BOOKS

COMICS/GRAPHIC NOVELS.

ILLUSTRATORS.

From action blockbusters to The Lego Movie, the influence of comic artists on popular culture has never been greater. We take a look back at the greatest.

 

Putting pencil to paper is how it all starts. Since that fateful day in 1938 when Superman bounded into life in the first issue of Action Comics, artists and illustrators have found themselves pre-occupied with the burning desire to create superheroes.

Designing these characters, the worlds they protect and how they can live in synergy with words on a page is an art in itself - and comic book artists have a huge and worldwide following. These gods amongst geeks range from British trailblazer Dave Gibbons to American legend Jack Kirby. Comics are often derided as a 'low' art form, but they boast a massive influence on pop culture, with this summer's three biggest blockbusters all based on panels in print.

 

THE CREATIVE REALM'S RECOMMENDED COMIC BOOK ILLUSTRATORS 

 

1. John Romita Jr. 
2. Brian Bolland 
3. Will Eisner 
4. Jim Steranko 
5. Osamu Tezuka