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FanboyStranger · 11-10-2009, 04:19 PM

Since the 'Favorite Hellblazer Writer' thread finally gained some traction and presented some interesting views on what people want from HB, I've decided to start another HB poll. So, who is your favorite Hellblazer artist? The criteria I used for poll options were 1) artists who had a lengthy run on the title, 2) artists with a lesser numbers of issues who illustrated a signifcant story arc, and 3) an 'other' option (in case you love Bryan Talbot's Annual or David Lloyd's Horrorist mini or Lee Bermejo's Black Flowers or Biz' recent two isues). As usual, please post your reason for selecting the artist.

For me, it's definitely Sean Phillips. Sean was the regular artist when I first started reading HB, and it's his Constantine I visualize when I think about the character. (I'd actually go with Leo Manco in the second spot.) One of the great things about Phillips' work on the title is that you get to see him grow as an artist-- his initial run at the tail end of the Delano era is very rough, but by the end of his second run with Paul Jenkins, he is a much more confident and stylish storyteller, well on the way to being the 'star' artist he is today. His covers were fantastic as well.

Ilash · 11-10-2009, 05:45 PM

Just because his version of Constantine is the one that always comes to my mind, I'm going to have to go with Steve Dillon. Phillips would probably be my second favourite.

mgs · 11-11-2009, 02:28 AM

some are really good like Dillon, but I can't help but love the art of Frusin.

carabas · 11-11-2009, 02:38 AM

Eh, Eduardo Risso, who miles ahead of my #2, Steve Dillon.

jboncha · 11-11-2009, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carabas

Eh, Eduardo Risso, who miles ahead of my #2, Steve Dillon.

When did Risso do artwork for Hellblazer?

matthewaos · 11-11-2009, 06:36 AM

Manco. No question about it.

carabas · 11-11-2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jboncha

When did Risso do artwork for Hellblazer?

I am mixing up my Italian sounding Azzarello artists.

Apparently, I meant Frusin.

Plex · 11-11-2009, 10:21 AM

Other: Tim Bradstreet

matthewaos · 11-11-2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plex

Other: Tim Bradstreet

I love him, but I prefer Manco as an ongoing artist and Bradstreet/Bermejo as cover art

Cash Lone · 11-12-2009, 02:33 PM

Richard Piers Rayner.
Dave Mckean.
Tim Bradstreet.
probably my top three.

I enjoyed W. Simpsons work when he was w/ Ennis.

I voted for Manco because he really stepped up his artwork, it became more loose, evoked mood and suspense.

Phillps is okay - For me he was a weird mix of doing things really good and then bad. I recall really loathing his covers during Jenkins run and wanting him removed from the book. I got my wish but they replaced him w/ Pleece, who I really couldnt stand.

Davideaux · 11-12-2009, 05:31 PM

Frusin of course.

Lucas Rudd · 11-19-2009, 01:23 PM

Simon Bisley !

O.k I know he doesn't really count as he's only done a couple issues but man, that guy can draw!

rick · 11-19-2009, 01:29 PM

John Ridgway is my favorite of the Hellblazer artists, but you've also got to give some real credit to the guys who first drew Constantine, Bissette & Tolbin, and also Steve Dillon did a heck of a good job.

FanboyStranger · 11-19-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick

John Ridgway is my favorite of the Hellblazer artists, but you've also got to give some real credit to the guys who first drew Constantine, Bissette & Tolbin, and also Steve Dillon did a heck of a good job.

It was actually Rick Veitch and John Totleben that drew Constantine's first appearance, although, obviously, Rick, John, and Steve Bissette were working very closely with one another at the time. I loved Ridgway's work on HB, too, but I have to say that having read Preacher before Dillon's run on HB, I was underwhelmed by his HB run, despite that wonderfully clear storytelling. (I actually prefer Will Simpson's art on HB.)

Libaax · 11-19-2009, 04:51 PM

Leo Manco is the iconic HB artist to me.

Shame he didnt have the greatest writers of HB. Diggle run was short.

Dillion is horrible in this series for me i like him in Preacher,Punisher but not a fit for JC.

You cant give him credit for being a fav of Ennis and drawing the best written stories.

Simpson was better Ennis artist.

View Poll Results: Who is your favorite 'Hellblazer' artist?
John Ridgway (original artist)	4	10.00%
Will Simpson ('Dangerous Habits')	0	0%
Steve Dillon	9	22.50%
Sean Phillips	7	17.50%
John Higgins ('Haunted', 'Son of Man')	2	5.00%
Rich Corben ('Hard Time')	0	0%
Marcelo Frusin	9	22.50%
Leo Manco	6	15.00%
Giuseppe Cammicoli	1	2.50%
OTHER	2	5.00%
Voters: 40. In order to vote on this poll, you must be a registered user and/or logged in

11-10-2009, 04:19 PM	#1
FanboyStranger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,682	Who is your Favorite Hellblazer Artist? Since the 'Favorite Hellblazer Writer' thread finally gained some traction and presented some interesting views on what people want from HB, I've decided to start another HB poll. So, who is your favorite Hellblazer artist? The criteria I used for poll options were 1) artists who had a lengthy run on the title, 2) artists with a lesser numbers of issues who illustrated a signifcant story arc, and 3) an 'other' option (in case you love Bryan Talbot's Annual or David Lloyd's Horrorist mini or Lee Bermejo's Black Flowers or Biz' recent two isues). As usual, please post your reason for selecting the artist. For me, it's definitely Sean Phillips. Sean was the regular artist when I first started reading HB, and it's his Constantine I visualize when I think about the character. (I'd actually go with Leo Manco in the second spot.) One of the great things about Phillips' work on the title is that you get to see him grow as an artist-- his initial run at the tail end of the Delano era is very rough, but by the end of his second run with Paul Jenkins, he is a much more confident and stylish storyteller, well on the way to being the 'star' artist he is today. His covers were fantastic as well.

11-11-2009, 02:28 AM	#3
mgs mind-bottling Join Date: May 2004 Location: New York Posts: 11,619	some are really good like Dillon, but I can't help but love the art of Frusin. __________________ "Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable." I heard a little girl, And what she said was something beautiful…To Give your love no matter what, is what she said, I love all of you, Hurt by the Cold, so Hard and Lonely too, When you don’t know yourself *For hearts long lost and full of fright,* *for those alone in blackest night,* *accept our ring and join our fight,* *Love conquers all with violet light!*

11-11-2009, 02:38 AM	#4
carabas Storyteller Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belgium. Posts: 10,631	Eh, Eduardo Risso, who miles ahead of my #2, Steve Dillon. __________________ FarScape: best frelling science fiction show ever. Accept no substitute.

11-11-2009, 06:36 AM	#6
matthewaos Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 4,015	Manco. No question about it. __________________ www.myspace.com/artofsimplicity https://twitter.com/Matthewaos www.ghostiesbungalow.com

11-10-2009, 05:45 PM	#2
Ilash Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Africa Posts: 4,256	Just because his version of Constantine is the one that always comes to my mind, I'm going to have to go with Steve Dillon. Phillips would probably be my second favourite. __________________ * * * * * Check out my blog, Everybody Has One.

11-11-2009, 10:21 AM	#8
Plex Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 279	Other: Tim Bradstreet

11-12-2009, 02:33 PM	#10
Cash Lone Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 562	Richard Piers Rayner. Dave Mckean. Tim Bradstreet. probably my top three. I enjoyed W. Simpsons work when he was w/ Ennis. I voted for Manco because he really stepped up his artwork, it became more loose, evoked mood and suspense. Phillps is okay - For me he was a weird mix of doing things really good and then bad. I recall really loathing his covers during Jenkins run and wanting him removed from the book. I got my wish but they replaced him w/ Pleece, who I really couldnt stand.

11-12-2009, 05:31 PM	#11
Davideaux Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,563	Frusin of course. __________________ The roof is on fire.

11-19-2009, 01:23 PM	#12
Lucas Rudd HellTrekker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 61	Simon Bisley ! O.k I know he doesn't really count as he's only done a couple issues but man, that guy can draw!

11-19-2009, 01:29 PM	#13
rick Anger is an Energy Join Date: May 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, on Brookside, just up the road from Tejon. Posts: 12,123	John Ridgway is my favorite of the Hellblazer artists, but you've also got to give some real credit to the guys who first drew Constantine, Bissette & Tolbin, and also Steve Dillon did a heck of a good job. __________________ - rick

11-19-2009, 04:51 PM	#15
Libaax Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,804	Leo Manco is the iconic HB artist to me. Shame he didnt have the greatest writers of HB. Diggle run was short. Dillion is horrible in this series for me i like him in Preacher,Punisher but not a fit for JC. You cant give him credit for being a fav of Ennis and drawing the best written stories. Simpson was better Ennis artist. __________________ *My Pull List :* Criminal,Jonah Hex,Unknown Soldier,Scalped,Chew,The Walking Dead,Max Punisher, Stumptown,Invincible,Daredevil,Nova,Captain America,Batman:Streets of Gotham

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