Who are the top 5 writers in comics?
11-06-03, 03:33 PM
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Originally posted by JestersTear
I argued it. I disagreed with you.
You thought everyone agreed with you, you were wrong.
You have the right to your opinion that he's a great writer, but you don't speak for everyone in the world, as I have just demonstrated.
Now quit your childish sputtering and move on, ok?
I argued it. I disagreed with you.
You thought everyone agreed with you, you were wrong.
You have the right to your opinion that he's a great writer, but you don't speak for everyone in the world, as I have just demonstrated.
Now quit your childish sputtering and move on, ok?
And your the one still whining about it days after my last post. That sure seems like childish sputtering at it's finest. Take some of your own advice & move on kiddo.
11-12-03, 06:50 AM
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My favorites:
Neil Gaiman (Sandman)
Alan Moore (Watchmen / XLG / From Hell)
Frank Miller (Dark Knight Returns)
J. Michael Straczynski (Amazing Spidey)
Chris Claremont (older X-Men)
Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spidey/Daredevil)
John Byrne (Superman / Next Men)
Mark Waid (JLA / Kingdom Come)
Neil Gaiman (Sandman)
Alan Moore (Watchmen / XLG / From Hell)
Frank Miller (Dark Knight Returns)
J. Michael Straczynski (Amazing Spidey)
Chris Claremont (older X-Men)
Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spidey/Daredevil)
John Byrne (Superman / Next Men)
Mark Waid (JLA / Kingdom Come)
11-19-03, 01:20 AM
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Haven't gotten around to reading the other posts yet, but here's my favorites of all time:
1. Dave Sim - Cerebus
2. Jhonen Vasquez - Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, Squee
3. Frank Miller - 300, Sin City, etc.
4. Brian Michael Bendis - USM, Powers, Alias, Jinx, Goldfish, Daredevil
5. Adrian Tomine - Optic Nerve
6. Neil Gaiman - Sandman
7. Katsuhiro Otomo - Akira
8. Daniel Clowes - Eightball
9. Joe Matt - Peepshow
10. Chester Brown - Yummy Fur, Underwater
I made a top list of my favorite writers before and lost it, but I think this is pretty close even though I know some have changed since then. I hope I didn't leave anybody out.
1. Dave Sim - Cerebus
2. Jhonen Vasquez - Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, Squee
3. Frank Miller - 300, Sin City, etc.
4. Brian Michael Bendis - USM, Powers, Alias, Jinx, Goldfish, Daredevil
5. Adrian Tomine - Optic Nerve
6. Neil Gaiman - Sandman
7. Katsuhiro Otomo - Akira
8. Daniel Clowes - Eightball
9. Joe Matt - Peepshow
10. Chester Brown - Yummy Fur, Underwater
I made a top list of my favorite writers before and lost it, but I think this is pretty close even though I know some have changed since then. I hope I didn't leave anybody out.
11-22-03, 06:29 AM
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Some of my current favorites:
Greg Rucka
Ed Brubaker
for Gotham Central. Like Sessa17 said, if you like pulp noir stuff, this is great. And for a harder edge, Brubaker's Sleeper is fantastic. I picked it the first couple issues recently after hearing glowing recommendations, and quickly picked up the rest of the series.
I also really enjoyed the Geoff Johns/Scott Kollins run on The Flash. A lot of times when new creative teams take over an established title, replacing a long run by the previous team (in this case Waid/Augustyn), they'll continue the same direction and storylines, or they'll try to infuse it with their own touch, while still working within the framework left behind. Johns and Kollins completely revamped the Flash world and made it unique and interesting. They redesigned classic rogues, introduced memorable and lasting new villains and supporting characters, and sustained an extended, planned story arc over several years.
Finally, I've also enjoyed Milligan and Allred's run on X-Force/X-Statix. It's starting to wear a little thin these days, but they keep it interesting enough for me still. I would still recommend picking up the first couple TPB volumes of their X-Force.
Greg Rucka
Ed Brubaker
for Gotham Central. Like Sessa17 said, if you like pulp noir stuff, this is great. And for a harder edge, Brubaker's Sleeper is fantastic. I picked it the first couple issues recently after hearing glowing recommendations, and quickly picked up the rest of the series.
I also really enjoyed the Geoff Johns/Scott Kollins run on The Flash. A lot of times when new creative teams take over an established title, replacing a long run by the previous team (in this case Waid/Augustyn), they'll continue the same direction and storylines, or they'll try to infuse it with their own touch, while still working within the framework left behind. Johns and Kollins completely revamped the Flash world and made it unique and interesting. They redesigned classic rogues, introduced memorable and lasting new villains and supporting characters, and sustained an extended, planned story arc over several years.
Finally, I've also enjoyed Milligan and Allred's run on X-Force/X-Statix. It's starting to wear a little thin these days, but they keep it interesting enough for me still. I would still recommend picking up the first couple TPB volumes of their X-Force.
