Category Archives: Essential Comics Creators

Todd McFarlane Comic Book Essentials

For many, Todd McFarlane epitomizes the evolution of the comic book industry in the 90's. He brought to the industry eye-popping detailed art and dark storytelling, as well as having produced one of the best-selling single issues ever (with multiple covers and touted as highly collectible, assuredly) and spearheaded a creator-owned publishing company. His forays in baseball-collecting, professional sports team ownership and his own line of toys made him a household name. Hardly any other artist Read more [...]

A History of Jim Lee Comic Book Reboots

Launching a new #1 issue isn't foreign to Jim Lee. As news comes dripping out over the latest titles to be included in DC Comics' latest relaunches, this time affecting the complete line and totaling over 50 issues, many are taking the time to reflect on previous Jim Lee Comic Reboot efforts, as well a DC comics relaunches in general.  I've reread many of these issues in the past year, and they all hold up very well, putting me on the less crowded side of the optimists regarding this latest reboot. Jim Read more [...]