John Romita Jr.

[Rahul]

Hey there JRjr!

Which character who havent drawn yet, but would like to draw someday?(if the higherups at Marvel know better, they wouldnt stand in your way!!!)

Personally I hope to see your 'Blade' one day..

[streator]

Personally I hope to see your 'Blade' one day..

[Rahul]

Hmmm gotta lay my hands on that......and it also proves he's a better Blade artist than Chaykin, get him there instead, Marvel!



Ok then I hope to see his 'Ronin' one day!

[Ankian]

I personally love JRjr's work. Not the most realistic looking characters and whatnot, but who cares? Things just seem to move on the page in a dynamic (dare I say it) Kirby-like way. He gives me enough detail to let my own imagination fill in the blanks. It feels like he doesn't clutter things up by concentrating too much on the finer details, but rather the motion. It's difficult to explain, but I really enjoy it.

That's not to say I don't enjoy other styles. I love Epting, Perez, Garney, Hitch, Mignola and many others. It's just different and importantly, it WORKS.

I also like books coming out on time, so that's a massive plus and big "Thank-you indeed" to you JRjr.

There's enough nitty and gritty in comics these days. Comics and superheroes are larger than life, and for me, JRjr really captures that better than pretty much anyone else out there today.

Keep it coming I say!

[StoneGold]

For the love of all that is holy, how do you explain this?

[Mariah]

For the love of all that is holy, how do you explain this?

LOLOL!!!! Omg, that's too sexy:p

[Sam T.]

You have to wonder about Wonder Man sometimes...

[Mike Smash!]

JRJR is easily in my top three list of Hulk artists, along with Herb Trimpe and Sal Buscema. He draws an amazing Hulk. And he draws my favorite Spider-Man.

You're one of my favorite comic artists period, JRJR. I can't wait to see World War Hulk.

[Paul Smith]

I liked his 80s Spider-Man work. His X-Men work was marred by the dreadful punk 80s costumes he designed.

His current style works with some characters (Black Panther, Spider-Man) but I wouldn't want to see him on Avengers are any team title for that matter.

I didn't design those costumes, bud, Paul Smith did, and I followed. Chris Claremont and Paul Smith, for that matter, worked on the designs. Sorry to disappoint you....I HATED Punk...still do! I'm a Blues man!:-)

If we’re talkin’ Storm, that was a bad joke that got way outta’ hand.

Storm had just lost most of her hair and she needed a hairstyle out of what was left. I did a number of portraits, all quite lovely and feminine, thank you very much. As a JOKE, I included a shot of her as Mr. T. You know, the kind of shot where they HAVE to go the other way. Weezie’s response? “They’re going to hang us whichever way we go. Let’s commit the murder.”

I argued it was a joke and a monstrously bad idea but, given my departure following 175 was set prior to beginning my run, my vote didn’t count. So I did what I could with what I had left. I don’t know that Dave ever really forgave me for that.

Musically, no punk for me. After the Blues, what else is there?

“Nobody loves me but my Momma.
For all I know, she could be jivin’ me, too.”
BB King

Oh, yeah, JR Rocks!

Happy Trails
Smitty

[stealthwise]

My favourite "superhero artist" of all-time, easily.

And he pops up in this very thread? Wow, first Stern over on Gail's board and now this! I wonder if I could summon Chuck Dixon... I'm getting all nostalgic here.

[Economist]

The only thing that bothers me about JRJR's work is the way he draws Mephisto as the big, fat, snake head all the time. He and Texiera. I would love to see him draw the classic Mephisto.

I am glad to see Doom is your favorite Villian to try. Hopefully Marvel will let you draw good Doom story some day. In the Spider-man one he was knocked out the practically the whole time and from what I remember the other times were unimpressive doombots. Unfortunately unless you go the writer/artist route that is completely out of your control.

Thank you for some wonderful comics.

[xmanson]

I actuallt like the crappy 80's costumes from the X-men. They looked more like regular clothes from the time than actual costumes.

Romita Jr is my fave Hulk and Spiderman artist of all time.

And nice to see PS here too!! Love his Uncanny run.


I think he would be great on Mighty Avengers.

[Lanowar]

Wolverine Enemy of the state is very well drawn I don't know the exact issue but Wolverine Vs Daredevil is amazing the artwork is just suits the dark clastophobic setting that fight is in.

[Frank]

For the love of all that is holy, how do you explain this?

See that's what I liked about Jr's style in the 80s, he was able to draw characters with just a few lines. The characters looked less bulky like they do these days, if that makes any sens.

[marveljrjr]

The only thing that bothers me about JRJR's work is the way he draws Mephisto as the big, fat, snake head all the time. He and Texiera. I would love to see him draw the classic Mephisto.

I am glad to see Doom is your favorite Villian to try. Hopefully Marvel will let you draw good Doom story some day. In the Spider-man one he was knocked out the practically the whole time and from what I remember the other times were unimpressive doombots. Unfortunately unless you go the writer/artist route that is completely out of your control.

Thank you for some wonderful comics.

Thanks to you....Now about Mephisto.....I respect the critique of the depiction but I just couldn't draw the devil wearing tights and a cape.....My version came in a nightmare...sorry