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Post by DubipR on Dec 18, 2015 23:23:04 GMT -5
Get your zines out and slide back into the 90s with our number seven selection: #7- PAUL POPE Paul Pope's work is a marvel to look at. I first noticed his work back when I was in college and student brought out an issue of Pope's THB comic. You can see a multitude of influences in his work: Toth, Pratt, Giardano, and Kirby. All of that in his work explodes on every page. Simple line work mixed with dense detail that creates a world unlike no other.  Pope's pretty much a DIY kinda of person. Not only comics, he's designed posters, music covers, designed fashion for Italian designers. He's an amazing force. He's done some mainstream work for the Big 2 as well, such as Batman 100 and the amazing Strange Adventures for DC's Wednesday's Comics   |
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Post by hondobrode on Dec 18, 2015 23:42:06 GMT -5
I'm crazy for any and all Pope but most of his stuff is too modern for me to warrant his inclusion on my list.
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Post by Action Ace on Dec 19, 2015 1:30:18 GMT -5
#7 John Byrne
His Fantastic Four is among the best ever. My favorite work by him is his Batman/ Captain America one shot. Superman/ Batman: Generations is amazing, at least for the first two series. He also has one of my favorite eras ever for Wonder Woman. I even kind of liked Alpha Flight. Whatever problems I might have with his reworking of Superman for the Post-Crisis era is nearly made up for by his wonderful art. That only leaves Spider-Man: Chapter One on the negative side of the ledger. Most everything else I hear people didn't like, I didn't read.
up next at #6...he didn't produce much, but it was glorious!
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Post by Arthur Gordon Scratch on Dec 19, 2015 4:51:58 GMT -5
I'm crazy for any and all Pope but most of his stuff is too modern for me to warrant his inclusion on my list. What do you mean with "too modern"? After 2005? |
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Post by Pól Rua on Dec 19, 2015 6:03:23 GMT -5
The cut-off date for the event is 2006.
But 'THB' ran from 1994-2003, Heavy Liquid (which is my favourite amongst his stuff) was 1999-2000, 'One Trick Rip-Off' was 95-96, 'Escapo' was 1999.
Lotsa keen stuff in under the wire.
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Post by Pól Rua on Dec 19, 2015 6:04:40 GMT -5
Also, Holy Poo, thanks to RR for introducing me to Boulet. This guy is phenomenal and I have never heard of him before.
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Post by hondobrode on Dec 19, 2015 6:59:53 GMT -5
I'm crazy for any and all Pope but most of his stuff is too modern for me to warrant his inclusion on my list. What do you mean with "too modern"? After 2005? Yeah, that's what I was thinking as I considered putting him on the list. |
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Post by hondobrode on Dec 19, 2015 7:01:58 GMT -5
The cut-off date for the event is 2006. But 'THB' ran from 1994-2003, Heavy Liquid (which is my favourite amongst his stuff) was 1999-2000, 'One Trick Rip-Off' was 95-96, 'Escapo' was 1999. Lotsa keen stuff in under the wire. My general impression was his stuff was too new. Obviously you've shown actual dates proving his work was before that, easily meeting the criteria. My bad |
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Post by Arthur Gordon Scratch on Dec 19, 2015 8:37:32 GMT -5
Yes, there's also the matter of Escapo, 100%, The Balad of Dr Richardson, many short runs on various ongoings and short stories. And the first issue of Batman : Year 100 was published less then a month short of 10 years ago  His first published american comic was in 1993, self published might I add, talking about heavy lifting... Yes, Paul Pope will also show up on my list, I confess  |
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Post by MDG on Dec 19, 2015 10:42:37 GMT -5
The sixth day of Classic Comics Christmas I give unto thee.... Would never have thought of Wray, even though I have the stories you shared. He's also a fine painter of urban landscapes. |
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Post by Arthur Gordon Scratch on Dec 19, 2015 10:58:57 GMT -5
Didn't he contribue to the Ren and Stimpy show as well, extensivly?
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Post by thwhtguardian on Dec 19, 2015 11:53:28 GMT -5
The sixth day of Classic Comics Christmas I give unto thee.... Would never have thought of Wray, even though I have the stories you shared. He's also a fine painter of urban landscapes. Yeah, his paintings are amazing I especially love the series he did of Superman walking around regular urban landscapes; the contrast between his bright primary colors and the more rusty, realistic pallet used for the cityscapes was amazing. Didn't he contribue to the Ren and Stimpy show as well, extensivly? He did indeed, I loved that show. |
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Post by Dr. Hfuhruhurr on Dec 19, 2015 18:01:09 GMT -5
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Post by thwhtguardian on Dec 19, 2015 18:19:58 GMT -5
I can't believe I forgot Moebius!
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Post by benday-dot on Dec 19, 2015 18:28:59 GMT -5
I remembered him, but alas he is not on my list. He was set to be on the basis of The Airtight (Hermetic) Garage, because it is amazing. In life as in art it seems the best among often get cut short. I have no other explanation as to why he is absent. I've read most of Moebius, or Gir, except, believe it or not Lieutenant Blueberry!
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