I've seen Larson's stuff over the years and it just never interested me enough for more than a casual glance. Never read one of his comics. His artwork just struck me as sloppy and not very interesting to look at. 

John Byrne inspired me want to learn to draw. He gets so much right,

perspective, anatomy, expressions, cityscapes, drama, subtle details. 

Even if they were complete artistic peers this would be in poor taste but as it stands Larson is not even close, to say nothing of NEAL ADAMS!

In the Thing picture, the Thing's arm is clearly in front of the lamp-post- not touching it, so that we are in no confusion that it is much further way from the Thing. Furthermore, the trash can sits in front of the lamp-post, and has garbage in front of it, and we can see how small the soda cups are and have a perfect illusion of those items being in the distance. There is a very real sense of depth in the picture.

Similarly with the Thing's left arm, the rocky plates clearly extend in front of the line of the building, rather than running alongside it.

Regardless, the original, unf#!&ed up one, is more expressive given that slight difference. I'd be amused it this isn't so much about annoying JB as Lasen actually thinking stuff like this matters and are problems that are vital to fix.