Favorite IDW 'look'? - Page 2

Mike Lowrey · 01-24-2020, 12:07 AM

IDW has many great TMNT artists and Santolouco and Campbell are the top two, but for me to choose one, then it’s hands down Mateus Santolouco.

Technogeek29 · 01-24-2020, 01:27 AM

Always have been Dan Ducan man myself.

The Great Saiyaman · 01-24-2020, 01:16 PM

It would appear that Sophie Campbell went more the 2012 series route with the looks of the Turtles.

Because Raphael closely resembles his "Mutant Apocalypse" counterpart here and I don't believe that that wasn't done on purpose.

*ProphetofGanja* · 01-24-2020, 08:34 PM

Santolouco is far and away my fave, with Andy Kuhn or Valerio Schitti a very close second/third. Campbell’s and Cory Smith’s depictions round out my top picks

~~TommyT~~ · 01-24-2020, 08:44 PM

Dan Duncan was solid. Santalouco is hit and miss.
Nobody does a nice April at IDW. It’s a shame.

*neatoman* · 01-25-2020, 06:37 AM

I really like Ben Bates, his art just oozes personality.

Icegaze · 09-22-2020, 06:35 AM

Santolouco remains my de facto favorite but I’m like Campbell’s new designs.
I just wish Santo would draw the turtles with some garments on. Like a ninja-ish outfit close to what they are wearing in the recent chapters but not like the Michael Bay movies.

wyze2099 · 09-23-2020, 08:27 PM

My top artists for IDW Turtles are Michael Dialynas, Dave Wachter, Mateus Santolouco, and Sophie Campbell at the top. So basically I've enjoyed everything from City at War onward.

Regarding specific looks, I do like when a little creativity is employed with the Turtles' outfits, and with making them look different from each other. If we're supposed to believe they're teenagers, then their sense of individuality wouldn't stop with just their personalities and their weapons. I feel like the Bay looks from the recent movies took that a bit further than they needed to, but then that was heavy accessorizing on top of unflattering creature designs.

Leo656 did raise a good point with all the arm & leg wrappings, so that could definitely be toned down.

I think my favorite recent look for them would be the Splinter Clan outfits adopted in #105. They look like a ninja clan, each design is different from the others, and it's all simple rather than being over-complicated. The arm & leg wrappings are brought down to a more manageable level. It fits their situation as well, now that they're living in Mutant Town.

turtlefan27 · 09-25-2020, 02:15 PM

Mateus santolouco
Ben bates
Dan Duncan
Kevin Eastman
Michael Dialynas

Icegaze · 09-26-2020, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neatoman

I really like Ben Bates, his art just oozes personality.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ff/bf...4e29d2ce91.jpg

Can’t believe I forgot about Mr Bates! My second fave.

~~AquaParade~~ · 09-26-2020, 11:37 AM

I'm not sure I even have a favorite. Probably Kevin Eastman, but that feels like cheating. I don't feel like he's at peak performance when doing interiors, but his visual style has a lot of character and just feels like TMNT to me. His covers look pretty damn great and are a step above the interiors, as is common for many artists.

Santolouco is always an exciting name to see on the cover as well. I'm not partial to the designs he's gone with for the IDW turtles (which is odd, because I love the custom designs I've seen him do for his personal collection online), but he has dynamic layouts and a ton of detail to his work, so that likely makes him my second favorite of the bunch. Lots of the other artists are good too. I'm really enjoying what Sophie Campbell is doing.

turtlefan27 · 09-30-2020, 07:58 PM

For some reason I forget ben bishop. I absolutely love his art style. Probably as much as I do ben bates.

*Slap-Happy* · 10-02-2020, 04:01 AM

Santolouco and Campbell are the obvious greats. Duncan and Bates are great too. I have an affinity for Andy Kuhn's work too.

Absolutely hate Bishop's stuff. Incredibly unappealing to me. Definitely not of the caliber that you'd expect on this book.

akamcfly · 10-03-2020, 12:55 AM

Dan Duncan is the way to go for me.

his drawing transmit me a lot of strength, and i find it perfect to tell stories of turtles in their natural environment, a dark and gritty New York...

skylord · 10-08-2020, 12:15 PM

I'm going through and rereading from the start right now. Dropped off somewhere around issue 70 I think. On my first read through I think I had a tough time getting into Dan Duncan's art and it was a bit of an initial barrier. On reread though I think it really captures a unique feel and I love it. Has just the right amount of grit that keeps the first major arcs feel incredibly grounded.

Santolouco and Campbell were my initial favorites and they tend to draw more traditionally good looking turtles. It's a flavor I still really like and probably what I'd show somebody if I wanted to convince them to read the comics. Maybe I'd be setting up the wrong expectations but its better than turning them away by art incorrectly perceived as poor.

01-24-2020, 01:27 AM	#22
Technogeek29 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huntsville Posts: 1,484	Always have been Dan Ducan man myself. __________________

01-24-2020, 01:16 PM	#23
The Great Saiyaman Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 907	It would appear that Sophie Campbell went more the 2012 series route with the looks of the Turtles. Because Raphael closely resembles his "Mutant Apocalypse" counterpart here and I don't believe that that wasn't done on purpose. __________________ "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage, "Mythbusters"

01-24-2020, 08:34 PM	#24
ProphetofGanja Dub Professor Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dub Side of the Moon Posts: 3,442	Santolouco is far and away my fave, with Andy Kuhn or Valerio Schitti a very close second/third. Campbell’s and Cory Smith’s depictions round out my top picks __________________ "We've been frantically trying to reach you, Dude."

09-22-2020, 06:35 AM	#27
Icegaze Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 278	Santolouco remains my de facto favorite but I’m like Campbell’s new designs. I just wish Santo would draw the turtles with some garments on. Like a ninja-ish outfit close to what they are wearing in the recent chapters but not like the Michael Bay movies. __________________

09-23-2020, 08:27 PM	#28
wyze2099 Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 323	My top artists for IDW Turtles are Michael Dialynas, Dave Wachter, Mateus Santolouco, and Sophie Campbell at the top. So basically I've enjoyed everything from City at War onward. Regarding specific looks, I do like when a little creativity is employed with the Turtles' outfits, and with making them look different from each other. If we're supposed to believe they're teenagers, then their sense of individuality wouldn't stop with just their personalities and their weapons. I feel like the Bay looks from the recent movies took that a bit further than they needed to, but then that was heavy accessorizing on top of unflattering creature designs. Leo656 did raise a good point with all the arm & leg wrappings, so that could definitely be toned down. I think my favorite recent look for them would be the Splinter Clan outfits adopted in #105. They look like a ninja clan, each design is different from the others, and it's all simple rather than being over-complicated. The arm & leg wrappings are brought down to a more manageable level. It fits their situation as well, now that they're living in Mutant Town. __________________ TMNT: Mutant Town A Ninja Turtles Discord RPG and community. Currently ongoing: A Friday-night RPG on voice chat! Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Crossroads fanfiction group

01-24-2020, 12:07 AM	#21
Mike Lowrey Thug Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 53	IDW has many great TMNT artists and Santolouco and Campbell are the top two, but for me to choose one, then it’s hands down Mateus Santolouco.

01-24-2020, 08:44 PM	#25
~~TommyT~~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 859	Dan Duncan was solid. Santalouco is hit and miss. Nobody does a nice April at IDW. It’s a shame.

09-25-2020, 02:15 PM	#29
turtlefan27 Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 138	Mateus santolouco Ben bates Dan Duncan Kevin Eastman Michael Dialynas

09-26-2020, 11:37 AM	#31
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	I'm not sure I even have a favorite. Probably Kevin Eastman, but that feels like cheating. I don't feel like he's at peak performance when doing interiors, but his visual style has a lot of character and just feels like TMNT to me. His covers look pretty damn great and are a step above the interiors, as is common for many artists. Santolouco is always an exciting name to see on the cover as well. I'm not partial to the designs he's gone with for the IDW turtles (which is odd, because I love the custom designs I've seen him do for his personal collection online), but he has dynamic layouts and a ton of detail to his work, so that likely makes him my second favorite of the bunch. Lots of the other artists are good too. I'm really enjoying what Sophie Campbell is doing.

09-30-2020, 07:58 PM	#32
turtlefan27 Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 138	For some reason I forget ben bishop. I absolutely love his art style. Probably as much as I do ben bates.

10-02-2020, 04:01 AM	#33
Slap-Happy Bad Boy Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,911	Santolouco and Campbell are the obvious greats. Duncan and Bates are great too. I have an affinity for Andy Kuhn's work too. Absolutely hate Bishop's stuff. Incredibly unappealing to me. Definitely not of the caliber that you'd expect on this book.

10-03-2020, 12:55 AM	#34
akamcfly Thug Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Spain Posts: 67	Dan Duncan is the way to go for me. his drawing transmit me a lot of strength, and i find it perfect to tell stories of turtles in their natural environment, a dark and gritty New York...

10-08-2020, 12:15 PM	#35
skylord Thug Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 64	I'm going through and rereading from the start right now. Dropped off somewhere around issue 70 I think. On my first read through I think I had a tough time getting into Dan Duncan's art and it was a bit of an initial barrier. On reread though I think it really captures a unique feel and I love it. Has just the right amount of grit that keeps the first major arcs feel incredibly grounded. Santolouco and Campbell were my initial favorites and they tend to draw more traditionally good looking turtles. It's a flavor I still really like and probably what I'd show somebody if I wanted to convince them to read the comics. Maybe I'd be setting up the wrong expectations but its better than turning them away by art incorrectly perceived as poor.