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Antonio Rocha
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I think JB is one of the most complete artists in the comics field. When I was younger, I was sure that JB was an architect, because all kind of things had such a strong structure (even the human form). Besides, JB has done all kind of stories, (superhero, sci-fi, horror and suspense, comedy) with superb quality. How many can say the same? Has JB ever done a Conan story? I would love to see that.
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John Byrne
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When I was younger, I was sure that JB was an architect…•• No -- but my Dad was! And much of the structure of my work -- the basic underdrawing -- developed as a result of watching him work.
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Michael Arndt
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One thing I really love about JB's work is his professionalism.
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James Woodcock
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Faces, has to be faces. You can see a face behind a mask and recognise it as beinig the same face as drawn without the mask. I first noticed this with Cyclops and Jean Grey when she put her Marvel Girl costume on in X-Men 137
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Moyer Hall
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My first conscious exposure to JB's work was Sensational She-Hulk #1, and at that point I was 13 or 14 and had only been exposed to Transformers, some Star Comics odds and ends, and the occasional Spider-Man, but I read this book in awe and just noticed there was something different about it.
It had all the staples of what makes a great JB comic… great body language. Great anatomy. Great pacing. Great perspective. Just fun fun fun. I think that was when I first officially came to realize that comic book artist had different styles, and JB's was the one to beat!
And for some reason I just loved the way he drew the eyes of characters. And triceps. For some reason the tricep muscle just baffles other artist, but JBs (drawn) triceps rock!
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John Byrne
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For some reason the tricep muscle just baffles other artist, but JBs (drawn) triceps rock! •• If so, I thank Steve Ditko. The way he draws triceps and calf muscles permanently imprinted on my teenage brain.
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Mal Gardiner
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I'll put up fantastic use of body language and mannerisms to define different people in the same shot, all the little elements of set dressing that go into each shot (I still refer to your Savage Land pics when I get stuck for vegetation and the like), rendering different textures, and shiny black material! Said it before, and I'll keep on saying it, you're the damned master at doing shiny black costumes, boss.
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Scott Silverstein
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style never goes out of fashion.... anytime I encounter Mr. Byrne's art it is a true pleasure! I love the style!
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John Byrne
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…I still refer to your Savage Land pics when I get stuck for vegetation and the like…•• You should go look at Gil Kane's greenery. That's what / do!
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Kevin Brown
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I think one of the most underrated aspects of his work is his work ethic and the ability to maintain a schedule. "John Byrne" and "late books" never go hand in hand. The one thing you can always count on is a monthly JB fix when he's working on monthly title. We definitely need more artists who have the same work ethic.
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Joseph Gauthier
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Monsters.
I agree, Bryan. I love all his monster, but especially the (maybe this isn't the right word) amorphous ones, like Diablo's Elementals and the Elements of Doom from the Avengers.
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Francesco Vanagolli
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Robbie Parry:
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| 1.) Rubble. I love the way Mr. Byrne draws rubble. It's hard to put into words why, it just looks right. That's about the only way I can articulate my views on his drawings of rubber. |
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Amazing. I can't believe anyone else likes how JB drawn rubble. I mean, it seems such a... stupid particular, but it always catches my eye. Look at this. Ain't it great?
Another thing I like in JB's artwork is how he can deform his characters. Do you remember his short story on giant Size Dracula? When the man is falling? Awesome.
Other good special effects: when Mr. Mxyzptlk vanishes in Superman #11 and the lower part of his body becomes bubbles.
Peter Parker's new home was great, too.
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