Who Are Your Favorite TMNT Artists?

Quiller-Bee · 07-19-2003, 12:47 PM

With a new Tales of the TMNT in the works, I've been wondering if we might see the return of a few artists who contributed to the TMNT comics in the past. This got me remembering my own favorites, which eventually led me to this question: Which artists are your personal favorites, and, if you care to elaborate, why?

Sparvid · 07-19-2003, 02:41 PM

(Besides Laird & Eastman) Dooney & Farley, followed by Veitch.

Aztec General · 07-19-2003, 03:05 PM

Eastman & Laird

Lawson- especially his Return to New York/City At War stuff (By the way, if you disagree with me and don't like him, keep it to yourself. I'm tired of that argument.)

Dooney

Farley

Zulli- I love his art. I really should check out "Puma Blues"

Nate · 07-19-2003, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rat King

Eastman & Laird

Lawson- especially his Return to New York/City At War stuff (By the way, if you disagree with me and don't like him, keep it to yourself. I'm tired of that argument.)

Dooney

Farley

Zulli- I love his art. I really should check out "Puma Blues"

.. Yup.

The Master · 07-21-2003, 01:34 PM

1. Jim Lawson
2. Peter Laird
3. Kevin Eastman
4. A.C. Farley
5. Todd McFarlane (Only did one poster, but a damn good one. This man should do an issue.)

*Raven* · 07-21-2003, 01:38 PM

todd mcflare same reasons

but I use to like lawson......well now he sucks

ah well

*Roseangelo* · 07-25-2003, 02:50 AM

1) Kevin Eastman/Peter Laird
2) A.C. Farley
3) Michael Dooney
4) Chris Allen

*damnhooligan* · 07-25-2003, 02:56 AM

Yup, I'm pretty much in total agreement. I can't toss any other names into the ring.

**Karpo_007** · 07-25-2003, 03:06 AM

I wish Eastman could do one issue of the new Tales series, but unfortunately it doesn't seem likely now... I hope we will see Dooney's and Farley's art.

*Jephael* · 07-25-2003, 06:31 AM

I love Dooney and Farley's artwork!

*cqb101* · 07-25-2003, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by The Master

1. Jim Lawson
2. Peter Laird
3. Kevin Eastman
4. A.C. Farley
5. Todd McFarlane (Only did one poster, but a damn good one. This man should do an issue.)

Todd McFarlane did a poster? Where can I see it?

The Master · 07-25-2003, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cqb101

Todd McFarlane did a poster? Where can I see it?

They used to show it on the official TMNT site when they were selling it, but now its sold out, so I don't know where you can see it. Or get it.

If somebody can find out, I'd love to buy one.

Quiller-Bee · 07-25-2003, 08:52 AM

McFarlane's Mikey pin-up was first published in black and white in the back of TMNT vol. 1, #50, along with pin-ups by Erik Larsen and Walt Simonson.

lhb412 · 07-26-2003, 06:48 PM

No order

-Eastman and Laird, (togther, apart, whatever)

-Lawson, I even like his new stuff, abstract, but not to distracting

-A.C. Farley

-Eric Talbot

-LeSean, only two issues so far, but dang it's cool!

Woops! almost forgot:

-Dooney!

Krakko · 07-27-2003, 03:44 PM

my fav is jack kirby

Albrecht · 07-27-2003, 04:24 PM

eastman, larid, kirby, berger, le sean and farley.

Quiller-Bee · 07-27-2003, 07:46 PM

Okay, here are my own:

MY TOP THREE:
1.) Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird - As a pair or individually. Their renditions hooked me first, so I gotta list 'em first. I prefer Kevin's visual style over Peter's, but just by a hair.
2.) A.C. Farley - This guy's version of the Turtles has always impressed the hell outta me. His renditions of the “classic-style” Turtles are the most structurally sound and three-dimensional, IMHO.
3.) Michael Zulli - His vision of the characters in his three-issue story arc simply blew me away. This guy's a top-notch artist.

THE REST (In alphabetical order by first name.)
• Eric Talbot - I like the “rough ‘n’ cartoony” quality of his art.
• Jim Lawson - While I do prefer his old style to his newer one, I still like his work. While I admittedly have my limits, “weird” and highly stylized visual art doesn't usually bother me.
• LeSean Thomas - His stuff is wild and dynamic. Me like!
• Mark Bode - Love his sh**. Similar enough to his father's style to imagine what his take on the TMNT might have been like.

SkaterMike · 07-31-2003, 11:02 AM

Definitely Dooney and Farley, their paintings are a big inspiration for me. I also love LeSean's style (especially the colouring in the Dreamwave series, even though he doesn't do it). I also like Eastman and Lairds art on the City at War arc.

**HorseTechie** · 08-05-2003, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Quiller-Bee

Okay, here are my own:

MY TOP THREE:
1.) Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird - As a pair or individually. Their renditions hooked me first, so I gotta list 'em first. I prefer Kevin's visual style over Peter's, but just by a hair.
2.) A.C. Farley - This guy's version of the Turtles has always impressed the hell outta me. His renditions of the “classic-style” Turtles are the most structurally sound and three-dimensional, IMHO.
3.) Michael Zulli - His vision of the characters in his three-issue story arc simply blew me away. This guy's a top-notch artist.

THE REST (In alphabetical order by first name.)
• Eric Talbot - I like the “rough ‘n’ cartoony” quality of his art.
• Jim Lawson - While I do prefer his old style to his newer one, I still like his work. While I admittedly have my limits, “weird” and highly stylized visual art doesn't usually bother me.
• LeSean Thomas - His stuff is wild and dynamic. Me like!
• Mark Bode - Love his sh**. Similar enough to his father's style to imagine what his take on the TMNT might have been like.

I could write my own post, but what you said about the above artists is pretty much the as my favorites list. And I also like Dan Berger, since his style is pretty flexible and really animated too.

I also got to meet Michael Zulli for the first time this May at a comic con, and he's really cool. Funny personality and easy going too. Mark Bode was ther too, but he seemed to be a little more reserved. But still cool to meet.

Quiller-Bee · 08-05-2003, 01:36 PM

Wow—I completely zoned and forgot to list Mr. Berger! (Mea culpa, mea culpa!) Add Dan's name to my own list for the exact same reasons you gave.

07-19-2003, 12:47 PM	#1
Quiller-Bee Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Hive - Quadrant 2, Sector 7 Posts: 264	Who Are Your Favorite TMNT Artists? With a new Tales of the TMNT in the works, I've been wondering if we might see the return of a few artists who contributed to the TMNT comics in the past. This got me remembering my own favorites, which eventually led me to this question: Which artists are your personal favorites, and, if you care to elaborate, why? __________________ May you get to Heaven an hour before the Devil knows you're dead.

07-19-2003, 03:05 PM	#3
Aztec General Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,437	Eastman & Laird Lawson- especially his Return to New York/City At War stuff (By the way, if you disagree with me and don't like him, keep it to yourself. I'm tired of that argument.) Dooney Farley Zulli- I love his art. I really should check out "Puma Blues" __________________

07-21-2003, 01:38 PM	#6
Raven follower of Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,212	todd mcflare same reasons but I use to like lawson......well now he sucks ah well __________________ TMNT Future Despair Deviant Offical Ultimate Ninja Turtles Site!

07-25-2003, 02:50 AM	#7
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,105	1) Kevin Eastman/Peter Laird 2) A.C. Farley 3) Michael Dooney 4) Chris Allen __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

07-25-2003, 02:56 AM	#8
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	Yup, I'm pretty much in total agreement. I can't toss any other names into the ring. __________________

07-19-2003, 02:41 PM	#2
Sparvid Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Östersund, Sweden Posts: 860	(Besides Laird & Eastman) Dooney & Farley, followed by Veitch.

07-21-2003, 01:34 PM	#5
The Master Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here. Posts: 43	1. Jim Lawson 2. Peter Laird 3. Kevin Eastman 4. A.C. Farley 5. Todd McFarlane (Only did one poster, but a damn good one. This man should do an issue.)

07-25-2003, 03:06 AM	#9
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	I wish Eastman could do one issue of the new Tales series, but unfortunately it doesn't seem likely now... I hope we will see Dooney's and Farley's art.

07-25-2003, 06:31 AM	#10
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,142	I love Dooney and Farley's artwork! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

07-25-2003, 08:52 AM	#13
Quiller-Bee Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Hive - Quadrant 2, Sector 7 Posts: 264	McFarlane's Mikey pin-up was first published in black and white in the back of TMNT vol. 1, #50, along with pin-ups by Erik Larsen and Walt Simonson. __________________ May you get to Heaven an hour before the Devil knows you're dead.

07-26-2003, 06:48 PM	#14
lhb412 Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 246	No order -Eastman and Laird, (togther, apart, whatever) -Lawson, I even like his new stuff, abstract, but not to distracting -A.C. Farley -Eric Talbot -LeSean, only two issues so far, but dang it's cool! Woops! almost forgot: -Dooney!

07-27-2003, 03:44 PM	#15
Krakko Thug Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: canada Posts: 76	my fav is jack kirby __________________ Some who live deserve death. And some who die deserve life. But that is not for them to decide. - Gandalf the Grey

07-27-2003, 04:24 PM	#16
Albrecht Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,073	eastman, larid, kirby, berger, le sean and farley. __________________

07-27-2003, 07:46 PM	#17
Quiller-Bee Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Hive - Quadrant 2, Sector 7 Posts: 264	Okay, here are my own: MY TOP THREE: 1.) Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird - As a pair or individually. Their renditions hooked me first, so I gotta list 'em first. I prefer Kevin's visual style over Peter's, but just by a hair. 2.) A.C. Farley - This guy's version of the Turtles has always impressed the hell outta me. His renditions of the “classic-style” Turtles are the most structurally sound and three-dimensional, IMHO. 3.) Michael Zulli - His vision of the characters in his three-issue story arc simply blew me away. This guy's a top-notch artist. THE REST (In alphabetical order by first name.) • Eric Talbot - I like the “rough ‘n’ cartoony” quality of his art. • Jim Lawson - While I do prefer his old style to his newer one, I still like his work. While I admittedly have my limits, “weird” and highly stylized visual art doesn't usually bother me. • LeSean Thomas - His stuff is wild and dynamic. Me like! • Mark Bode - Love his sh*. Similar enough to his father's style to imagine what his* take on the TMNT might have been like. __________________ May you get to Heaven an hour before the Devil knows you're dead.

07-31-2003, 11:02 AM	#18
SkaterMike Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 188	Definitely Dooney and Farley, their paintings are a big inspiration for me. I also love LeSean's style (especially the colouring in the Dreamwave series, even though he doesn't do it). I also like Eastman and Lairds art on the City at War arc.

08-05-2003, 01:36 PM	#20
Quiller-Bee Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Hive - Quadrant 2, Sector 7 Posts: 264	Wow—I completely zoned and forgot to list Mr. Berger! (Mea culpa, mea culpa!) Add Dan's name to my own list for the exact same reasons you gave. __________________ May you get to Heaven an hour before the Devil knows you're dead.