I like realism, but with a hint of cartoony-ness or stylization. Some examples: JB, Alan Davis, Michael Golden.

Flat-out cartoony-ness seems too simplistic to me. Over-stylization seems too dense and doesn't "flow" well in a comic book format (especially with super heroes).

I think realism can be further subdivided into proportion and rendering style.  For example, I would consider JB to have realistic proportions in his art, but a more hatching type of rendering to define his shapes and shadows. 

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I had this exact conversation with a friend of mine. I tend to think of realism in terms of structure and proportion.

Like Flavio, I stuggle with this issue in my own art constantly. I am constantly questioning how to use push the forms and if I should add hatching.

I am constantly influenced by artists I see and 'redefining' my style. I'm so bad about this I may not read anymore of this topic so I'm not influenced by the comments and images people post!