See more ideas about adam hughes, comic book artists, comic books art. Like arvell jones, who showed up earlier in the countdown, keith pollard was one of a group of notable comic book artists who came out of the detroit area, following in the footsteps of their fellow artist, rick buckler, who broke in first as a star artist and then slowly but surely brought his friends along, as well. No two artists are dominating the modern market now than those two guys. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. It is a page from a short story titled i know who you meddled with last summer written by kris moore illustrated and character design by myself. Comic books are my passion in life, iron man is my favorite superhero, and bob layton was the coplotter and inker on the definitive run on the book. He passed away from cancer on february 18, 2000, in. This issues cba classic explores the adventures of little archie, the late 50s60s comic book that transcended the typical kids comics of the day.
He gained critical acclaim in the late 1980s and early. Comic art community gallery the comic art community gallery is an az listing of the best comic artists in the business, searchable for your favorite character. Little robert was selected by the association of illustrators in 1997 for image 22, and was subsequently exhibited at the royal college of art, and later touring. Cj cannon if you ever doubt the power of television and media, this book proves its impact. Everyone loves comic book superheroes, so both cast and audience will love this actionpacked spoof of the comic book genre complete with hysterical singing superheroes and dancing villains. Scott campbell, rich buckler, rob liefeld, stan lee, steven hughes. The soft, squishy lines that make up thors face in the opening pages sell his hangover bloat better than the dialogue. Adam hughes is a prolific cover artist and his works can be seen in such titles as wonder woman v2 1987, catwoman, justice league of america, tomb raider, star wars legacy and currently in. This book details 20 key titles, covering every step of the development from comic book panel to feature film frame.
Another comic book artist who rose to stardom through at least some work on marvel comics and the spiderman franchise is todd mcfarlane. He passed away from cancer on february 18, 2000, in scottsdale, az. An artist, especially a popular one, creates a list of people asking for commissions and creates work, at a convention. Adam hughes comic art community gallery of comic art. He also helped to create the signature look of these characters. Adam hughes is an american comic book artist and illustrator who has worked for companies such as dc comics, marvel comics, dark horse comics, lucasfilm, warner bros.
Great art and developmental sketches behind one of the most amazing comic book artists of our time. Actually owning a sketch by him would be one of the biggest thrills of my life and the thought of turning around and getting easy cash for it actually makes me a little sick. I need a comic book artist whose style is similar to a marveldc style. A long, insightful interview with the amazing new fanfavorite artist selinas big score, catwoman, batman. Steven hughes comic artist the most popular comic art. He also helped to create the signature look of these characters biography. He is known as one of comics foremost cheesecake artists, and one of the best known and distinctive comic book cover artists. What are the most detailed comic book drawingsillustrations.
The 100 best comics of the first half of the 2010s. Ego on his careers in animation and comics, from his involvement on the groundbreaking batman animated show to. The early missions, collecting of issues 0 of the tiein comic to the young justice animated tv series, and marvel action spiderman. Adam hughes born may 5, 1967 is an american comics artist and illustrator best known to american comic book readers for his renderings of pinup style female characters, and his cover work on titles such as wonder woman and catwoman. Adam hughes original comic art primarily known as a good girl artist, adam hughes has worked on a myriad of books. Here is a sample of a comic book page, not yet colored. Todays top 689 comic book artist jobs in united states. He got his first professional work at the age of 16, drawing the title story in the first issue of hulk weekly for marvel uk. He is best known to american comic book readers for his renderings of pinupstyle female characters, and his. Their perspective, proportions and anatomy are accurate and the artwork is very linebased.
Inspired by ec comics such as tales from the crypt, and especially. A tribute to steven hughes is collection of artworks inspired by the drawings of chaos comics senior comic book artist. It includes interviews with key creative artists about the evolution of the films from the original comics, and speculates about future films. The bulk of the book is primarily on his wonder woman and catwoman run of covers that were very well received by fans and artists alike. Original images 2020 adam hughes all other nonoriginal images of respective owners. The official website for comic book artist adam hughes. Comic book artist adam hughes is the best penciler in the superhero comic business. See more ideas about adam hughes, comic book artists and comic art. Here are the top ten artists that you voted as your favorites of alltime. Modern special effects have made largescale superhero epics possible, while the diversity of the comics being published. Comics he drew lady death, evil ernie and many more characters in the chaos comic universe. I have utilized my artistic skills in almost every position i have held, whether professionally or just for fun with the other associates. He is known as one of comics foremost cheesecake artists, and one of the best known and distinctive comic. The dc comics art of adam hughes is a fantastic coffee table book showcasing the incredibly talented adam hughes.
Aug 10, 2019 adam hughes is an american comic book artist and illustrator who has worked for companies such as dc comics, marvel comics, dark horse comics, lucasfilm, warner bros. Adam hughes curtails convention sketching and why it matters. May 04, 2011 comic books are my passion in life, iron man is my favorite superhero, and bob layton was the coplotter and inker on the definitive run on the book. Overground comics was founded in 2012 by jon hughes and michael bornstien. Click below to read more about me, my work and my studio. Adam hughes is best known for his work in the comics and magazine fields where he has worked on titles such as maze agency, justice league america, gen, star trek. Jan 18, 2015 comic artist concept artist freelance self publisher.
Colorist, inker, penciller, writer, cover painter, cover, artist, variant cover, cover colorist, introduction, designer. And imho he draws better than any living artist in the comic. His designs and drawing shaped the characters of lady death, evil ernie and. As noted in his entry in the top writers countdown, george herriman produced krazy kat for three decades, one of the most acclaimed comic strips in the history of the medium. And imho he draws better than any living artist in the comic book industry. Eon art products providing superior art boards and superior. Can you name the 125 greatest comic book artists according to comic book resources readers. No matter what it is heres the one surefire way to get your message into the hands of the man himself. Eon art products providing superior art boards and. Since the 1970s, the film world has found inspiration in comic books and graphic novels.
Debt of honor, legion of superheroes, ghost, supermangen, tomb raider, playstation magazine and wonder woman, to name a few. On the adam hughes yahoo group, the artists partner and artist in her. Adventures of a comic book artist pioneer drama service. Working with a basic concept that seemed almost too simple krazy kat swoons over ignatz mouse, who attacks krazy kat all the. His naturalistic style, his ability to depict beautiful heroines, and his humorous writing are all. Born in riverside, new jersey, hughes began his career in the late 1980s for indie publishers like death hawk, eagle and maze agency. Neil mukherjee wrote in the new statesman, hughes has captured something ineluctably english in the combination of seediness, violence, sensationlism and humour. Named one of the best books of the year by paste magazine, comics beat and others, the unity saga continues. Top 125 greatest comic book artists quiz by alstair.
He got his first professional work at the age of 16, drawing. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. We feature extensive interviews with little archie creator, outstanding artist writer bob bolling, and artist dexter taylor, plus an intimate look at innumerable aspects of that delightfully. Strat and chatto by jan mark, won hughes the mother goose award for most exciting newcomer to british childrens book illustration in 1990. He drew lady death, evil ernie and many more characters in the chaos comic universe. Spider chase, collecting issues 46 of marvel action spiderman. I am a freelance illustrator and cartoonist living in the sf bay area who also self publishes his own comic series in his spare time. Hughes provided the art for many of the companys comics, including lady death, evil ernie, and the shortlived superhero series detonator. Its fascinating to see the rough sketches and potential alternate directions that these classic covers could have taken as well as read some of the commentary from adam hughes himself on what lead him to choose a direction and his artistic. Adam hughes, one of the most coveted comic convention sketch artists today, is best known for his cover work on titles like wonder woman, tomb raider and catwoman. Selling artwork from comic book companies marvel, dc, image and more. Pictures, playboy magazine, joss whedons mutant enemy productions and sideshow collectibles.
Adam hughes born may 5, 1967 is an american comics artist and illustrator best known to american comic book readers for his renderings of pinupstyle female characters, and his cover work on titles such as wonder woman and catwoman. Test your knowledge on this entertainment quiz to see how you do. Comic art community gallery the comic art community gallery is an az listing of the best comic artists in the business, searchable for your favorite character or publisher too. It is not an easy book to find, but i would suspect the price should come back down after the hype wears off. Comic book movies looks at twenty key titles in detail, covering every stage of hte journey from comic book panel to feature film frame, including development, production, sequels and. At my artist alley table ill be selling and signing while supplies last of young justice book 1. Comic art community gallery of comic art comic book news. Artist page for arthur hughes 18321915 born in london, hughes was educated at archbishop tenisons grammar school, and entered the school of design, somerset house, london in 1846, studying under alfred stevens. Jack kirby jack kirby is widely regarded as the king of comics, with a career in comics that started in the late 1930s until his passing in 1994. Now, no summer is complete without a major blockbuster movie based on a comic, including superman, batman, spiderman, xmen, men in black, daredevil, and the hulk. Maybe you have a question or comment about some comic, an illustration or youre interested in commissioning something for yourself.