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Artists in Comic Books

This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.

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Dave Berg

Dave Berg

Illustrator best known for his work with MAD magazine and his series "The Lighter Side."

Jack Davis

Jack Davis

American cartoonist and illustrator who worked as a commercial artist, and was part of the founding staff of MAD magazine.

Bob Eggleton

Bob Eggleton

One of the most-awarded fantasy and science fiction artists in contemporary illustration.

Will Elder

Will Elder

One of the original members of Harvey Kurtzman's MAD magazine.

Ric Estrada

Ric Estrada

Cuban-born Ric Estrada emigrated to the U.S. where he illustrated comic books, animation, and bible stories.

Tom Feelings

Tom Feelings

Illustrator of comic strips and books; first Black artist to win the Caldecott Medal.

Frank Frazetta

Frank Frazetta

One of the most influential fantasy illustrators of the late 20th century.

Hanna-Barbera

Hanna-Barbera

William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created Saturday morning cartoons.

Piotr Jabłoński

Piotr Jabłoński

Polish illustrator of dark fantasy worlds he creates for books and games.

Al Jaffee

Al Jaffee

Writer and artist best known for his MAD magazine fold-ins.

Everett Raymond Kinstler

Everett Raymond Kinstler

Popular mid-century pulp and comic book artist who is now a portrait artist.

Jack Kirby

Jack Kirby

Comic book artist and writer whose impact on the medium is unmatched.

Harvey Kurtzman

Harvey Kurtzman

Editor and cartoonist best known for his creation and collaboration on the humor magazine MAD.

Mike Mignola

Mike Mignola

Pioneer of copyright ownership for comic book artists; creator of many comic book series, including "Hellboy."

Frank Miller

Frank Miller

Highly influential comic book artist known for his intense, noir aesthetic.

Richard Rockwell

Richard Rockwell

The nephew of Norman Rockwell achieved success in multiple genres of illustration.

Alex Ross (Nelson Alexander Ross)

Alex Ross (Nelson Alexander Ross)

Ross has revitalized classic superheroes into works of fine art.

Norman Saunders

Norman Saunders

Prolific cover artist of pulp magazines.

Joe Shuster

Joe Shuster

Best known for creating Superman, in collaboration with writer Jerry Siegel.

Bill Sienkiewicz

Bill Sienkiewicz

Comic book artist known for his distinct style.

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