Who should take over art duties for IDW? [Archive]

ToTheNines

07-19-2012, 05:24 AM

Not that we haven't been discussing it, but I thought we should put it to a poll.

I'm going with Santolouco. He's already been featured in the ongoing, and once he's done with his Foot Clan mini, I think he should get the full time gig.

Lampy

07-19-2012, 08:04 AM

i voted for Santolouco as well. his work on the #5 flashbacks were great. and i think he'd fit in with the look and feel of this incarnation. Campbell would be my second pick... only because i understand that he's a busy man. not to mention... the art that Matches Malone posted in the other thread (the sample pages with rocksteady, don, and raph) was phenomenal... definitely something i'd love to see in this series.

this one:
In hopes of mustering up support for Mateus, here are some rough pieces he's done of what looks like the turtles fighting Rocksteady! :D

http://santolouco.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/tmnt_sample_santolouco_02.jpg?w=655&h=995

http://santolouco.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/tmnt_sample_santolouco_01.jpg?w=655&h=995

ToTheNines

07-19-2012, 08:33 AM

I just read the Mikey issue, and I actually think Kuhn might be great on the main title. Just so long as he makes sure to keep the turtles from being drawn too large.

Buffy

07-19-2012, 09:27 AM

I'm torn between choosing Valerio Schiti and Ross Campbell, I like their drawing styles. But in the end it doesn't matter because I'll end up buying the comics anyway.

Lordmylar06

07-19-2012, 10:34 AM

I voted for Valerio because Ross is pretty busy with his own stuff(amazing stuff!). It would have been a harder decision for me if not for that.

I am curious about Bobby Curnow's "other" vote... sounds like we got ourselves a wildcard on our hands. Maybe a surprise?

CyberCubed

07-19-2012, 10:42 AM

Valerio Schiti, at least for the light-hearted issues. His drawings reminds me of the cartoons/Archie stuff.

Matches Malone

07-19-2012, 10:42 AM

The other reason I'm psyched for Mateus is because Ross Campbell's style is a much bigger jump from Dan Duncan's. He's already done an issue in the main ongoing; the transition would be much smoother. Then again, Andy Kuhn to Ross Campbell isn't too far off either. Not like I would complain about either, and I'm definitely interested in seeing what Kuhn can do. I think he's got a lot of potential and talent, especially if you've checked out his other artwork.

Anyone notice Bobby voted "other"? Is he trying to tell us something?! Sneaky son of a gun...

Zulithe

07-19-2012, 10:46 AM

honestly I think some art samples should have been in the OP to help jog memories (like mine :p)

The only one I remember off hand is ross, because he has a thread here that is very active.

I think he'd be fantastic, but he seems to have creator-owned projects stealing all his time :p :p (more power to him!)

I love the way he draws the turtles, but I think he should tone the bananas down a lot... they look like blankets :p

Genesis

07-19-2012, 11:41 AM

Ross Campbell is awesome and all; I respect his work and general attitude, but Urru definitely had a style that I think worked beautifully with the IDW setting. Darkened it just enough to visually pull it all together. Plus, it really felt like the Turtles moved like ninja in his pages (Santoluco did a good job with that ninja feel, too, I think). I'd get a monthly subscription and the trade paperbacks if he took over.

Lampy

07-19-2012, 11:49 AM

maybe bobby is looking for another artist... one we haven't seen in the series as of yet. Well... whomever idw chooses, I hope they give us an amazing artist that captures the feel of this version of the Turtles.

Bobby Curnow

07-19-2012, 11:57 AM

Haha, you can see my vote? I was just curious what the results here were, thus my vote. Anything is possible. Though I do hope everyone gives Andy a fair shake. I've seen what he's doing and it's great.

However, yeah-- as I've said elsewhere Ross is too busy for the foreseeable future. We've discussed more TMNT work. Maybe another micro down the line.

thelouisguy

07-19-2012, 12:09 PM

My #1 pick would be for Tristan Jones. I voted for Mark Torres since I really liked his Infestation issues. His use of lighting as well as his Turtles are what I liked the most.

Matches Malone

07-19-2012, 12:12 PM

CyberCubed

07-19-2012, 12:25 PM

My #1 pick would be for Tristan Jones. I voted for Mark Torres since I really liked his Infestation issues. His use of lighting as well as his Turtles are what I liked the most.

Tristan is a writer not an artist.

Venom

07-19-2012, 12:34 PM

Tristan is a writer not an artist.

He's capable of both, actually.

Bobby Curnow

07-19-2012, 01:28 PM

You got me Matches, it's Liefeld. The 'number of toes' controversy won't be a problem, as we'll never see their feet. :tsmile:

Andrew NDB

07-19-2012, 01:33 PM

I guess I'd go Urru if no Ross. Grab that colorist from the Raph special too... phenomenal coloring there.

ToTheNines

07-19-2012, 01:51 PM

Yeah, Fabio Montovani.

Matches Malone

07-23-2012, 05:20 PM

After seeing the Casey preview, I definitely wouldn't mind seeing some more of Mike Henderson! Shame he doesn't have any votes currently, but I imagine that might change after Wednesday...

ToTheNines

07-23-2012, 05:26 PM

Weird that Wilson got zero votes. He's in my top 3 though.

Donnie

07-23-2012, 07:05 PM

Ross Campbell hands down, followed by Wilson III. I know Ross can't do it at the moment, but I can't cast my vote elsewhere.

AquaParade

07-23-2012, 08:06 PM

Mateus without a doubt. I have wanted him for the ongoing since he first appeared in issue #5. The images Matches has been posting sure helped to reinforce that.

Powder

07-24-2012, 03:11 AM

I look forward to what Andy has in store, so I wouldn't wanna move him aside for someone else just yet. & of the given choices, it's hard to pick. Santolouco is obviously a good fit, but I really loved the Mirage vibe I got from Torres' infestation books. & like thelouisguy said, Tristan Jones would actually be dope too. But really all of these guys are truly talented, and I'd welcome virtually all of them to take the reigns. Raph & Donny's micro artists stand out as well.

Plasticplayhouse

07-24-2012, 06:41 AM

Weird that Wilson got zero votes. He's in my top 3 though.

same here. Campbell is my first choice followed by Santolouco, then Wilson III. though Kuhn's art is growing on me and i will give him a few issues until i truly come to a decision. i just hope that he really tones down the teeth. i love his turtles when their mouths are closed or there's only a little teeth showing. other times it like someone else (i forget who) wrote about them having rabbit teeth.

***First of Two Latin Kings***

07-24-2012, 07:33 AM

I voted other, because I thought maybe Kevin Eastman would be taking over...

thelouisguy

07-24-2012, 07:34 AM

That would be GREAT!

nickn

07-24-2012, 07:52 PM

I voted other, because I thought maybe Kevin Eastman would be taking over...

as much as I wish this would happen I think the chances are slim to none? I promise to buy two of every issue if he does though :tsmile:

thelouisguy

07-25-2012, 08:59 PM

I voted Mark Torres based on the two Infestation issues, but after reading the Casey Jones micro-series issue, I was really impressed with Mike Henderson. I really like Henderson's Casey. Much better than Duncan's Casey. Henderson's Turtles aren't so great, I prefer Torres' Turtles.

Vegeta

07-26-2012, 12:59 AM

I guess I'd go Urru if no Ross. Grab that colorist from the Raph special too... phenomenal coloring there.

I second this. Imo that Raphael issue had the best art of any of the tmnt idw stuff by far.

Dirty Blond

07-26-2012, 11:09 AM

How about Peter Laird, since he's not busy with Volume IV?

frank_one

07-26-2012, 04:23 PM

My favorite so far is Ross Campbell, his Leonardo micro was great (and I love the way you draw those girls in your deviantart page!), but I know he has no time now (someone said this here), so my vote went to Santolouco. Mike Henderson'art is very nice too. Valerio Schiti's style is exactly what i DON'T want to see in this comics.

I hope to see some art from Peter Laird one day, maybe just a cover art, or a one-shot story with Eastman. Kevin is the only one that can bring him in a IDW issue, I guess.

Venom

07-26-2012, 04:30 PM

Valerio Schiti's style is exactly what i DON'T want to see in this comics.

Have you seen Battle Beasts? Schiti's artwork is not sheety!

Andrew NDB

07-26-2012, 04:45 PM

I voted other, because I thought maybe Kevin Eastman would be taking over...

How about Peter Laird, since he's not busy with Volume IV?

You guys crack me up.

Icegaze

09-20-2012, 11:07 AM

Between Campbell and Santolouco. I voted Santolouco based on his "Secret History of the Foot clan" cover featuring Splinter and the turtles. Also, I think it fits the aura/ambiance of the current IDW series.

junkboy

09-20-2012, 11:16 AM

Voted for Ross Campbell and Santolouco was my other choice.
And ( i guess ) naturally them two, have the most votes at the moment.

I wish Campbell was not that busy.

Considering Campbell will not be taking it... choosing between Santolouco and Mark Torres would be so hard for me btw.
Those 3 guys are my fave.

Sophie Campbell

09-20-2012, 12:45 PM

thelouisguy

09-20-2012, 12:51 PM

thanks so much, Icegaze and junkboy!! you guys rock.

is anyone talking about Ben Bates taking over TMNT, at least for #17-20..? i don't see any mention of him on the boards unless i'm missing it... anyway, he's awesome. here's a ComicsAlliance post from about a year ago that has some of his Turtles in it: http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/10/19/ben-bates-art/

forgive me if this has all been posted/discussed before!

He was brought up in the IDW December Solicits (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=39227) thread. People are talking about you because you are The People's Choice!

Sophie Campbell

09-20-2012, 04:27 PM

He was brought up in the IDW December Solicits (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=39227) thread. People are talking about you because you are The People's Choice!

ohh you're right, i missed that. whoops! ;) i think Ben Bates is the man for the job!! he rocks.

Cowabunga Carl

09-20-2012, 05:26 PM

You still need to do the ongoing Ross. It would be fantastic. Well once your done with your project.

HotJuicyBurgers

09-20-2012, 05:26 PM

ohh you're right, i missed that. whoops! ;) i think Ben Bates is the man for the job!! he rocks.

Don't be so modest! We all know you are going to pick up the book after him right? Right?!?! :twink:

Redeemer

09-20-2012, 08:04 PM

Icegaze

09-21-2012, 01:10 AM

Well, looks like Andy Kuhn (Mikey Mirco) has been confirmed to handle issues 13 to 16-17. :( Probably my least favourite style on that list...

Powder

09-21-2012, 01:58 AM

Old news, dude.

Icegaze

09-21-2012, 03:38 AM

If I had to rank my favourite to my least favourite from the proposed list:

1. Santolouco (very versatile in his style, but...)

I like:

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ban8QeZC1rwxz28o1_500.jpg

I don't like:

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8r9q333o11rwxz28o1_500.jpg

-. Campbell (only con to his style would be that the turtles look much younger/smaller than they should; love his humans though)

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pesbeyRb1qhyssr.jpg

3. Schiti (simple, slick and effective, I am actually considering to change my vote because I had not recalled how sweet his artwork in Don's micro was)

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eflRgOE4_S4/T1DhcVzSEfI/AAAAAAAAEY8/oEEX9rdgO5g/s1600/tmntdonatelloe+interent+foes.jpg

4. Henderson

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/3/30247/2491578-turtle889_large.jpg

5. Urru

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-poyCGQVSKOc/Ts77SS_TNlI/AAAAAAAAHLQ/peXaJgJxECM/s1600/TMNTRAPHEL1_1.jpg

6. Wilson III

http://comicbookcritic.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/TMNT-Micro-05-Splinter-p2.jpg

7. Torres

http://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/turtles5.jpg

8. Andy Kuhn *demteethomg*

http://redheadedmule.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tmnt-2011-013-sample.jpg

funatic

09-21-2012, 09:04 AM

If I had to rank my favourite to my least favourite from the proposed list:

I like your list just for the sake of seeing the art we are talking about! :trazz:

I think mine would be relatively the same, tho maybe Campbell on the top, and Urru a little higher.

Toby Barrett

09-21-2012, 03:29 PM

A while back, I had asked when IDW would get their answer to Chris Allan, and I do believe that Ben Bates is that answer. Hopefully he'll stick around as the artist for the main series for a long, long time to come!

Lampy

09-21-2012, 05:55 PM

isn't Benjamin Bates already all but confirmed as artist for #17 [and more likely the rest of the ongoing]? another dromer Matches pointed out his name in the solicits for december.

Matches Malone

09-21-2012, 06:22 PM

isn't Benjamin Bates already all but confirmed as artist for #17 [and more likely the rest of the ongoing]? another dromer Matches pointed out his name in the solicits for december.

Bobby Curnow the editor has already confirmed Ben Bates on the IDW forums for issues #17-20. No solid plans (that we know of) beyond that.

Lampy

09-21-2012, 06:25 PM

Bobby Curnow the editor has already confirmed Ben Bates on the IDW forums for issues #17-20. No solid plans (that we know of) beyond that.

ahh... i see. thanks! and i was hoping Bates would stay. his Turtles look great in the sketches so far. and his krang is just sick.

Coro

09-21-2012, 07:00 PM

thanks so much, Icegaze and junkboy!! you guys rock.

is anyone talking about Ben Bates taking over TMNT, at least for #17-20..? i don't see any mention of him on the boards unless i'm missing it... anyway, he's awesome. here's a ComicsAlliance post from about a year ago that has some of his Turtles in it: http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/10/19/ben-bates-art/

forgive me if this has all been posted/discussed before!

This guys' turtles are awesome! and his Bebop and Slash are amazing as well. Wouldn't mind this guy taking over a few. Cant wait!
Still prefer Campbell but I like this guy...let's see how he throws panels together though..

Toby Barrett

09-21-2012, 07:19 PM

His work in Megaman and Sonic was amazing, and he quickly became a fan favorite.

Heather Breckel

09-22-2012, 12:17 PM

Ben's stuff looks great! Out of the past lineup, there haven't been any artists that I've disliked so I would be fine with any of them.

Jephael

09-22-2012, 01:59 PM

Even though I voted for Valerio Schiti, I'd really like to see Marley Zarcone take over! I loved her art in the April O' Neil micro!

Chris

09-22-2012, 02:56 PM

Haven't had any issues with any of the IDW artists so far. I'd be VERY happy for Ben Bates to continue after #20, what I've seen so far has been really impressive.

junkboy

09-22-2012, 05:20 PM

I did not vote for him as well ( well... obviously, since he is at zero ) but surprised that Mike Henderson got zero votes so far.

I really liked the Casey issue. Made me feel as if i was reading a Tales of TMNT issue of Tristan Jones & Paul Harmon.
And Henderson's style ( and probably the gritty tones ) had a pretty huge affect on that, i guess.

TonySiegel

09-22-2012, 05:51 PM

my vote is for alex ross :teek: :o

pannoni1

09-23-2012, 05:02 PM

Ross Campell seems to have the most name recognition and the most active profile, so he naturally would be the go-to man. But I honestly don't care about who takes over since all of these fellas have some competence in the sketching. But I'm looking forward to Ben Bates' stint in which I voted "other" for.

Icegaze

10-10-2012, 02:16 PM

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/198/d/6/TMNT_Relaying_Sai_by_tmask01.png

I am willing to pay triple the price of the current comics if the artist responsible for the above strip were in charge. O_O Good heavens, perfection.

Powder

10-10-2012, 02:20 PM

Reminds me too much of all the creep ass fangirl artists who make turtlecest & other yaoi sh*t on Deviantart. Pass.

Toby Barrett

10-10-2012, 03:06 PM

Agreed on that front.

Lampy

10-10-2012, 06:24 PM

Reminds me too much of all the creep ass fangirl artists who make turtlecest & other yaoi sh*t on Deviantart. Pass.

yup... looks like something i saw on a birthday cake too. [i'm being serious]

Panda_Kahn_fan

10-12-2012, 01:10 PM

Santolouco, in my opinion, is my favorite choice. I can't wait for the 'secret history of the foot clan' miniseries.

Turns

11-08-2012, 09:49 AM

Weird that Wilson got zero votes. He's in my top 3 though.

I was thinking the same thing.

thelouisguy

11-08-2012, 09:54 AM

Tristan is a writer not an artist.
Both: http://tristjones.deviantart.com/gallery/

Turns

11-08-2012, 10:16 AM

Both: http://tristjones.deviantart.com/gallery/

He has never drawn any TMNT issues before though, and I'm not blown away by his sketches on deviant art. I think he should just stick to writing (in an official capacity at least) because that seems to be where his real talent is.