days.

right you are. Van sciver should have a verdict here. i really love his art.

[Darkoth]

I would agree with the comparison to Alan Davis, with the exception that Reis draws better faces than Alan. He sure has grown as an artist since working for Chaos. I also like EVS, he used to be a little stiff while rendering everything in tight detail, but not so much anymore. My god he makes most other artists look lazy.

[sabongero]

Ivan Ries rocks in the Sinestro Corps War ! I haven't been up to date with comics in the last couple of months. And when I took a look at a GL comic book with Ries's able hands. I was blown away.

[TuPeT]

It's incredible how good his art is for GL. Yes, EVS made a marking job, but IMHO his work is perfect for the Green Lantern. This brazillian is making a hell of a job in the Sinestro Corps. In DC his one of the greatest.

[brett tolino]

Ivan's storytelling ability is just extraordinary. It's what separates the professionals from the amateurs. Ivan also has a excellent sense of anatomy, proportion and detail, something many artists working today sorely lack.

He also delivers on time, which in today's market, is a big reason why I as a reader keep coming back each and every month. It helps me as a reader buy with confidence.

Ethan is a great artist as well. Reminescent of Brian Bolland, Ethan's good for covers, specials and two-parters but he's never done the regular gig thing and with such a limited body of work coming out piece meal here and there, I've never had the chance to get too attached to his work.

BTW, Someone mentioned Pacheco here and I completely forgot he helped launch Green Lantern. Personally, I bought the 1st few issues of GL and dropped it because of Pacheco. I know a lot of people like his stuff but I find it bland and chronically late so I stopped buying. When Reis came on the book, I began buying regularly again.

[Billage]

Whoever voted average needs to pull their heads out of their asses.

Seriously,DC is hurting in the art department right now.Ivan Reis is their best penciler without question and one of the best in the business.

[Billage]

Ivan's storytelling ability is just extraordinary. It's what separates the professionals from the amateurs. Ivan also has a excellent sense of anatomy, proportion and detail, something many artists working today sorely lack.

He also delivers on time, which in today's market, is a big reason why I as a reader keep coming back each and every month. It helps me as a reader buy with confidence.

Ethan is a great artist as well. Reminescent of Brian Bolland, Ethan's good for covers, specials and two-parters but he's never done the regular gig thing and with such a limited body of work coming out piece meal here and there, I've never had the chance to get too attached to his work.

BTW, Someone mentioned Pacheco here and I completely forgot he helped launch Green Lantern. Personally, I bought the 1st few issues of GL and dropped it because of Pacheco. I know a lot of people like his stuff but I find it bland and chronically late so I stopped buying. When Reis came on the book, I began buying regularly again.

I disagree.Look at his perspective in alot of panels,it's completely off.He reminds of Finch who knows how to draw muscular pissed off people,but falls flat in the basics.

For example,open up Rebirth and look at the panel where Black Hand is pinned to the wall by an arrow with Specter approaching him.Completely off.

[brett tolino]

Who are you referring to, Ethan or Reis?

Either way, art is subjective.

I like Ethan but Reis is more dependable. Ethan's body of work is limited to mini-series, one shot specials and specific story arcs. He's not a regular artist which doesn't demean his work, it just means for myself, I've never had the opportunity to become attached to anything he's done.
Reis on the other hand delivers quality, professional work on time. He's on a regular series and he, along with Geoff Johns, is what makes the book a must buy each month because even if a reader doesn't agree with the story or direction, you know its not going to be amateur, published fan fiction like the majority of work put out by both DC and Marvel these days.

[brett tolino]

I disagree.Look at his perspective in alot of panels,it's completely off.He reminds of Finch who knows how to draw muscular pissed off people,but falls flat in the basics.

For example,open up Rebirth and look at the panel where Black Hand is pinned to the wall by an arrow with Specter approaching him.Completely off.

Also, I see what you're saying about that panel but it isn't so bad as the last Wolfman issue of Nightwing where the artist drew Nightwing doing a red tornado with one of his feet.

Now THAT was bad... just like most of the amateur art during Wolfman's run (with the exception of Jurgins and Igle, who were both on the book for a whole 10 seconds).

[General Grievous]

Just bloody beatiful,

look at this darth vader homage

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/Frost327/Cyborg%20Superman/hank1ya0.jpg

[General Grievous]

I will have my Death

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/Frost327/Cyborg%20Superman/hank2qa8.jpg

[Shameless Fanboy]

Ivan Reis is an artist I'll always have a soft spot for because, even prior to his days at Chaos! as one the primary pencillers for Lady Death, he was the regular artist on Dark Horse's Ghost--a favorite book of mine during the '90s that spent nearly its first two years without a regular penciller until Reis took over and hit it out of the park.

I've seen his style evole over the years depending on the book he's on. On Ghost, it was more like early Ed Benes because it was admittedly a sexy kind of book, but then it started changing during his run on Lady Death as he started to really play up more of the horror aspects towards the end.

On Green Lantern, he changed his style once again and I think that's what makes him such a good fit, IMO...